Wheel Spacers, Got Educated Today
03-30-2018, 08:06 PM
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Wheel Spacers, Got Educated Today
I've been wanting to space out the wheels on my GS to fill out the fenders more. Nothing too crazy, just 1/2". But I wasn't comfortable using extended lug nuts so I took the four hubs off and replaced the studs with longer ones from ARP. Lots of work, but got it done.... So I added the spacers, put everything back together, and immediately noticed a vibration in the steering wheel starting at 70. I assumed (correctly) that the wheels were not center up correctly and I could not get them centered without the pilot The spacers are not hub centric. No such thing for a 1/2" spacer.
So.... I either need to scrap the whole idea .... or make sleeves that press inside the hub bore and extend the pilot dia out another 1/2". Has anyone ever dealt with this? Can you buy an adaptor that extends the pilot diameter? I think I've wasted a LOT of time unless I can come up with a good solution.
So.... I either need to scrap the whole idea .... or make sleeves that press inside the hub bore and extend the pilot dia out another 1/2". Has anyone ever dealt with this? Can you buy an adaptor that extends the pilot diameter? I think I've wasted a LOT of time unless I can come up with a good solution.
03-30-2018, 08:19 PM
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They exist for sure. Search for 5x4.75 hubcentric spacers on ebay. You will see a lot at 12mm and 15mm thick.
I'm on mobile, but will try to post a couple links.
I'm on mobile, but will try to post a couple links.
Last edited by doomi; 03-30-2018 at 08:21 PM.
03-30-2018, 08:47 PM
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03-30-2018, 08:51 PM
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03-30-2018, 09:02 PM
#6
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Didn't do much digging, but take a look.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTR...1aApyZ&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRI...5aBQBb&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTR...1aApyZ&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRI...5aBQBb&vxp=mtr
03-30-2018, 10:19 PM
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Didn't do much digging, but take a look.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTR...1aApyZ&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRI...5aBQBb&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTR...1aApyZ&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRI...5aBQBb&vxp=mtr
04-02-2018, 11:08 AM
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So I ordered 12mm hubcentric spacers thanks to Mr. 'Doomi'. (The ones I didn't think existed! Ha!). Now I'm looking for a pair of 18 mm ones for my C5 so I can clear the Wilwood brakes. I'm having trouble finding that width. If any one knows of a source, please let me know! A big 'thank-you' in advance!!
04-02-2018, 11:14 AM
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Wheel spacers make me a bit nervous.....I had a buddy who used them on his '65 retro Vette. He used GM spacers, which he has used for years and last year he had one fail. Luckily no real damage was done, other than he had to flatbed the car home.....I have always pondered the extra stress on the rear axle components when you push the wheels out farther.
04-02-2018, 11:28 AM
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So I ordered 12mm hubcentric spacers thanks to Mr. 'Doomi'. (The ones I didn't think existed! Ha!). Now I'm looking for a pair of 18 mm ones for my C5 so I can clear the Wilwood brakes. I'm having trouble finding that width. If any one knows of a source, please let me know! A big 'thank-you' in advance!!
I ran 1.5" spacers for several months with no issues when I switched to a wide body. Honestly with spacers this narrow I'd have zero concern as long as you check that they are torqued occasionally.
15mm: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-HUBCENTRIC-WHEEL-SPACERS-5X4-75-5X120-65-5X120-7-70-3-CB-12X1-5-15MM/201469061146?hash=item2ee87de81a:g:Bq8AA OSwYc5aBQBb:sc
SPSPriorityFlatRateBox!6 4012!US!-1&vxp=mtr20mm: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pc-20mm-Hu...Zai3i1&vxp=mtr
12mm: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTRIC-WHEEL-SPACERS-5X4-75-5X120-65-5X120-7-70-3-CB-12MM/201413717975?hash=item2ee5316fd7:g:WV8AA OSw8b1aApyZ:sc
SPSPriorityMailPaddedFla tRateEnvelope!64012!US!-1&vxp=mtr5mm: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-HUBCENTR...daAg6c&vxp=mtr
04-02-2018, 01:19 PM
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Thanks again for the help. For those concerned about failure, - these are not bolt-on spacers. I replaced the standard studs with longer ARP high quality racing studs. These spacers will be nothing more than a 'sandwich' with ARP studs holding everything together.
04-17-2018, 09:26 AM
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HUB-CENTRIC spacers!! Got em on and no vibration issues. Love the look, especially in the rear. Tires are now flush with the fenders.
04-17-2018, 10:22 AM
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Wheel spacers make me a bit nervous.....I had a buddy who used them on his '65 retro Vette. He used GM spacers, which he has used for years and last year he had one fail. Luckily no real damage was done, other than he had to flatbed the car home.....I have always pondered the extra stress on the rear axle components when you push the wheels out farther.
Spacers are OK for certain applications.....mild hot rod.....street boat....etc. But running spacers on one of these high performance applications that not only go fast in a straight line, but also handle like a carving knife just seems a little iffy.......good luck.
04-17-2018, 10:33 AM
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Surely we all remember back in the day the "reversed chrome rims", had to replace wheel bearings at an alarming rate because of the extra stress I assume.
Back when things were simpler
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Back when things were simpler
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04-17-2018, 10:46 AM
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I replaced wheel studs with ARP high strength ones. They are 3/4" longer than stock and much higher tensil strength. These are not 'bolt-on' spacers. They are sandwiched between the hub and the rim with racing studs. I'm not the slightest bit worried.
Last edited by jost6453; 04-17-2018 at 11:17 AM.
04-17-2018, 10:56 AM
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I had ebay hub centric spacers on my suv DD, summer wheels, and had steering wheel vibration at highway speeds. During the winter I would change my wheels and remove spacers. Long story short, I haven't put the summer wheels and spacers back on my DD in two years. My DD drives like new without them, not worth the trouble.
04-17-2018, 11:14 AM
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04-17-2018, 11:21 AM
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I had ebay hub centric spacers on my suv DD, summer wheels, and had steering wheel vibration at highway speeds. During the winter I would change my wheels and remove spacers. Long story short, I haven't put the summer wheels and spacers back on my DD in two years. My DD drives like new without them, not worth the trouble.