Wheel spacers

[tahoe035.3]

Does anyone know what size wheel spacers I would need to make factory wheels even with the factory fender flares? I have 17' inch stock rims

 

[middelgriff1]

I think 1.5" will get you really close, but you'll have to cut the studs shorter to run that size. I ran 2" spacers and they stuck out a little

 

[gr86ss]

I used 1.5" in the front and 2" in the rear on my Denali with the factory 17" steelie wheels w chrome covers. I still have them if your interested in getting a set. I had them on for about 1k miles. They are hub centric spacers. If interested email me at gr86ss at Hotmail dot com.

 

[tahoe035.3]

I used 1.5" in the front and 2" in the rear on my Denali with the factory 17" steelie wheels w chrome covers. I still have them if your interested in getting a set. I had them on for about 1k miles. They are hub centric spacers. If interested email me at gr86ss at Hotmail dot com.

I emailed you

 

[owl_93]

Hey man, I was wondering where you got your front bumper and light bar or if it is a custom build?

 

[whitey hoe]

I think 1.5" will get you really close, but you'll have to cut the studs shorter to run that size. I ran 2" spacers and they stuck out a little

So exactly what needs cut to run the 1 1/2 in spacers?I'm thinking of getting some.I would like to run 285/70/17 on my stock 05 hoe rims.

 

[middelgriff1]

When you slide your wheel spacer on, the actual wheel stud from you hub will stick out farther than the spacer so you have to cut them a little shorter. Make sure that you screw your lug nut on the stud and then cut, that way when you unscrew the lug nut, it'll straighten any threads out that get messed up.

 

[whitey hoe]

Ok good to know,thanks,do u think it is worth it or should I just get 2 in spacers ,and do u think the 285/70 will rub w 2 in or stick out really far?I do have the fender flares that come w the lt package if that matters

 

[Countryboy07]

I'm running 1.5" spacers on my Yukon and did not have to trim the studs. My wheels have little pockets on the back of the wheel for the protruding studs to stick into. I know not all wheels have this though. 1.5" sit perfect IMO

 

[hoe]

Countryboy07 that's deadly!!! What you are doing is allowing the weight of the truck to sit on the studs not the hub. Eventually the stud will break off and the wheel will fly off! Pull your wheels off now and you may notice the studs break while removing them. You don't want even a sheet of paper to slide between the hub and the wheel. Imo from my experience its mandatory to grind the studs for 1.5. You will be sorry if not.


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[hoe]

Ok good to know,thanks,do u think it is worth it or should I just get 2 in spacers ,and do u think the 285/70 will rub w 2 in or stick out really far?I do have the fender flares that come w the lt package if that matters

Yes it's worth it! It also depends if your running stock keys or lift keys. Lift keys narrow the track width so I recommend 2. Factory keys have factory stance. Lift spindles or knuckles push stances outward. So it depends if you need anything. On my 9" lift I used 3" spindles as well as 6" drop lift and stock keys. I have no spacers in front and 1.5 in the rear and it's perfect. My lift is actually set a 7" as well.


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[jd08]

Countryboy07 that's deadly!!! What you are doing is allowing the weight of the truck to sit on the studs not the hub. Eventually the stud will break off and the wheel will fly off! Pull your wheels off now and you may notice the studs break while removing them. You don't want even a sheet of paper to slide between the hub and the wheel. Imo from my experience its mandatory to grind the studs for 1.5. You will be sorry if not.


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He is fine. His alum wheels have recessed pockets between the holes. So it will allow the stud so sit in those pockets and the wheel is flush withe the spacer.

 

[Countryboy07]

Countryboy07 that's deadly!!! What you are doing is allowing the weight of the truck to sit on the studs not the hub. Eventually the stud will break off and the wheel will fly off! Pull your wheels off now and you may notice the studs break while removing them. You don't want even a sheet of paper to slide between the hub and the wheel. Imo from my experience its mandatory to grind the studs for 1.5. You will be sorry if not.


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Actually it's not... The spacer bolts to the studs on the vehicle and has its own studs that the wheel bolts to. The spacer is both hub centric and wheel centric, the weight of the vehicle is still on the vehicles hub. And you are correct, in most cases with a 1.5" spacer you'll need to trim the studs. But on my particular wheels, there is space for them to sit in thus no need to trim.

 

[Mossygoose]

Wanting to do this on my 05 Z71. If I go with 2" I will not have to worry about trimming anything? Is there a particular part number for the 2" spacers or a place to get them?
Thanks

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Wanting to do this on my 05 Z71. If I go with 2" I will not have to worry about trimming anything? Is there a particular part number for the 2" spacers or a place to get them?
Thanks

Look on the back of your wheels. If you have the 17" snowflakes, there should be the divots for the studs. You can go down to 1.75 or maybe even 1.5 this way if you wanted. You can buy wheel spacers on eBay or Amazon. Make sure you buy hub centric ones is the important thing.

 

[01Konvict]

Bora 1.5” stock wheels no trim, trim required with aftermarket wheels. 1.75” no trim any wheel