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Old 08-07-2012 | 02:02 PM
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So I want wheel spacers, I am afraid they will break and I'll crash. What's the word on spacers.
Old 08-07-2012 | 02:15 PM
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Spidertrax spacers, correctly installed, have given zero problems that I've heard of. Mine work great.

It is important to follow every letter of the directions.
Old 08-07-2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk777
So I want wheel spacers, I am afraid they will break and I'll crash. What's the word on spacers.
Theyre safe. I have some aluminum spacers, 1.25inches. When you install, torque them to 95lbs with red loctite. Then check them in anout 500-1000miles. Tire shops wont install them because they think they're illegal. The old ones were dangerous and illegal cuz they only used your factory studs to connect the wheel and spacer which left little stud space to bolt on your wheel. Ones like spydertrax bolt on to your factory studs and have seperate studs for your wheel to go on to.
Old 08-07-2012 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk777
So I want wheel spacers, I am afraid they will break and I'll crash. What's the word on spacers.
They're safe, if bought from a reputable company and installed correctly. I've had mine on for 2 years (Spidertrax) - zero issues!
Old 08-07-2012 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk777
So I want wheel spacers, I am afraid they will break and I'll crash. What's the word on spacers.
No worries, I've got 1.5" hubcentric aluminum spacers. 3 yrs not a single issue. If you want the wider stance with less worry, maybe go with new wheels and tires

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Old 08-07-2012 | 03:16 PM
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Go with spidertrax. Install them correctly and maintain them, and they are perfectly safe




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