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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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Im seeing these people with the L5 fender flares and somehow there wheels and tires fill up the entire new space but have the same size tire as me and mine dont stick out of the stock fenders at all. Do the spacers just move the wheels out a couple inches? Someone explain please.
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Yes, the spacers move the wheel out. If you planning to use a set, get the hub centric type and make sure the studs and the spacers are of good strength.
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where do you purchase such an item?
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by vettegator005
where do you purchase such an item?
Try wheeladapters.com, Fred is by far one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to wheel adapters/spacers.
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Originally Posted by vettegator005
Im seeing these people with the L5 fender flares and somehow there wheels and tires fill up the entire new space but have the same size tire as me and mine dont stick out of the stock fenders at all. Do the spacers just move the wheels out a couple inches? Someone explain please.
what size tire are you using now that don't stick out past your stock fenders?

the guys with the L5s are usually running a 345 tire that will stick out waaaaay beyond a stock fender.
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