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Wheel spacers? Which one does tundras recommend?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Erick, Dec 2, 2018.

  1. Dec 2, 2018 at 10:51 PM
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    Erick

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    I'm looking to add some wheel spacers. Pros and cons? I do haul and load heavy things regularly.
     
  2. Dec 2, 2018 at 11:14 PM
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    831Tun

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    I ran Spidertrax for a while. Either those or Bora. Almost everyone here will say the same I believe.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2018 at 11:18 PM
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    What size did you go with? Thanks.
     
  4. Dec 2, 2018 at 11:27 PM
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    As far as I know, Spidertrax only makes 1.25". Bora makes different thicknesses. Both are hubcentric which is important. When dealing with something as critical as keeping the wheels on the truck, it's a good idea to go with top quality parts.
    1.25" with OEM +60 offset wheels nets roughly a +28 offset which is in the sweet spot for our trucks.
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2018 at 12:09 AM
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    Also, Do I need an alignment after spacers are installed?
     
  7. Dec 3, 2018 at 3:24 AM
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    Spacers have nothing to do with your alignment, just make sure they're hub-centric and work them into your maint schedule, like an oil change, check them out make sure everything still tight and so on, ran them for of 2 yrs on my tundra, no issues
     
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    Bro.......do a lot of research on this before you buy. This forum is filled with a ton of info on wheel spacers. A good Installation is critical. I would stick with the recommend brand.
     
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  9. Dec 3, 2018 at 3:32 AM
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    I have a set of Spidertrax 1.25" spacers.These are QUALITY pieces.
     
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    Be warned that a spacer will make the "arm" of a turning tire bigger. It may cause rubbing in different spots.
     
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  11. Dec 3, 2018 at 7:23 AM
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    I went with the Bora 1" and 275/70 - 18 BFG K02's on stock wheels. Perfect fit & couldn't be happier with results. BTW if you go the .75 route - you'll have to cut stock wheel studs down to fit.
     
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    G2's are another to consider. I ran G2 spacers on several jeeps without any problems, they are also hub centric. As others said make sure you check them as part of your maintenance routine
     
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    im getting ready to install bds fox 2.5 coilover 3" lift/level kit. i'd like to put 305/65/18 on stock trd off road wheels. any one wanna gimme some insight on this move good/bad? spacer thickness?
     
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    Ive had spidertrax with my Pro wheels installrd since August and have done quite a few long trips. Still early but so far so good. I got Spidertrax for peace of mind and also considered bora as recommended by fellow Tundra owners. Was about to purchase boras but then someone locally listed the 4x spidertrax for $120 and the rest was history.
     
  17. Mar 18, 2021 at 10:00 PM
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    What thickness? I’m doing fender flares so I wanna little wider stance. Considering 2” spacers.
     
  18. Mar 19, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    I have a 2016 1794 CM and had 1.25" spacers with 295/70 R18 OR wheels and had some rubbing issues - nothing major to fix, but they did rub. I bought some less expensive (but good enough I think) spacers off Amazon shown below. I didn't want to add fender flares but also didn't like all the crap thrown on the side of my truck, so went to 1" BORA spacers - no more dirty truck and the outside of the tire is almost even with the body side panel now. Also, I still have plenty of UCA clearance. I can't speak about 2" spacers, but seems the rubbing could be bad.

    KSP Wheel Spacers.jpg
     
  19. Mar 19, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    This is 2" spacers with 305 70 18 stt pros on stock trd wheels20181223_104210.jpg
     
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