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Racersky · 10-22-2010, 06:39 AM

Like what the title states....Is running wheel adapters dangerous? I find that 5x100 really does not have a good selection for wide wheels and I tried searching forums about wheel adapters to see how dangerous they are to drive with. I could not find anything that would answer my question so I came to ask you guys that are more knowledgeable to give me the answer I need. What the wheel adapter would let me accomplish is to go from 5x100 to 5x114.3. This way it will give me a bigger choice in wheels.

Forever Rel · 11-12-2010, 03:20 AM

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?

ScubaSteve · 11-12-2010, 05:11 PM

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.

evomike · 11-12-2010, 05:30 PM

Bolt on adapter are not dangerous in any way

DPancoast · 11-16-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomike

Bolt on adapter are not dangerous in any way

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.

pmanliu · 11-16-2010, 10:49 PM

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.

Evo8kid · 11-18-2010, 06:34 PM

just run half inch washers around the studs

ourbloodykisses · 11-22-2010, 08:17 PM

^then you have less stud threads.

do it right, if you can. swap it out.

thefro526 · 11-24-2010, 10:44 AM

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)

upperguy · 11-24-2010, 10:56 AM

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.

05suby · 12-13-2010, 05:37 AM

listen to mike and dan

Erik@R/TTuning · 12-13-2010, 01:59 PM

Agreed on the bolt on spacers. I have run them for years, autoXed a few times and never had a problem.

sean3 · 12-13-2010, 02:08 PM

I've been running the ebay special 1.25" spacers for a year now, no problems.

RayArroyo · 12-13-2010, 03:33 PM

I run Ichicba 20 mm bolt on spacers in the front

PrideNas · 12-13-2010, 04:57 PM

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

ourbloodykisses · 12-13-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

I run Ichicba 20 mm bolt on spacers in the front

that post is really ****ing helpful, just like this one I am typing now.

nissamax · 01-13-2011, 04:01 AM

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.

11-12-2010, 05:11 PM	#3
ScubaSteve Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montgomery County Member #2599 My Ride: 1993 s13 coupe Ka-t; 2005 Legacy GT Ltd iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ TempleTuners To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-18-2010, 06:34 PM	#7
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11-22-2010, 08:17 PM	#8
ourbloodykisses Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Williamstown, NJ Member #8143 My Ride: 2002 Honda Civic EX iTrader: (0)	^then you have less stud threads. do it right, if you can. swap it out. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-13-2010, 05:37 AM	#11
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12-13-2010, 03:33 PM	#14
RayArroyo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ALBANY/PHILLY Member #205 My Ride: GTR/RSTI/MDX Sport iTrader: (3)	I run Ichicba 20 mm bolt on spacers in the front __________________ formerly ray@turbotek

11-12-2010, 03:20 AM	#2
Forever Rel Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14994 My Ride: 2000 Mitsu Eclipse GT / 2008 VW jetta 2.0T iTrader: (1)	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, 05:30 PM	#4
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Bolt on adapter are not dangerous in any way

11-16-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
pmanliu Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC -> Wayne PA Member #17965 My Ride: 2008 Infiniti FX35 iTrader: (0)	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.

12-13-2010, 01:59 PM	#12
Erik@R/TTuning Former Vendor Join Date: Aug 2010 Member #17281 My Ride: 2000 MR2 Spyder iTrader: (1)	Agreed on the bolt on spacers. I have run them for years, autoXed a few times and never had a problem.

12-13-2010, 02:08 PM	#13
sean3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Member #5757 My Ride: 04 Mach 1 iTrader: (0)	I've been running the ebay special 1.25" spacers for a year now, no problems.

12-13-2010, 04:57 PM	#15
PrideNas Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2010 Member #16452 My Ride: Nissan Skyline GTR R33 iTrader: (0)	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

01-13-2011, 04:01 AM	#17
nissamax Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9190 My Ride: Magic Carpet iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ MY BUGEYE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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