Wheel Spacers

[Traz]

Hey everyone, just had a quick question. I'm looking to widen my Envoys stance a little. Not a lot, just make them go past the fender (I've always thought the front wheels looked especially sunken in)

Anyway, has anyone used wheel spacers and had any problems? Any specific brand? Thanks

 

[Capote]

Hey everyone, just had a quick question. I'm looking to widen my Envoys stance a little. Not a lot, just make them go past the fender (I've always thought the front wheels looked especially sunken in)

Anyway, has anyone used wheel spacers and had any problems? Any specific brand? Thanks

MarkMC the "The Lift Meister" has been the go-to for wheel spacers, adapters, and lift/level kits on our platform.
http://theliftmeister.com/public_html/theliftmeister.com/page4/page4.html

 

[Traz]

Thanks @Capote , incredibly helpful as always ^~^

 

[Capote]

Thanks @Capote , incredibly helpful as always ^~^

you're welcome bud

 

[Sparky]

x2 on those. They're hubcentric so no balance or centering issues. Spacers are necessary when using stock wheels with a lift and oversized tires, so a number of us who were/are lifted have used them.

 

[Traz]

I've heard of some people having problems with the spacers. One in particular is a buddy at work drives a Volvo and his wheel came flying off supposedly. Entirely possible that he didn't torque it correctly.

But also heard of more wear on the tires, how true is that?

 

[Sparky]

Cheap spacers or improperly torqued lugs can lead to that. Those cheapies on ebay that fit 3 different bolt patterns? Yeah, avoid those like the plague.

Never had more wear on the tires. Spacers could accentuate a bad alignment and cause more wear that way, but if things are aligned properly (get the alignment with the spacers on) you're fine.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

90K miles of spacer/adapter use on my truck...zero issues. Use them off and on with certain wheels on my Trans Am ...zero issues. I get good life out of my tires, but I am a stickler for air pressure and rotations and keeping a decent alignment.

 

[fletch09]

70K running MarkMc's 1.5 spacers. no issues. switch from summer to winter rims and visa versa every year. never had any unusual wear issues.

 

[Traz]

thanks everyone. You guys are the best

oh, I almost forgot. I have Rear Wheel Drive. I'm getting some bigger tires, but like I said its mostly for the aggressive look and fitting the tires. That shouldn't be a problem should it? Does it wear down the bearing faster?

 

[Sparky]

There isn't some formula to know exactly how much less life you'd get out of bearings from the spacers and heavier tires, but it isn't drastic as you're not going crazy with it. I ran lifted with spacers and heavier tires and never had anything wear out any faster than I would have expected. Still got nearly 100k out of the ball joints I put on there and they weren't bad when the vehicle rusted and died.

 

[fletch09]

bought my 09 new in 09.(4x4) at 30-33k lifted it w/ Mark Mc's 3" front/2" rear kit, 1.5" spacers and 265/65/18 destination AT's.
ran that for 40k miles. replaced front end components, (ball joint, shocks , end links etc.) went back to stock. currently at 107K, (still with spacers and bigger tires. ) have not replaced a wheel bearing/ hub ever. JUST DO IT !! you will be happy with the look. I AM!!!!

 

[Capote]

I've heard of some people having problems with the spacers. One in particular is a buddy at work drives a Volvo and his wheel came flying off supposedly. Entirely possible that he didn't torque it correctly.

But also heard of more wear on the tires, how true is that?

Probably some cheap non-hub centric crap. Never heard any guys on hear say anything about wear or any hub issues.

 

[smt 59]

Check out the “post a pic” thread, I recently posted a pic of mine with spacers, lift etc. I’m sure you will like the look.