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Old 11-05-2008, 12:27 AM
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Default How to get SS wheels to fit flush with the rear?

Since SS wheels are only 9 inches wide, is there anything that can make the rears fit flush with the top of the rear, sort of like this:



Or do I need 10.5's?
Old 11-05-2008, 12:38 AM
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a spacer will do
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A 1" wheel adapter will do that...you may even want 1-1/2". Depends...if u have a 275 tire....1" will even it out. I have 1" wheel adapters on my 285 tire in sig.
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So a 1 inch spacer is possible without replacing the studs?
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the spacer has its on studs..
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to do it right you will need an 11" rim. but a 1.5" spacer will get it out there.
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1" hub spacer/adapter Is what you need; something like Eibach or H&R 1" hub spacers.
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As others mentioned a spacer will do.



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