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Old 04-07-2015, 09:55 PM   #1
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Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

The gap between my factory rim/tire and the inside of the fenders bug me. Wider wheels and/or different offset wheels would correct this but I don't want to spend the $$$ for all that. Anyone running spacers all the way around with factory wheels? If so post some pics I would like to see how it looks with the wheels set further out toward the fender lip!
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Old 04-07-2015, 10:20 PM   #2
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

Looks like you'd need a kinda thick spacer to fill that gap. I'd look for wider steel wheels, or a wider rear end tunnel. I installed 8" steel wheels from Summit at my 74's rear, and 'm planning to do the same in the front, or order them in 10" and move the 8" to the front. They aren't that expensive. With a wider wheel, you don't need such a thick spacer.
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Old 04-08-2015, 01:25 AM   #3
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

I'm running 2" spacers all the way around and I think it's perfect.
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Old 04-08-2015, 06:50 AM   #4
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

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I'm running 2" spacers all the way around and I think it's perfect.
Care to share some pics?? Very interested to see what it looks like if you are on factory wheels!
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Old 04-08-2015, 12:16 PM   #5
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

Here you go. Hope this helps
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Old 04-08-2015, 12:17 PM   #6
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Here you go. Hope this helps
now THATS what im talking about! What bolt pattern are the factory wheels? 6x5.5?
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Old 04-08-2015, 12:26 PM   #7
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

Yes, 6X5.5. Here is the link where I got them:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110771551697

These are the exact ones.
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Old 04-08-2015, 12:45 PM   #8
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Yes, 6X5.5. Here is the link where I got them:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110771551697

These are the exact ones.
awesome man, thanks for the help!
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Old 04-08-2015, 12:47 PM   #9
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

You bet! I hated how far my wheels were into the wheel well too. Looked goofy. These things were a great purchase and totally changed the look. You'll dig em
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Old 04-13-2015, 08:18 AM   #10
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Re: Factory wheels, aftermarket spacers?

what size tires are you guys running on your stock tires? I want to run a 235/75R15, that would work correct?
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Old 04-13-2015, 08:19 AM   #11
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Believe I'm running 235's but I'll have to double check!
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I'm running 225/70/15's and they fit fine
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