1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 35x10.50R17 Kenda Klever R/T wheels to fit? 285 70 17 with stock shocks Poked a hole in my new Duratrac! Right thru the rubber lug! (plugged FTW) PT904-35070 rims? Replacement lug nut key/socket Help validate my thinking!

Wheel spacers, yes or no?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by consultadrone, Dec 11, 2016.

Page 2 of 9
  1. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:03 AM
    #21
    Bluegrass Taco

    #21
    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2015
    Member:
    #160391
    Messages:
    23,100
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bill
    Mt Washington Ky
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB, TRD OR, 5100's, 885's 285/75r16 Cooper STT PROs.
    black1.jpg


    1" Bora spacers on my truck with 108,000+ miles. Never a problem. No different that wheels with more offset. I do NOT use lock-tite. Never had a loose lug yet. And I do off road the truck quite a bit.
     
    Bluegrass Taco, Dec 12, 2016
    #21
    My4thTacoma, BizzyB726, Jeremy4x4 and 4 others like this.
  2. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:09 AM
    #22
    ChadsPride

    #22
    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2014
    Member:
    #143119
    Messages:
    127,312
    Vehicle:
    Sponsored by TacomaWorld.com
    Been running em for a while now with zero issues
     
    ChadsPride, Dec 12, 2016
    #22
    Jeremy4x4, consultadrone[OP], SC2SC and 1 other person like this.
  3. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:15 AM
    #23
    jztacoma

    #23
    jztacoma Trust me I’m an Engineer

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2013
    Member:
    #112426
    Messages:
    2,359
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Upstate NY
    Vehicle:
    2024 Tacoma TRD Offroad
    Semi Stockish
    Been running my 1" Bora Wheel Spacers for 4,000ish miles now (maybe little less). So far 0 issues.

    When you install them you just need to make sure to really follow the directions. Torque correctly. Do not use an impact gun. Do a 5-10 mile test drive, take the wheels off and re-check all the torques. Every time you rotate the tires just re-check the torque. Mine haven't budged one bit.

    A higher quality is typically a wheel spacer that has had some thought put into it and some engineering. A Bora wheel spacer is hub centric for both the wheel and the hub. Meaning all of the weight is supported by the hub and not the wheel studs. Exactly the same as if you bolted your OEM wheel up without the spacer.
    The wheel spacer just acts like as if you had a less offset wheel, so stresses on wheel bearings are the same regardless.
    You run into issues when its a more universal spacer, or you dont follow proper install or maintenance on them.

    $200 for a good spacer is still less then $500+ for new wheels. And like you said you want that close to OEM look. Another tidbit is that an OEM wheel is significantly stronger then most aftermarket ones.
     
    jztacoma, Dec 12, 2016
    #23
    My4thTacoma, xsf18cdf, Jeremy4x4 and 5 others like this.
  4. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:17 AM
    #24
    jztacoma

    #24
    jztacoma Trust me I’m an Engineer

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2013
    Member:
    #112426
    Messages:
    2,359
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Upstate NY
    Vehicle:
    2024 Tacoma TRD Offroad
    Semi Stockish
    Picture dump for a 1 inch spacer

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    jztacoma, Dec 12, 2016
    #24
    alphaomega420, My4thTacoma, ArceeCola and 10 others like this.
  5. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:28 AM
    #25
    dragonhrt

    #25
    dragonhrt Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2014
    Member:
    #121600
    Messages:
    50
    Gender:
    Male
    Ottawa
    Vehicle:
    07 TRD Offroad
    OME 3 Inch Lift, 5100's
    I have a full set (4) spidertac 1.25" (blue) sitting in the my basement collecting dust. 2 have never been used. I needed them when I had the pizza wheels with a 3 inch lift. That truck (2007) is sold now and I have no plans to put a lift on this one (2013).
     
    dragonhrt, Dec 12, 2016
    #25
    GMAN62465, Jeremy4x4 and DustStorm4x4 like this.
  6. Dec 12, 2016 at 4:35 AM
    #26
    karmatp

    #26
    karmatp Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2014
    Member:
    #129589
    Messages:
    713
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trevor
    Chandler, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2016 4x4 4Runner
    I personally want my wheels tucked under my truck, mainly because I don't like rocks hitting and scratching the sides of my vehicle.
     
    karmatp, Dec 12, 2016
    #26
    Paul631, Jeremy4x4, consultadrone[OP] and 1 other person like this.
  7. Dec 12, 2016 at 6:55 AM
    #27
    Alexely999

    #27
    Alexely999 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2016
    Member:
    #175203
    Messages:
    2,157
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Bay Area, CA
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCSB 4X4
    Your truck can't tell the difference between wheel spacers and aftermarket rims. Both will have the same affect on wheelbearings.
    I have also been running wheel spacers with no negative effects just check them when you rotate tires and I personally use Loctite
     
    Alexely999, Dec 12, 2016
    #27
    consultadrone[QUOTED][OP] and ChadsPride like this.
  8. Dec 12, 2016 at 7:45 AM
    #28
    Shaun23a11en

    #28
    Shaun23a11en Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2016
    Member:
    #201348
    Messages:
    214
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shaun
    So. Cal
    Vehicle:
    2009 TRD SPORT
    i have spidertrax 1.25" all around and no problems. Just red loctite and torque. My lugs have not budged at all
     
    Shaun23a11en, Dec 12, 2016
    #28
    Jeremy4x4 and consultadrone[OP] like this.
  9. Dec 12, 2016 at 7:54 AM
    #29
    GPsevinSixx

    #29
    GPsevinSixx Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2016
    Member:
    #194631
    Messages:
    3,021
    Ros Angerus
    Vehicle:
    2015twoAX2.4techPAWS
    6112/5160AALfnCNTSTRyokG015
    Those 3rd gen TRD OR wheels are +25 offset.
     
    GPsevinSixx, Dec 12, 2016
    #29
    ChadsPride likes this.
  10. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:01 AM
    #30
    GARSHA91

    #30
    GARSHA91 YES, that is me on that Facebook group

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2013
    Member:
    #113559
    Messages:
    3,044
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2015 TRD Off-Road DCSB
    Just a grocery getter
    If you don't want to spend money on new wheels and do it properly. I'd say no more than 1" and I'd go with bora imo.
     
    GARSHA91, Dec 12, 2016
    #30
    xsf18cdf and Jeremy4x4 like this.
  11. Dec 12, 2016 at 8:04 AM
    #31
    Yotabilly

    #31
    Yotabilly Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2012
    Member:
    #89984
    Messages:
    3,140
    Gender:
    Male
    The Bluegrass
    Vehicle:
    2013 4cyl,5spd.4x4 Reg Cab
    UWS low profile toolbox, tint, rainguards, color matched grill surround 265/75r16 Goodyear Duratracs Ultra-Guage XB fogs, Weathertech Floor Liners, OME 884s, 2"AAL, Bilstein 5100s, FJ Trail Team wheels, Matt123 skid plate, 30" light bar, Rigid Duallys, Bed extender
    I bought my 1" spacers in a group buy here on TW three years ago. I installed them and a few days later retorted them and they stayed at the same torque ever since. I can't remember what brand they are, but I know they're not Bora or Spidertrax.
     
    Yotabilly, Dec 12, 2016
    #31
    Jeremy4x4 likes this.
  12. Dec 13, 2016 at 2:45 PM
    #32
    Squirrelbomb

    #32
    Squirrelbomb Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 8, 2016
    Member:
    #189082
    Messages:
    258
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Lost in Montana
    Vehicle:
    16 DCLB OR
    I got called stupid for bringing up the same issue on this site...
     
    Squirrelbomb, Dec 13, 2016
    #32
    My4thTacoma, johnnybuck2 and Jeremy4x4 like this.
  13. Dec 13, 2016 at 2:53 PM
    #33
    consultadrone

    #33
    consultadrone [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2014
    Member:
    #124770
    Messages:
    260
    Gender:
    Male
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    '15 DCLB
    I hear ya. I've been called stupid for far less.
     
    consultadrone, Dec 13, 2016
    #33
    johnnybuck2 and TacoDoe858 like this.
  14. Dec 13, 2016 at 2:53 PM
    #34
    DEMikey

    #34
    DEMikey Mr. Badwrench

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2015
    Member:
    #162427
    Messages:
    435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mikey
    delaware
    Vehicle:
    2013 red taco
    100XR, OTW Surf Rod Rack, Toytec 3" lift, +1 on tires
    DEMikey, Dec 13, 2016
    #34
    tacews, Deucer01 and consultadrone[OP] like this.
  15. Dec 13, 2016 at 2:56 PM
    #35
    digitaLbraVo

    #35
    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2012
    Member:
    #86398
    Messages:
    7,514
    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    You won't notice any extra wear off a 1.25" spacer.

    End of thread.
     
    digitaLbraVo, Dec 13, 2016
    #35
    consultadrone[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  16. Dec 13, 2016 at 3:01 PM
    #36
    DEMikey

    #36
    DEMikey Mr. Badwrench

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2015
    Member:
    #162427
    Messages:
    435
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    mikey
    delaware
    Vehicle:
    2013 red taco
    100XR, OTW Surf Rod Rack, Toytec 3" lift, +1 on tires
    i should add, that the only off roading i do, is in the sand. im not a trail guy, or mud. i surf fish a lot and drive on the beach.
     
    DEMikey, Dec 13, 2016
    #36
  17. Dec 13, 2016 at 3:11 PM
    #37
    WhiteNemesis

    #37
    WhiteNemesis Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 2, 2013
    Member:
    #101165
    Messages:
    1,444
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mr PattyCakes
    T-Town, AZ
    Vehicle:
    Cant get enough
    Blow it through the roof
    I have been running avid off road wheel spacers since I bought my truck new, 4 years and 40k miles no issues, and I do a lot of hard offroading
     
    WhiteNemesis, Dec 13, 2016
    #37
  18. Mar 31, 2018 at 7:46 PM
    #38
    ARtaco12

    #38
    ARtaco12 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2013
    Member:
    #107042
    Messages:
    22
    Gender:
    Male
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD OR
    Husky front mud flap
    Going to put this here instead of starting a new thread.

    Ok guys, need some advice and thoughts...

    I have a 100k+ mile 2012 4x4 Tacoma DC, TRD OR, NON-TSB 3 leaf, totally stock (well, front husky mud flaps). Currently with 1.5" rake. Here what I'm thinking about doing:

    1) Bilstein 5100 at 0.85 in front
    2) Toytec 1/2" shims in rear with 5100
    3) 1" wheel spacers
    4) 265/75/16 duratracs or similar

    My question: Will I rub?? I do quite a bit of off roading so I don't want to rub in those situations either. Will the spacers worsen or improve the chances of rubbing? Overall, anybody see other flaws in what I'm attempting? Thanks!!
     
    ARtaco12, Mar 31, 2018
    #38
  19. Mar 31, 2018 at 7:54 PM
    #39
    D Soulman

    #39
    D Soulman Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2018
    Member:
    #244260
    Messages:
    181
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Fargo, North Dakota
    I have run them on several vehicles (two LCs, 1 T4R) with zero issues. I use Spidertrax and have the 1.25" on my current 4R. The stance looks perfect IMO. Just check at rotation time as stated above.
     
    D Soulman, Mar 31, 2018
    #39
    Jeremy4x4 likes this.
  20. Mar 31, 2018 at 8:06 PM
    #40
    Gfunk123

    #40
    Gfunk123 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2018
    Member:
    #246632
    Messages:
    212
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    '13 limited taco
    3” level kit front, Dakar HD w/ Billy B110’s, 1.25” spidertrax, 265/70r18 Falken Wildpeaks AT3W
    Just installed 1.25" spidertrax last week. Happy so far. Gives truck a nice stance.
     
    Gfunk123, Mar 31, 2018
    #40
    Jeremy4x4 likes this.
Page 2 of 9

Products Discussed in

Spidertrax WHS007 Black Wheel Spacer Kit
$147.50
To Top