Wheel Spacers for GMT800

GMGuy84 · March 11, 2014

I just purchased stock fender flares for my 05 Silverado 1500. I have RC 2" leveling kit and upgraded tires (285) on stock 17" rims. I want my tires to be even with the flares. I was thinking wheel spacers? What do you guys think?

govener71 · March 11, 2014

I bought some of the cheap aluminum ones from autozone for like 40 dollars for all four. At one point I put them on and found out that they caused a vibration/wobble. This is when I did not check the torque with my torque wrench. So I am guessing that they were not evenly torqued. I took them off and all was well. So if you don't go crazy or use a torque wrench this may work.

If you have the money I would recommend new wheels that push the wheel out further. Some people may like the 1.5" or 2" spacers that bold on over your current studs, but that is a out beyond fender flares too.

GMGuy84 · March 12, 2014

Unfortunately I can't afford new wheels. I'd love to get new wheel, but I can't. I think 1.5" or 2" would stick out too far as well.

kstruckcountry · March 12, 2014

A buddy of mine had em. They worked but vibrated a little. Make sure you get ones you can fit a regular impact socket in.

GMGuy84 · March 12, 2014

Ok thanks for the tip!

govener71 · March 12, 2014

If you strapped I can mail you my spacers if you'd like. You can PM with your address and I will try to get them sent out this week at some point. They are 1/4 inch spacers so it will only push your wheels out a half inch total across the truck. They are yours if you want to try them.