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Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?

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Offline Zuki One

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Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« on: November 13, 2003, 06:21:09 AM »
 ??? Is there any pros to having the wheel spacers versus the offset rims or is there certain pros to the offset rims i dont know and you cant trust the guy at the tire shop hes in it for the money :-/ so if any one has any insight let me know thanx
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2003, 09:11:22 AM »
I would think that the spacer would provide an extra weak link, but I have nothing to back that up.  I used spacers once on an old Cutlass I had but that is totally different from an offroad setting.  

I think alot depends on the specifics....how big a spacer...a 1/4 inch is probably no big deal, but spacers, just like offset wheels put more stress on the bearings the farther you go.  

I would say they should be ok unless you are getting into some hardcore wheel'n or rock crawling, but once again I am not sure....

Sorry for the lack of answer there....Joe
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2003, 11:13:59 AM »
For the amount of money you would pay for a quality set of spacers, you can buy a set of offset rims.  The cheap aluminum spacers that you get for $10 or so from the local tire store will eventually cause a problem.  If you get the quality spacers, they run about $90 a pair.  I just got 4 offset rims for about the same price.  Go with the new rims.
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2003, 11:22:48 AM »
What offset and size tire do you run on your zuk?
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2003, 11:30:24 AM »
I have 15 x 8 wheels with 2.25" backspacing running 32 x 11.5-15's
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2003, 11:38:56 AM »
perfect not to big not to small but iam thinking about a 3.25 offset for a little wider stance and rut control.is what iam thinkin :-/
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2003, 11:41:11 AM »
If you run any bigger than 31 x 10.5's on that backspacing, they will rub
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2003, 11:45:53 AM »
Iam runnin 29-10.50x15 TSL SX with a SPOA and 2in shackle lift  i beleive i should be all good?
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2003, 11:50:46 AM »
Yep. that should work fine.  I've got rims for sale if you're interested.....Check the for sale section.  Make an offer  ;D
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2003, 12:07:51 PM »
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Yep. that should work fine.  I've got rims for sale if you're interested.....Check the for sale section.  Make an offer  ;D
Yeah so do I?/lmao
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2003, 09:48:41 PM »
I have backspaced rims on my Kick but decided to go with wheelspacers on my X-90. I wanted to stay with Alum. rims and could not get a 15x8 with enough back spacing to widen it as much as I wanted. I'm only running it on road right now but they work fin on a 200 mile a day commute at 85 ;D
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Re: Offset Rims versus Wheel Spacers?
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2003, 11:08:34 PM »
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For the amount of money you would pay for a quality set of spacers, you can buy a set of offset rims.  The cheap aluminum spacers that you get for $10 or so from the local tire store will eventually cause a problem.  If you get the quality spacers, they run about $90 a pair.  I just got 4 offset rims for about the same price.  Go with the new rims.



Thats pretty much how I see it too. I ran my Vit with wheel spacers for around 10 thousand miles. I only put them on there to try them out, I now have different rims. They were originally bought for my SJ410 which has 10x15 alloys. I had the same problem as Zukipilot? too much backspacing (4" or so the backspacers mean its more like 2 1/2").
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