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Wheel Spacers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kourtny14, May 26, 2015.

  1. May 26, 2015 at 8:55 AM
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    Kourtny14

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    I have heard some pros and cons to wheel spacers and wanted some opinions from those who have them or tried them out. I just recently lifted my truck and have 285s with a set of FUEL rims on them. The problem I am having is that when I tried to put my tires on the lugs are barely gripping three threads. I know better than to think that is safe! haha I am hoping wheel spacers are the answer, if you have a different idea please let me know!!

    I have a +1 offset, so does that mean I need to get a 1 inch thick wheel spacer??

    I am new to spacers so all the info will help out a lot!!! Thanks in advance!!

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  2. May 26, 2015 at 9:10 AM
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    Get longer wheel studs, not spacers
     
  3. May 26, 2015 at 9:16 AM
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    Is that a smarter/easier fix than spacers?
     
  4. May 26, 2015 at 9:19 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    longer studs and extended thread lugs are smarter than spacers. if the stock studs are not long enough and you aren't currently running a non-studded spacer, I doubt the studs on the spacer are any longer. avoid wheel spacers if possible.
     
  5. May 26, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    Okay thanks for the info, im going to look into it!
     
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    I need help choosing some wheel spacers. My 34's nearly rub against my upper control arm & I'm planning on getting 1.5 inch spacers. I just need help choosing the right brand.
     
  7. Jun 15, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    wheels with proper backspacing would be the better option, but i's stick w/ the spidertrax 1.25".
     
  8. Jun 15, 2015 at 5:55 PM
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    Nearly being the key word because if they aren't rubbing the UCA there isn't a problem, right?
     
  9. Jun 15, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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    To the OP, you need longer studs as mentioned, not spacers.

    Agreed. Though, sometimes it is easier to run a higher OEM quality alloy wheel than find an equally high quality aftermarket wheel with the correct back spacing, this is where spacers come in. Spidertrax 1.25 is the standard when it comes to spacers. I've used them for 5 years on my Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (yes blasphemy I know) and putting them to the test and there was never an issue. If you use them, use thread locker on the connection from the spacer to the hub, as these connections will not be visible when the wheel is on.
     
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    Are those the correct lugs for that wheel? Doesn't look like it.
     
  11. Jun 15, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    Rear studs from an 04 Toyota Matrix AWD will do the trick . Had the same issue. But my issue was that when wheel was tightened it contacted caliper , so i had to get 1/4 inch wheel spacer , then the studs were too short. So got longer studs..
     
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    I know wheel spacers to be those round rings that are essentially thick washers. So, using these will only make matters worse for the OP. I think the OP is referring to using wheel adapters. http://www.performanceplustire.com/tech.info/The-Scoop-on-Wheel-Billet-Adapters-and-Spacers

    If the wheels fit in the wheel well properly, using spacers or adapters will move the wheel out that it could create interference issues. Also, the adapter's width may create the same issue he now has with the studs being too short. Installing longer studs is the best overall approach. I bought these: http://www.wheeladapter.com/wheel_studs.php , but that was before I saw these: https://www.ichibausa.com/searchresults.asp?cat=956

    In my situation, I put 265/70-17 tires on OEM wheels which required the use of adapters and longer wheel studs. I originally had Ichiba .9 inch adapters with OEM studs (Ichiba no longer makes adapters for Tacos). I had slight rubbing, probably when airing down; so, I went with 1.25 Spider Trax adapters which required longer wheel studs. Each adapter has about 50K miles and they have not failed me. I go off-roading at least once a month and can vouch for the strength of wheel adapters.
     
  13. Jun 15, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    They rub when I make sharp turns or hit a nasty bump.
     
  14. Jun 15, 2015 at 10:23 PM
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    These Tacos suck for big tires. Its almost like Toyota went out of their way to prevent their instalation.
     

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