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crystalworks 11-06-2019 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wpoll (Post 1171113)
Question to those that have spacers - given the E53 rear camber setup (a small negative camber) does increasing the rear track with spacers increase the wear rate on the inner edge of the rear tyre?

I haven't noticed anything excessive. Getting 20 - 25k miles out of my 325's. That's with an overall +9mm offset between the spacers and the aftermarket wheels. Truck aligns within OE spec.

BTW, if you think the above is bad sticking out 3-5mm... You should see some of the crazy setups guys put on lifted trucks. :) Talk about goofy looking and ride compromising.

X5M-ISH 11-06-2019 07:06 PM

For my winter wheel/tire setup I have 18" Style 69's. Front spacers are 5mm hub-centric and the rear's are 25mm hub-centric; all are off-brand/no brand. I elected to use longer lug bolts respectively. Additionally the entire wheel spacer setup was around $70 shipped.

Davelaz23 11-07-2019 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by X5M-ISH (Post 1171165)
For my winter wheel/tire setup I have 18" Style 69's. Front spacers are 5mm hub-centric and the rear's are 25mm hub-centric; all are off-brand/no brand. I elected to use longer lug bolts respectively. Additionally the entire wheel spacer setup was around $70 shipped.

Whoa you went 25mm with longer lug bolts? Good for you man

Davelaz23 11-07-2019 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1171134)
I haven't noticed anything excessive. Getting 20 - 25k miles out of my 325's. That's with an overall +9mm offset between the spacers and the aftermarket wheels. Truck aligns within OE spec.

BTW, if you think the above is bad sticking out 3-5mm... You should see some of the crazy setups guys put on lifted trucks. :) Talk about goofy looking and ride compromising.

Wow I’d love to go 325’s in the back. How wide are the rear wheels? If I dial this truck in to the point that I can get good mileage on tires, I’ll definitely look into going wider. 315s in Michelin SS Pilots are not cheap lol

Happy 11-07-2019 02:03 PM

I have 325’s on the rear without spacers.

Why the need for spacers?

crystalworks 11-07-2019 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Davelaz23 (Post 1171211)
Wow I’d love to go 325’s in the back. How wide are the rear wheels? If I dial this truck in to the point that I can get good mileage on tires, I’ll definitely look into going wider. 315s in Michelin SS Pilots are not cheap lol

Rears are 11.5" et9 after spacers (w/ longer bolts). Was the widest Forgestar offered in an offset that would work.

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Originally Posted by Happy (Post 1171212)
I have 325’s on the rear without spacers.

Why the need for spacers?

To correct wheel offset to flush the tires with the fender flares.

Happy 11-07-2019 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1171216)
To correct wheel offset to flush the tires with the fender flares.


So the wheels are not spec’d for E53?

crystalworks 11-07-2019 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy (Post 1171218)
So the wheels are not spec’d for E53?

They are aftermarket semi-custom (you can choose offset within a certain range) so no, they aren't spec'd for E53. Center bore and bolt pattern are correct obviously. They fit without spacers but sit inside the wheel wells by about 15mm. I measured before ordering the wheels and went with the lowest they offered (+24mm) in a 20x11.5 and went with the spacers to achieve the 9mm required to flush out the 20x11.5 wheel/tire. :thumbup:

Happy 11-07-2019 03:03 PM

Whose running wheel spacers?
 
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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1171221)
They are aftermarket semi-custom (you can choose offset within a certain range) so no, they aren't spec'd for E53. Center bore and bolt pattern are correct obviously. They fit without spacers but sit inside the wheel wells by about 15mm. I measured before ordering the wheels and went with the lowest they offered (+24mm) in a 20x11.5 and went with the spacers to achieve the 9mm required to flush out the 20x11.5 wheel/tire. :thumbup:



Ok I see.

Mine are flush at the fender, but will rub very lightly inside if camber is out of spec. It’s scary how tight they fit in there.

I don’t believe there is a need for spacers as long as everything is dialed in. Definitely do not want a tire to come apart in there, I’m sure major damage could occur.

Davelaz23 11-07-2019 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy (Post 1171224)
Ok I see.

Mine are flush at the fender, but will rub very lightly inside if camber is out of spec. It’s scary how tight they fit in there.

I don’t believe there is a need for spacers as long as everything is dialed in. Definitely do not want a tire to come apart in there, I’m sure major damage could occur.

I agree about not adding spacers if they aren’t needed but I’d like my stock 87’s on 315’s to be flush with my rear fender flares.


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