wheel adapters?

scarface · 09-21-2007, 12:06 PM

whats everyones opinion on wheel adapters? I am thinking about buying a new rear axle and it is 5 on 5.5. all my wheels are 5 on 4.5. just wondering if it is worth it

carwash · 09-21-2007, 12:11 PM

they are safe, i used to use wheel spacers, 4" ones in fact, on the back of my last jeep...

problem is the adapters will make you wider just like a spacer, by at least an inch or so each side.

scarface · 09-21-2007, 01:11 PM

that isn't bad in my book, I want to be a little wider anyway. Do you sell adapters mike?

4RunnerAdam · 09-21-2007, 02:05 PM

You can get them at www.aimind.com

Just make sure you re-torque them after an initial 100 miles or so. Then check them every so often afterwards. Aluminum will expand and contract and loosen up the lug nuts, and since you will have 10 per wheel now it will be important.

carwash · 09-21-2007, 02:08 PM

I don't carry them, sorry.

scarface · 09-21-2007, 02:17 PM

I almost think for that price I will get the Super 88 kit for it. I was looking at this site just for ideas... google
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada.../5550-5450.htm

scarface · 09-21-2007, 02:36 PM

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_192370_-1

this one looks pretty dang cheep though

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_804698_-1
that one isnt bad

94Dodge Truggy · 09-21-2007, 02:50 PM

I have welded up the holes before and put a new bolt pattern in the axle shaft before but would not be comfortable doing that on a daily driver. I have wheel spacers on the truggy. 3.5'' in the front and 2'' in the rear and run them on the mustang too! Be sure to recheck the torque and use locktite.

09-21-2007, 12:06 PM	#1
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	wheel adapters? whats everyones opinion on wheel adapters? I am thinking about buying a new rear axle and it is 5 on 5.5. all my wheels are 5 on 4.5. just wondering if it is worth it __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-21-2007, 12:11 PM	#2
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	they are safe, i used to use wheel spacers, 4" ones in fact, on the back of my last jeep... problem is the adapters will make you wider just like a spacer, by at least an inch or so each side. __________________

09-21-2007, 01:11 PM	#3
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	that isn't bad in my book, I want to be a little wider anyway. Do you sell adapters mike? __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-21-2007, 02:08 PM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	I don't carry them, sorry. __________________

09-21-2007, 02:17 PM	#6
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	I almost think for that price I will get the Super 88 kit for it. I was looking at this site just for ideas... google http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Ada.../5550-5450.htm __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-21-2007, 02:05 PM	#4
4RunnerAdam Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near eastgate mall Posts: 171	You can get them at www.aimind.com Just make sure you re-torque them after an initial 100 miles or so. Then check them every so often afterwards. Aluminum will expand and contract and loosen up the lug nuts, and since you will have 10 per wheel now it will be important.

09-21-2007, 02:36 PM	#7
scarface I beat anorexia! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Posts: 175	http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_192370_-1 this one looks pretty dang cheep though http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_804698_-1 that one isnt bad __________________ I believe this will be our finest hour

09-21-2007, 02:50 PM	#8
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I have welded up the holes before and put a new bolt pattern in the axle shaft before but would not be comfortable doing that on a daily driver. I have wheel spacers on the truggy. 3.5'' in the front and 2'' in the rear and run them on the mustang too! Be sure to recheck the torque and use locktite.