pattern spacers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 04:20 AM
  #1  
D.lee00150's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, KS
pattern spacers

I have a 00 2wd supercab and i want to put aftermarket wheels on it. Most of the wheels for this truck are too bulky and off road looking. The wheel i would love to have is the Shelby Razor but can not get in my fittment. I was told by my local wheel dealer that i could use a patttern changing spacer to fit the wheels to my truck. Doing this i would be going from 5-135 to whatever the new Mustang is. Is there any problems associated in doing this? and if i run 18 in wheels what would be my tire size to keep the speedo somewhat correct?
Thanks
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:10 PM
  #2  
wandell's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 28,203
Likes: 2
From: cairo,ga
Wheel spacers/adaptors are a bad idea. They can cause fitment and vibration issues as well as increasing wear and tear on your suspension and steering components.
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:21 PM
  #3  
D.lee00150's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, KS
Ok, Is there a way i can swap the pattern with out the adapters?
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:29 PM
  #4  
wandell's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 28,203
Likes: 2
From: cairo,ga
Install new hubs drilled with a different bolt pattern. It would probably be cheaper to have custom wheels made.
 
Reply
Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:35 PM
  #5  
D.lee00150's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, KS
Ok. Thanks for the help. Maybe i should just get a mustang!! lol
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:19 AM.