Wheel spacers and tire rub

[Rme2513]

I have a 3" lift (leveling kit) with freedom off road UCA with stock 265 65 18 and the rub slightly on the front of the arm I am wanting to put 275 70 18 on there but I know that will make it worse does any one use 1/4" or 1/2" wheel spacers? I know the lift spacers and UCA are not the best combo but I really don't wanna go bigger right now or lower and no one really makes a decent 3"lift I have had the RC in the past and it's no better then what I have now so any suggestions or ideas for the tire rub or wheel spacers thanks

[corncob]

I'm not much of a spacer fan, but there's others on here that can give you good advice in that realm. Personally, if you can stomach the additional $400-600, I would get new wheels with a different offset and fix the problem. If you go with good spacers, I imagine you're going to spend 30% of that anyway.

 

 

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[Rme2513]

What is the stock offset on 18s 27 ?

[michigan2500hd]

I have a 3" lift (leveling kit) with freedom off road UCA with stock 265 65 18 and the rub slightly on the front of the arm I am wanting to put 275 70 18 on there but I know that will make it worse does any one use 1/4" or 1/2" wheel spacers? I know the lift spacers and UCA are not the best combo but I really don't wanna go bigger right now or lower and no one really makes a decent 3"lift I have had the RC in the past and it's no better then what I have now so any suggestions or ideas for the tire rub or wheel spacers thanks

I wouldn't mess with the thin spacers. If new wheels aren't in the budget then at least buy Bora spacers that use there own lug studs and are hub centric. Don't get a eBay knock off..or Chinese ones either. Bora is quality stuff.

Just figure out what size you want 1,"1.25," 1.50", 1.75", 2" etc.

Also if you go let then 1.75" you may have to trim the nipple off your existing studs. YouTube or Google it.

 

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[Rme2513]

I wouldn't mess with the thin spacers. If new wheels aren't in the budget then at least buy Bora spacers that use there own lug studs and are hub centric. Don't get a eBay knock off..or Chinese ones either. Bora is quality stuff.

Just figure out what size you want 1,"1.25," 1.50", 1.75", 2" etc.

Also if you go let then 1.75" you may have to trim the nipple off your existing studs. YouTube or Google it.

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I was trying to avoid cutting my studs that's why I was not really considering the thicker studs wheels i would like but really don't wanna spend a grad on right now thank you for tell me about a good brand might just have to do that for now oh and what would it look like or would it affect any thing if I only put them on the front

[SuperSierra]

What is the stock offset on 18s 27 ?

Ya it's about that. If your truck is your daily driver I wouldn't use spacers or adapters if it goes on the high way.

 

Spacers will take up valuable tread from your wheel nuts and adapters will be 2x the work to maintain the bolts.

 

It sucks having to pay for new tires and rims so I would wait for a deal to come your way.

 

If you live in the states, discount tire direct is a good place to order. They are very open to offers and giving deals when you order tires and rims.

 

 

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[Rme2513]

Ya it's about that. If your truck is your daily driver I wouldn't use spacers or adapters if it goes on the high way.

Spacers will take up valuable tread from your wheel nuts and adapters will be 2x the work to maintain the bolts.

It sucks having to pay for new tires and rims so I would wait for a deal to come your way.

If you live in the states, discount tire direct is a good place to order. They are very open to offers and giving deals when you order tires and rims.

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Thank you

[SuperSierra]

Thank you

No problem, if you want a hand looking for a deal I can put my Jewish skills to work lol

 

 

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[Rme2513]

No problem, if you want a hand looking for a deal I can put my Jewish skills to work lol

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i like the black KMC km702 15mm offset if you find some of them cheap lol

[SuperSierra]

i like the black KMC km702 15mm offset if you find some of them cheap lol

Cheapest I could find, I will keep looking

http://4wheelonline.com/kmc-km702-satin-black-milled-wheels.282661.0

 

Here are some other options for cheaper with a sorta similar look

 

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=6-139.70&fl=&yr=2017&pc=16104&counter=3&wd=20&rw=9&vid=034959

 

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=6-139.70&fl=&yr=2017&pc=56132&counter=2&wd=20&rw=9&vid=034959

 

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=6-139.70&fl=&yr=2017&pc=56133&counter=2&wd=20&rw=9&vid=034959

 

 

 

 

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[SuperSierra]

i like the black KMC km702 15mm offset if you find some of them cheap lol

They Kmc only come in 20 22 24 inch rim so I did the others 20 as well but they come in 17-24 if I'm not mistaken

 

 

 

 

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[Rme2513]

They Kmc only come in 20 22 24 inch rim so I did the others 20 as well but they come in 17-24 if I'm not mistaken

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Nice thank you

[Sierra 5.3]

What is the stock offset on 18s 27 ?

I believe it is 31 if I remember correctly.

[slickman]

Not sure about 18 I know the stock 17's are 24.

[Aveman411]

Proper wheel spacers bolt on and do not shorten your wheel studs. The spacer itself has new wheel studs at full length. You want to make sure you get the Hub-Centric type from Bora or Supreme Suspensions. Avoid the "Disc type" that simply slip onto your existing studs. This does shorten your stud length and I assume could be dangerous over time. I run 1.5in Hub-Centric spacers from Supreme Suspensions with factory 18's. My wheels have the cut-outs that allow for the extra factory stud length. If your wheels do not have cutouts in the rear you will have to cut the nipples off your factory studs or simply replace them with shorter ones. Properly done I have never had any issues on several GM trucks. Wheel spacers are no different than changing the offset of your rims to get a wider stance. Spacers or offset wheels will put the exact additional strain on your suspension components.

 

2015 Silverado Z71

2in Rough Country Level Kit

285/65/18 BFG KO2

1.5in Spacers from Supreme Suspensions