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Old 04-29-2013, 07:56 PM   #1
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Ok to run wheel adapters?

So i got a killer deal on some incubus 18" wheels. I bought them to resell because they are 6x5 for blazers. Then curiousity got me to see about adapters. Roadkill enterprizes makes a set of adapters that are $250 for all four. They are billet aluminum 6061-t6. I was wanting to find out who has used spacer adapters before and is there a hp/tq limit? Im going to have a built small block at 400hp.
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Old 04-29-2013, 08:31 PM   #2
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

I have them on my 69, mine are 1" wide and I used to to get my offset right where I wanted it.
I dont have anywhere close to 400hp but it runs out real good and will lite the tires up and have not had any problems yet.
I also have ran them on my 4 wheeler for years and never had one come loose or break.
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Old 04-29-2013, 08:32 PM   #3
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Old 04-29-2013, 08:40 PM   #4
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

i think you'll be ok. i ran them on my toyota. i didnt have a lot of HP but i did really low gears and lockers front and back. i abused the crap out of that thing and never had any issues. maybe stay away from the real cheap ones unless you know they are good quality
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Old 04-29-2013, 09:19 PM   #5
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

The wheels are 18x8.5. From what i measured it has a 5.75 backspacing +25 offset. What size spacer should i run to avoid rubbing and not stick out of the fender well. They make 1.3" 1.8" 2"
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Old 04-29-2013, 09:25 PM   #6
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

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So i got a killer deal on some incubus 18" wheels. I bought them to resell because they are 6x5 for blazers. Then curiousity got me to see about adapters. Roadkill enterprizes makes a set of adapters that are $250 for all four. They are billet aluminum 6061-t6. I was wanting to find out who has used spacer adapters before and is there a hp/tq limit? Im going to have a built small block at 400hp.
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I used a set on mine before buying my Ridlers. They were only on the truck for about 150 miles worth of driving. I still have them and if interested.....I will sell for $175 shipped. PM me if interested and I can get with you on how to buy.
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Old 04-29-2013, 10:25 PM   #7
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I used a set on mine before buying my Ridlers. They were only on the truck for about 150 miles worth of driving. I still have them and if interested.....I will sell for $175 shipped. PM me if interested and I can get with you on how to buy.
Who makes the adapters? Are they solid billet aluminum?
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Old 04-30-2013, 01:30 PM   #8
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

You can get cast aluminum or billet. Trust me when I say STAY AWAY FROM THE CAST ONES! I used a couple on my caprice wagon years ago and there was enough flex in them they ended up taking out the hub bearing and race. Never again.
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Old 04-30-2013, 02:37 PM   #9
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Re: Ok to run wheel adapters?

I had a set on my bagged s10 for 5 or 6 years, never had a problem at all, 18 inch rims
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Old 04-30-2013, 02:37 PM   #10
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Well these are billet cnc machined specifically for my application
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