wheel spacers

mppaintball · Feb 12, 2009

what kind of wheel spacers should i get, also how much of a space, thanks

Matt94GT · Feb 12, 2009

this has been asked quite a bit the search is down so I cant tell you to that but try the threads below my post, scroll down and you should see "Related Topics."

x182dan · Feb 12, 2009

I got mine from american muscle. Its the spacer with the studs sticking out of it. Real cool design it beats having to bang out the studs and put longer ones in there.
dan

GaryG · Feb 12, 2009

what size r ur wheels?

eliyarbrough · Feb 12, 2009

Buy these!!  
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHEEL-SPACERS-ADAPTERS-FORD-RANGER-MUSTANG-COBRA-1-0_W0QQitemZ120336886231QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item120336886231&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A64|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

There are a lot of members on here that has these exact ones.  I was referred to them by Scarface on here.  They look great on, too!!

eliyarbrough · Feb 12, 2009

Yeah, sorry! Forgot about that step! My wheels are 17x9's. If you have 9", you need 1" spacers. Here's where my knowledge ends.

ArkansasMystic · Feb 13, 2009

You want hubcentric spacers for sure. The ones in that link claim to be, but the ones in the picture aren't. Look at the ones in this link.
http://www.stangsuspension.com/store/comersus_viewitem.asp?idproduct=358
In the center, you see the raised part, that's what makes it hub-centric. The ones in that ebay link (at least the pic) don't have that. That's the way it was explained to me because I have a set identical to those in the ebay link and was told by several people not to use them (I posted pics of them) because they weren't hub centric. However, 1 inch is the right size.

eliyarbrough · Feb 13, 2009

I'm sure the stangsuspension ones are great! I'm telling you if you buy those on that Ebay link, it's the same exact thing. I don't have much $, so I have to find the best deals. I have a set, my friend bought 2 sets, Scarface has these, I'm sure a lot of others bought from these guys! Whenever I see a post that is looking for spacers, I post this up.

ArkansasMystic · Feb 13, 2009

So are the pics wrong? Do yours have the lip? As mentioned, I have a set I was getting ready to put on, but after posting pics and asking questions I was told by several that they weren't hub centric because they didn't have that lip and that they wouldn't be as durable. Those that I've spoken with really talked bad about lug centric spacers.

eliyarbrough · Feb 14, 2009

Crap, I have no idea! I didn't really read what you typed, sorry! Everything I try to read really confuses me now. I do see that center raised part though. Mine did not have that! Wish I knew more about this stuff! Surely someone will post about your question. All I really saw was that link you put up.

ArkansasMystic · Feb 14, 2009

Yea, I know most say don't run spacers at all. They've told me that if you do, get hub centric. Mine were given to me, so it's not like I'm out of money. I'd really like to use them, but I don't know enough about it other than what I've been told. The lug centric ones may be fine (and it seems so from your experience), but I don't wanna risk it. I'm with you, hopefully someone can offer a technical explanation.

eliyarbrough · Feb 14, 2009

Since they were given to you, if you will want to add 1" spacers, buy those from that Ebay link. I have only heard about the hub centric ones. I have no idea different versions were even made.

ArkansasMystic · Feb 15, 2009

I'm not gonna run them. I'm eventually gonna pick up a set of 17x10.5' for the rear to use summer tires.

97GT4.6 · Feb 19, 2009

I love my H&R spacers.

5.Woahhh · Feb 20, 2009

With 8in wheels I run a 1.5in spacer. I got hubcentric spacers off ebay for 65-70

Win · Feb 20, 2009

5.Woahhh said:
With 8in wheels I run a 1.5in spacer. I got hubcentric spacers off ebay for 65-70

Link

eliyarbrough · Feb 20, 2009

Here's that link to who I buy from, @ 1.5":
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WHEEL-SPACERS-ADAPTERS-FORD-RANGER-MUSTANG-COBRA-1-5_W0QQitemZ120379202141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item120379202141&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A64|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

$62.49 free shipping!

Win · Feb 20, 2009

Thank you now to just decide whether to stick with my Tri bars and add spacers or get them widened

I am going for that stock look

94darkhorse · Feb 20, 2009

With my 9" rim, I run a 25mm (1") spacer and the tires sit pretty flush with the car. I will have to see if I have any pics showing it.

eliyarbrough · Feb 20, 2009

I always have really loved the look that mine had with the Tri-Bars on it! I think I would go back if I could get all black & widened. Although the 255/40R-17 tires would save me a lot vs the 275/35-18 I'm looking to buy!