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forestb · 10-07-2018, 05:04 PM

I would like to space out my rear tires about 1/8 of an inch so that my tires don’t rub on the inside of wheel wells. Would it be possible to use washers on each lug or should I look for a 1/8 inch wheel spacer? It only rubs when turning into driveways so I figure it is barely rubbing

**The Rocknrod** · 10-07-2018, 05:51 PM

I'd go with the spacer and not the washers. Spreads pressure out instead of in little spots.

forestb · 10-09-2018, 04:16 PM

So I can only find 1/4 inch and thicker 6X5.5 lug spacers. What are my options other than milling down the a 1/4 inch spacer to 1/8 inch.

**aerotruk63** · 10-09-2018, 05:25 PM

1/8 plate. Drill holes using an old wheel as a template.

forestb · 10-09-2018, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

1/8 plate. Drill holes using an old wheel as a template.

I was thinking that also but I don't know how I would cut the outer diameter.

geezer#99 · 10-09-2018, 05:58 PM

Jigsaw works.
That’s what I used to make this oval air cleaner.

forestb · 10-09-2018, 06:07 PM

What material should I use? I think the 1/4 in spacer that I have is aluminum.

geezer#99 · 10-09-2018, 06:41 PM

Use aluminum.
Metal supermarkets should have sheets of it.
Sometimes you can find some in the hardware store.

**aerotruk63** · 10-09-2018, 06:44 PM

Aluminum would be great. You can use wood working blades on a jigsaw to cut. General rule of thumb 3 teeth touching metal at all times. Lubricate while cutting or drilling. Milk or cream was a household solution. Holesaw for center bore , can be larger than wheel bore it doesn't matter. Save the wheel by cutting down an old drill bit to scribe stud hole centers then come back with a 1/2" if you have stock studs. The oversize holes will allow a little play. Paint can could be a close diameter for drawing circle or steal the kids compass for more refined results with a starting center point.

forestb · 10-09-2018, 06:48 PM

thanks I will give it a try.

**jayoldschool** · 10-09-2018, 07:12 PM

You check ebay? I got 3mm spacers on there, 6061 billet.

Robert Haas · 10-09-2018, 09:09 PM

A proper wheel mount should use a combination of sheer and capture around the axle that protrudes out of the drum. If you are building a spacer that moves the wheel load to just sheer on the studs you could have some issues. Also a proper wheel spacer is balanced.

10-07-2018, 05:04 PM	#1
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Wheel spacers I would like to space out my rear tires about 1/8 of an inch so that my tires don’t rub on the inside of wheel wells. Would it be possible to use washers on each lug or should I look for a 1/8 inch wheel spacer? It only rubs when turning into driveways so I figure it is barely rubbing

10-07-2018, 05:51 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Wheel spacers I'd go with the spacer and not the washers. Spreads pressure out instead of in little spots. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-09-2018, 04:16 PM	#3
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Wheel spacers So I can only find 1/4 inch and thicker 6X5.5 lug spacers. What are my options other than milling down the a 1/4 inch spacer to 1/8 inch.

10-09-2018, 05:25 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Wheel spacers 1/8 plate. Drill holes using an old wheel as a template. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-09-2018, 05:58 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Wheel spacers Jigsaw works. That’s what I used to make this oval air cleaner. Attached Images

10-09-2018, 06:07 PM	#7
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Wheel spacers What material should I use? I think the 1/4 in spacer that I have is aluminum.

10-09-2018, 06:41 PM	#8
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: Wheel spacers Use aluminum. Metal supermarkets should have sheets of it. Sometimes you can find some in the hardware store.

10-09-2018, 06:44 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Wheel spacers Aluminum would be great. You can use wood working blades on a jigsaw to cut. General rule of thumb 3 teeth touching metal at all times. Lubricate while cutting or drilling. Milk or cream was a household solution. Holesaw for center bore , can be larger than wheel bore it doesn't matter. Save the wheel by cutting down an old drill bit to scribe stud hole centers then come back with a 1/2" if you have stock studs. The oversize holes will allow a little play. Paint can could be a close diameter for drawing circle or steal the kids compass for more refined results with a starting center point. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-09-2018, 06:48 PM	#10
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: Wheel spacers thanks I will give it a try.

10-09-2018, 07:12 PM	#11
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Wheel spacers You check ebay? I got 3mm spacers on there, 6061 billet.

10-09-2018, 09:09 PM	#12
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Wheel spacers A proper wheel mount should use a combination of sheer and capture around the axle that protrudes out of the drum. If you are building a spacer that moves the wheel load to just sheer on the studs you could have some issues. Also a proper wheel spacer is balanced.

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