10-22-2010, 06:39 AM | #1 | |
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How dangerous is it to run wheel adapters?
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11-12-2010, 03:20 AM | #2 |
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a few told me that its bad to have on if you have fwd. i had adapters up front to clear brakes and i didnt like the ride. i like to drive hard at times too but i just didnt feel safe. as for rwd, idk.
Thats a good question because i never really got a solid answer myself. If someone with good knowledge would know, how about this: fwd but adapters in the rear? |
11-12-2010, 05:11 PM | #3 |
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I can't speak from experience but I can tell you that you're going to be adding a lot of stress to your studs. They would definitely fail on the wheels that put power to the ground before they would on a non-driven wheel but I wouldn't recommend them anyway. If you do decide to use them make sure they are a high quality metal and you might want to consider replacing your studs to be safe.
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11-16-2010, 10:31 PM | #5 | |
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this. its just like BOLT ON wheel spacers. key words, bolt.... on.
the only thing that I can think of but dont know for sure that you have to worry about is hub centricty (is that even a word? lol) of the wheels when its all said and done. but they sell rings for that if needed.
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11-16-2010, 10:49 PM | #6 |
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H&R + Ichiba make quality wheel adapters...
just make sure you torque to spec, check them after 100 miles, and like DPancoast mentioned are hubcentric. I'm running ichiba v2 25mm spacers (v2 is bolt on, v1 will required extended lugs) with no problem. |
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just run half inch washers around the studs
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^then you have less stud threads.
do it right, if you can. swap it out.
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Bolt On wheel adapters are cool, they're essentially the same thing as bolt on wheel spacers, they just have two different patterns.
Just be sure to spend some money and get quality units. Cheap bolt on spacers and adapters like to do weird things, like have the studs strip, spin and break. Oh, and for what it's worth, it might increase your wheel selection because you have a more common bolt pattern, but you'll have to run a higher offset because of the increased spacing... (minimum of 20mm spacing usually)
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11-24-2010, 10:56 AM | #10 | |
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Yeah as long as you get an adapter that isn't an ebay special you should be fine(Realistically, even those as long as installed properly shouldn't be an issue). you're going to have a thick piece of metal sandwiched between 2 other thick pieces of metal, secured by 10 beefy bolts.
It's not like we're talking about a 4" spacer that is going to add flex.
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12-13-2010, 05:37 AM | #11 |
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listen to mike and dan
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12-13-2010, 04:57 PM | #15 |
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We run and sell Project KICS Spacers/Adapters. Run with a good brand name and you should be fine. Your not looking to bring the wheels out for a "hellaflush" look right?
Assuming the answer to that question is yes: Your not looking for an aggressive setup anyway. Spend the money and get the right ****. Project KICS/ ICHIBA/EIbach/H&R |
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that post is really ****ing helpful, just like this one I am typing now.
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01-13-2011, 04:01 AM | #17 |
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was about to make a thread and then i decided to search and o look theres a thread already.
anyway i found a really good deal on rims accept i have 5x100 and the rims are5x114 some people are saying mixed things so i wanted to reopen it? and see if i can find more answers just feel like there kind of unsafe but i want these rims. i would be daily driving the <<< car im driving AWD idk if that makes a difference.
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