Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cfan10 · 10-03-2019, 09:33 PM

I don't have much knowledge of these things, bolt patterns, backspacing and offset etc.
As always thanks in advance for your time!

sweetk30 · 10-04-2019, 07:44 AM

whats the end goal ? ?

more info would help .

Loco83 · 10-04-2019, 02:38 PM

Stay away from spacers.

sweetk30 · 10-04-2019, 04:24 PM

i ran a set of 3" ebay spacers for 10 years on a 8 lug flatbed dump plow truck it was a c&c narrow rear i wanted to single out over the duel rims . not one problem .

i always use a dab of blue locktight and got 10ft-lb more on torque spec for the spacers to the vehicle so there a bit tighter than the wheel to spacer if a set of nuts was to loosen up .

SCOTI · 10-04-2019, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loco83

Stay away from spacers.

Spacers that go between the existing lug/mounting surface & the wheel mounting pad by simply slipping over the lug studs should be no more than 1/4" thick to be safe.

The 'spacers' in the OP's opening post are adapters. They are fine since they utilize the original studs to seat & secure them. New studs in the adapter are used to seat the actual wheel. Basically the same as an aluminum wheel w/an extra thick mounting pad or a vehicle w/a wider track width.

cfan10 · 01-28-2021, 01:15 PM

Trying to use s10 iroc style wheels on my c10. Thanks for all the info!

b454rat · 01-28-2021, 01:31 PM

I have adaptor/spacers like that on my Tahoe. Running C5 vette wheels. Not one issue, had it up to 100 n wheels didn’t fall off.

cfan10 · 01-29-2021, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b454rat

I have adaptor/spacers like that on my Tahoe. Running C5 vette wheels. Not one issue, had it up to 100 n wheels didn’t fall off.

Those wheels look awesome on the Tahoe!

**joedoh** · 01-29-2021, 09:13 PM

i use those bolt on adapters a lot. no problems. I like to use ET (extended thread) lug nuts on the adapter to hub side, for extra threads on the stock studs.

remember you are adding 1.25" thickness, so you are taking away backspace. a wheel with 5" backspace will only have 3.75" backspace if you use those.

looks like you got the right spacer to go 5x5 to 5x4.75

layinrocker65 · 01-29-2021, 10:48 PM

People who tell you to stay away from spacers(adapters), have never used them. Thousands of people use them without problems.

b454rat · 01-31-2021, 08:37 AM

Cfan10 thanks!!! They are dirt cheap. I picked a set up that were virtually mint for 180 bucks. Bought 2 fronts (they are staggered, 17s up front 18s rear) for $50.

In order to run a 10" wheel in the back, I'd need a 5.25" b/s I think it was. I have a 2.25" in the back, and the wheels have a 7" something. If I would go any lower, they would rub on the outside, they need to come in lil more. I don't want to go any lower, but would love to go wider, but when I ordered a 315/40, it was HUGE, bigger than what the specs said it was. Plus would need a wider rim, and once go over a 9.5" wheel, they get expensive...

I have 2" spacers on my lifted Tundra with 35" tires and 20" wheels. I've had it over 100mph, never an issue. Been on for 6-7 years I think now. Both sets of adaptors and/or spacers I bought off evilbay, bout $100 a set.

10-03-2019, 09:33 PM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 I don't have much knowledge of these things, bolt patterns, backspacing and offset etc. As always thanks in advance for your time! Attached Images __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

10-04-2019, 07:44 AM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 whats the end goal ? ? more info would help . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

10-04-2019, 02:38 PM	#3
Loco83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Cali Posts: 322	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 Stay away from spacers.

10-04-2019, 04:24 PM	#4
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 i ran a set of 3" ebay spacers for 10 years on a 8 lug flatbed dump plow truck it was a c&c narrow rear i wanted to single out over the duel rims . not one problem . i always use a dab of blue locktight and got 10ft-lb more on torque spec for the spacers to the vehicle so there a bit tighter than the wheel to spacer if a set of nuts was to loosen up . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

01-28-2021, 01:15 PM	#6
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 Trying to use s10 iroc style wheels on my c10. Thanks for all the info! __________________ Rest In Peace:Mikhail {Mickey Rooney} Alpha 2/5/13 Omega 7/22/14 10:28AM I love you tremendously and outragiously Superpuppi Thai Ridgeback...The most intelligent dog known to me. Don't mess with my truck, my momma or my money...not necessarily in that order. © Stand for something or fall for anything. [LIST][*]'98 Bourbon St. Brawl ©2010

01-28-2021, 01:31 PM	#7
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 I have adaptor/spacers like that on my Tahoe. Running C5 vette wheels. Not one issue, had it up to 100 n wheels didn’t fall off. Attached Images

01-29-2021, 09:13 PM	#9
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 i use those bolt on adapters a lot. no problems. I like to use ET (extended thread) lug nuts on the adapter to hub side, for extra threads on the stock studs. remember you are adding 1.25" thickness, so you are taking away backspace. a wheel with 5" backspace will only have 3.75" backspace if you use those. looks like you got the right spacer to go 5x5 to 5x4.75 Attached Images __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

01-29-2021, 10:48 PM	#10
layinrocker65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 521	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 People who tell you to stay away from spacers(adapters), have never used them. Thousands of people use them without problems. __________________ ‘53 GMC COE stock ‘53 Chevy 3100 LSA/TR6060 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?t=805949‘ '70 Chevy C10 LWB 350/sm465 ‘74 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3/4L80e, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital, US Mags

01-31-2021, 08:37 AM	#11
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Wheel spacers to convert 5x120.7 to 5x127 Cfan10 thanks!!! They are dirt cheap. I picked a set up that were virtually mint for 180 bucks. Bought 2 fronts (they are staggered, 17s up front 18s rear) for $50. In order to run a 10" wheel in the back, I'd need a 5.25" b/s I think it was. I have a 2.25" in the back, and the wheels have a 7" something. If I would go any lower, they would rub on the outside, they need to come in lil more. I don't want to go any lower, but would love to go wider, but when I ordered a 315/40, it was HUGE, bigger than what the specs said it was. Plus would need a wider rim, and once go over a 9.5" wheel, they get expensive... I have 2" spacers on my lifted Tundra with 35" tires and 20" wheels. I've had it over 100mph, never an issue. Been on for 6-7 years I think now. Both sets of adaptors and/or spacers I bought off evilbay, bout $100 a set.



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