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Old 05-02-2011, 04:28 PM
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To fit a wider tire I have to use wheel spacers tho right? Since I don't want to buy even more offset tires?
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What makes spidertrax better? I just put a Rustys 3.25 lift on and want to space my wheels until I can afford tires and rims. My buddy is a machinest and said as long as they are made of the right aluminum your fine. What do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by karls10jk

Either spacers or go to d60's......but basically, yeah. Wheel spacers since your wheels don't already have really low backspacing.
I'm just thinking out loud. Kuz I already have 4.6 bs with 12.5 wide. And it's perfect. When these wear out tho I'm getting either 15.5 wide or 13.5 wide. Because I like the look
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Just an FYI... I have the 1" spidertrax spacers and one of the lugs just snapped off when I was getting my tires rotated...

Had them on for 2 years now...
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Originally Posted by NeverStock
Just an FYI... I have the 1" spidertrax spacers and one of the lugs just snapped off when I was getting my tires rotated...

Had them on for 2 years now...
That their fault for snapping it while rotating the tires tho. Right?
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Originally Posted by sringer

That their fault for snapping it while rotating the tires tho. Right?
Actually they were backing it off an it got stuck. Turns out there was a large amount of rust on that particular stud for some reason. They could either not rotate that tire or take a chance and try to back it off. I told them to go ahead and try and it snapped. Running with only 4 lugs for time being. Maybe Spidertrax rep will read this and send me just one so I don't have to order a pair
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Originally Posted by NeverStock

Actually they were backing it off an it got stuck. Turns out there was a large amount of rust on that particular stud for some reason. They could either not rotate that tire or take a chance and try to back it off. I told them to go ahead and try and it snapped. Running with only 4 lugs for time being. Maybe Spidertrax rep will read this and send me just one so I don't have to order a pair
Hmmm rusting parts? That's no good.
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
Hammer that bad boy out, take it to advanced auto and buy a new one and use an impact gun to draw it iinto place and seat it......problem solved.

You can replace the stud on your own in about 10 minutes with basic garage tools.
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The studs are made by dorman.

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Originally Posted by BKGM Jeepers
You can replace the stud on your own in about 10 minutes with basic garage tools.
Originally Posted by Northridge4x4
The studs are made by dorman.

David
thanks! so if i ever get my jeep back from the dealer in one piece after they rip it apart right now...then ill look into spacers


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