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09-04-2012, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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Where to buy bolt-on wheel spacers?
I need a set of 1" wheel spacers (6 x 5.5") for the rear of a '66 GMC fleet side to correct a wheel back-spacing issue. A search on line provided me with a wealth of information for Toyota or newer Chevy hub-centric stuff with metric studs. I need (want) standard 7/16" lug studs so I don't have to mess with two separate sets of lug nuts and wheel locks for the front and back. Are there sites/venders that sell wheel spacers for older vehicles?
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09-04-2012, 02:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Where to buy bolt-on wheel spacers?
at about 1", spacers start to use a 2-lug setup, meaning you bolt part right to the hub, then use the build in lugs to attach your wheel. This is done to a. provide the right lugs for the wheel, and b. to circumvent the use of extremely long wheel studs.
Long wheel studs carry the weight further on the outside, increasing the chance of shearing a stud off. You also have to be careful because some are HUB-centric, while others are LUG-centric, and using the wrong part will lead to vibration and the possibility of loosening up a wheel. Its not really solving your problem; but wheel spacers that large tend to be a bandaid not a solution.
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09-04-2012, 06:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Where to buy bolt-on wheel spacers?
I just bought a set from a company in Sparks, Nevada for my 1964 GMC.
They worked perfect for me, moved wheel outboard to better fill wheel well. Motorsport Technology 10 Greg Street #112 Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 351-1000 http://www.motorsport-tech.com I spoke to a guy named Mark and found him to be extremely helpful. motorsportjr@gmail.com The following are the specs for my spacers. -1.5" Wheel Spacer -6 x 5.5" -7/16" studs -3-9/16" diameter hub on rear axle I hope this helps. |
09-07-2012, 01:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Where to buy bolt-on wheel spacers?
billetwheeladapters.com
That is where I got mine..
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09-07-2012, 05:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Where to buy bolt-on wheel spacers?
Gonzales Enterprises, The Lug Nut King, 3235 Cabernet Dr., Mira Loma, CA 97125, phone (909) 376-8011, ...
THESE GUYS ROCK. knowledgeble,great fast service been dealing with them for years. hope this helps.
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