Wheel Spacers
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From: Troy, Mich
I have a 2004 Avalanche 2500 and I finally put 2 inch rear wheel spacers on. This moves the rear wheels out, and I must say I am sorry i didn't do this sooner. The truck ruides better and is more planted over bumps. They were 144 shipped and well worht it. If you have a GM SUV with 4wd the factory track width is wider in the front than the back. You really shouuld consider this for your SUV and even the front to rear track out.
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From: Jupiter FL
I am in the wheel business and people use these a lot when they have the wrong bolt pattern wheel. Long story short I would not advise using these at all. especially with something you will tow with.
This loads the wheel studs totally different than a wheel would your tow ratings are not even close with this.
Also there is some aluminum that is stronger than others so billet is not billet.
These do not have to be strength tested like wheels so who knows what you get. If you ever read a spacer manufactures fine print it says for show only.
Short story it may help things in the short term but it will hurt in the long term what happens if you are towing a boat and the wheel studs break.
This loads the wheel studs totally different than a wheel would your tow ratings are not even close with this.
Also there is some aluminum that is stronger than others so billet is not billet.
These do not have to be strength tested like wheels so who knows what you get. If you ever read a spacer manufactures fine print it says for show only.
Short story it may help things in the short term but it will hurt in the long term what happens if you are towing a boat and the wheel studs break.
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I think it depends on which ones you get. The ones I ran years ago were made by CorrecTrack or CorrecTrac which I do believe is now out of business. I towed 12K lbs. with a correct setup with no issues. The other major difference you can make is going to 8" or 9" wide wheels on that platform.
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I believe that you can tow with these but how far and for how long. The force on the wheel studs is completely wrong because the wheel is farther out espaecially with a 2" spacer. that eventually you can have issues.
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The force on the wheel bearing is jacked up with any aftermarket wheel that has a different offset. If you look at a factory design, the center of the wheel is dead-on with the center of the bearing. If you move this, you're loading the wheel bearing like you're constantly turning. They won't last long.
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What kind of wheels do you sell?
I am not saying you will or won't have problems but if you bolt a set on and drive 50,000 miles with a heavy trailer there is a chance you will have other problems.
I have sold them never broke them or seen one broke but would not put them on my vehicles. We use Champion Machine in Kentucky to make ours if your in ohio they cannot be beat for turnaround prices not the cheapest but good quality.
I am not saying you will or won't have problems but if you bolt a set on and drive 50,000 miles with a heavy trailer there is a chance you will have other problems.
I have sold them never broke them or seen one broke but would not put them on my vehicles. We use Champion Machine in Kentucky to make ours if your in ohio they cannot be beat for turnaround prices not the cheapest but good quality.




