You're goin to want to use ADAPTERS, not spacers. Adapters are fine.

 

My brother-in-law knows damn near everything automotive, and when i mentioned to him about using them on mine he said he didnt think it was a good idea, even the billet alum. ones, but even so he's never known anyone who's had problems with em, neither have i, neither has anyone i know. So needless to say i'm gonna use em, if sumthin happens i guess i'll learn my lesson.

 

your going to want to run a 2" or a 2 1/4" spacer for those vette wheels. As long as you get a good set of adapters they shoudl work just fine. I seen quite a few vehicles that have adapters on them and never had a problem with them at all. The biggest thing about the adapters is you need to check the lug nuts that hold the adaptor itself, and the wheel lugs after the first 100 miles. not just check the wheel lugs.

 

anyone got a link for adaptors? i'm thinking about running Z06 wheels

 

I run c5 vette wheels. And you will have to use an Adapter. They are perfectly safe as long as you bolt them on tight. I've been riding on them for a bit now and i'll admit i drive harder than i should sometimes. So dont worry, if you buy a good quality adapter it will be 100% fine. Just measure your backspacing before you buy the adapter. other wise your wheels might stick to far out.Good luck, PM if you have any question or concerns. My pic's are in my sig.


-Acid

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't using a thick spacer/adaptor move more weight and pressure to the outside of the rotor assembly, thus causing the outer spindle bearing to wear out quicker?

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't using a thick spacer/adaptor move more weight and pressure to the outside of the rotor assembly, thus causing the outer spindle bearing to wear out quicker?

You are correct it does put the pressure twoards the outside. But not enough to cause any damage like people make them out to do. And even if it was hard on it, you wouldnt be replacing them as often as ya think. It's fine, trust me.

-Acid

 

I had to get 3" spacers to put on my MHT Wheels which were made for the corvette, but that is because I have front 17x9 and rear 18x10. They work fine, but i get a little shake at high speeds.

 

i hated mine studs always broke and with the power of the v8 i was scared to continue running them i wouldnt man

 

i got some but they are 1.25" i will take 120.00 for the set

anyone got a link for adaptors? i'm thinking about running Z06 wheels

 

the adaptors are expensive man.

 

i hated mine studs always broke and with the power of the v8 i was scared to continue running them i wouldnt man

i dunno what power you were putting down but i have a friend with a 400+hp camaro and he runs adapters without a problem.

-Acid

 

I had to get 3" spacers to put on my MHT Wheels which were made for the corvette, but that is because I have front 17x9 and rear 18x10. They work fine, but i get a little shake at high speeds.

thats the same size of my vettes. I run 2.5 in the back and 2" in the front.


-Acid

 

anyone know what size i will need on the front for the Z06 wheels? My rear end will not be stock by the end of april. it is getting a ford 9" more than likely form a 70 ford pick up. if it needs narrowed i'll just have it narrowd to the proper specs for the Z06's so as to eliminate the problem

 

anyone know what size i will need on the front for the Z06 wheels? My rear end will not be stock by the end of april. it is getting a ford 9" more than likely form a 70 ford pick up. if it needs narrowed i'll just have it narrowd to the proper specs for the Z06's so as to eliminate the problem

2.5 in front, 2 in the rear. i have them, and i rail the shit out of my truck.

 

are those wheels stock height with the tires? if so what is the profile of them? those things look friggin sweet.

 

i hated mine studs always broke and with the power of the v8 i was scared to continue running them i wouldnt man

Thats because you had aluminum studs, if you had steel you wouldnt have a problem

 

TRY THIS LINK: http://www.adaptitusa.com there is TONS of info on adapters on there.

 

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't using a thick spacer/adaptor move more weight and pressure to the outside of the rotor assembly, thus causing the outer spindle bearing to wear out quicker?

Actually if the offset is incorrect and the spacer/adapter brings the rim to the correct offset then it is no different than a stock rim. You run into trouble when you offset them more than stock...it will do damage at some point....I will be ordering some H&R adapters as I have a set of 20's off a vette....and gotta space

 

running spacer does not hurt the suspension by changing the weight around.... the tire is in the same contact area as it would be with a rim that doesnt need a spacer.

Think about the info you give someone for awhile before you inform them it will hurt there vehicle... just because you dont like it. Running an adaptor is fine, people have been using them for a long time.

 

I have had my vette wheels on for over a year and have had no problems. I also heard all kinds of horror stories about adapters so I had some made for my truck out of billet air craft alumminum they cost me 430 bucks but they are suppose to be stronger then the wheels themselves. As long as you dont get the 40 dollar ones from the back of truckin you will be fine.

 

I have had my vette wheels on for over a year and have had no problems. I also heard all kinds of horror stories about adapters so I had some made for my truck out of billet air craft alumminum they cost me 430 bucks but they are suppose to be stronger then the wheels themselves. As long as you dont get the 40 dollar ones from the back of truckin you will be fine.

You hit it exactly. I paid 250 for mine from a guy who made em out of air craft alum too. They are tuff as hell and super great quality. Just realize adapters are'nt cheap and you'll be fine.

-Acid

 

running spacer does not hurt the suspension by changing the weight around.... the tire is in the same contact area as it would be with a rim that doesnt need a spacer.

Think about the info you give someone for awhile before you inform them it will hurt there vehicle... just because you dont like it. Running an adaptor is fine, people have been using them for a long time.

First off, I was asking a question, not giving information. "Judge" answered my question.

Now onto my second question...

Look at these 3 diagrams. All 3 have a 7" wheel.
-The first one being a wheel with 6" of backspacing with a 2" spacer on a stock S-10 rotor assembly
-The second one being a wheel with 4" of backspacing on a stock S-10 rotor assembly
-The third one being a wheel with 6" of backspacing on a stock FWD vehicle.

It was my belief that there are different physical propertes being introduced on the wheel bearings when you compare the first diagram to the second and third diagrams.

Given that the wheel/tire is in the same location to the rotor in Fig 1 & 2, wouldn't there be more pressure on the outer wheel bearing due to the spacer acting like a lever? I'd just like a scientific explanation as to why this isn't true.

I honestly don't think the bearing is going to fry in one week of normal driving, but it would be someting to check whenever you do a brake job.