Ontario BS Thread

You might need spacers, i tried steel wheels that style on my 2nd gen and the rim didnt have enough clearance for the caliper

 

There is a slight offset. Tire guy explained it to me. Sounded like Charlie Browns teacher. The tire shop has them in stock. Any idea how wide I would need to go?

 

I got 1.25" adapter spacer for mine because I only trust spidertrax for offroad. You could get a 5mm to just get it out a little from the caliper, but you may need to extend your lugs. Check to see if it'll rub the caliper before you buy spacers, I don't think the 16" rim should, but I'm only knowledgable on first gens.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm keen to get them installed, but still need to run my snows. I will be aware come spring time

 

Depending on the rim, the steel rims have been known to cause issues rubbing the caliper. However a simple test fit should tell all. If it is a 17” rim no issues.

 

16 inch wheels. Tire guy told me they would fit. He will have some splainen to do if they don't fit lmao

 

Bingo. I wouldn’t worry.

 

How did it come out?

 

I had an offset too but it rubbed the front of the caliper, i had the pro comp rims
I had to go aluminum cause they had more clearance on the spokes

 

So I guess I should have known what I was getting into with dropping the truck off at Canadian Tire for the alignment, but they were the only place open on a Sunday so I figured I'd try. the kid said because I had spacers his alignment rack wasn't calibrated for it and then gave me shit because the truck has spacers on it, because "they're illegal to have on the truck". Okay buddy sure lol. Will take it to 4 wheel parts I guess.

 

Tossed in a new engine filter and cabin filter. Cleaned out the cab, a little febreze air clip and ahh feels nice again

 

Also put in the Auxbeam LED headlights pretty good for the price! Colour is perfect!

 

Gonna put the wheels on soon as I can. Now I need to know lol

 

Might just trade the truck in for this, looks low maintenance.

 

I did a paracord weave on my A pillar and door handle grips. Never thought of doing the steering wheel...

 

Turns out the kid gave me shit about the spacers for nothing, they’re adapter type which are legal based on the revised 2016 safety inspection standard. Further solidified that Canadian Tire techs don’t have a clue lol.

 

I like it. It's tighter than the steering wheel covers and looks semi oem. Plus it gives the steering wheel some girth. Oem feels way too thin.

 

They're harder on wheel bearings though

 

No worse than your offset wheels. Just a little sketchy for my liking running spacers

 

Yeah, but I’m fine with replacing a wheel bearing if I have to. Admittedly wish I went with the 16’s so I wouldn’t have to use the spacers (adapters) but I like the way the 15’s look and I got a stupid good deal on 15” tires.