Wheel Adaptors

[tomdietrying]

Has anyone put wheel adaptors on their VX yet? What are the pros and cons? I'm running 285/60/18s now. I like the width of the tire, but I'd like them to stick out about an inch more. This seems like a good solution without having to buy new wheels. Here are the ones I was looking at. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Isuzu-Vehicross-99-on-Wheel-Spacers-Adapters-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414d929b3dQQitemZ2804 74327869QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccess ories

Peace.
Tom

[ZEUS]

Hey Tom. Richard (Kodiak) has them installed on his VX and has had no problems with them. Not sure what brand he has or where he got them so you may want to PM him for info.

[Triathlete]

Make sure to buy good quality spacers, properly torque them and recheck them from time to time and you should be alright.

[atilla_the_fun]

Hey, check ebay for Toyota truck 6 bolt spacers. They are like 20 bucks cheaper for the same flippin part. It just needs to b 6x5.5"

[tomdietrying]

Thx Attilla I'll check it right now.
Peace.
Tom

[Ldub]

Here's some stuff you should read/look at...:yesgray:

http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4674537_wheel-adapters-safe.html

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacer_faq.cfm%3Fcategory%3D6%26gacid%3D%23safe&usg=AFQjCNFqfzPIWP_MMb0g5r5D9McJJN0Kqg&ei=py-3S6L_HoHCNYjZmOIL&sa=X&oi=section_link&resnum=3&ct=legacy&ved=0CBEQygQ

http://www.google.com/search?q=are+wheel+adapters+and+spacers+safe%3F&hl=en&sa=G&tbs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=py-3S6L_HoHCNYjZmOIL&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CB8QqwQwAw

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/wheel-spacers-safe-not-153552.html

All to be taken as info only...:smilewink
Something as important as keeping the wheels on your VX is not where I would be trying to save a few $$$.

Also, get an alignment if you install spacers...:_wrench:
And use red loc-tite on the stud threads for bolting the spacers to the hub.

[Ldub]

Hey, check ebay for Toyota truck 6 bolt spacers. They are like 20 bucks cheaper for the same flippin part. It just needs to b 6x5.5"


Thx Attilla I'll check it right now.
Peace.
Tom

No matter what you decide, make sure the center bore measurement is large enough.

[tomdietrying]

No matter what you decide, make sure the center bore measurement is large enough.

Thanks for the read and the videos Larry. Very interesting. Just to make sure, our center bore is 108 mm right?

Here are the three companies I checked out.
http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacer_faq.cfm?category=6&gacid=#safe
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-TOYOTA-GMC-WHEEL-SPACERS-ADAPTER-1-0-6-X-5-5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c1168712aQQitemZ1205 51141674QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccess ories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Isuzu-Vehicross-99-on-Wheel-Spacers-Adapters-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414d929b3dQQitemZ2804 74327869QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccess ories

From what I can tell, the material is the same on all three. (Billet 6061-T6 Aluminumn) The price is the only difference I can tell.
EX. 1 - $220
EX. 2 - $120
EX. 3 - $140

What do you think guys?

Peace.
Tom

[atilla_the_fun]

I really want to get a set of wheel spacers. Are you bringing your stock wheels to the edge of the fender? Thats what I would like to do. I haven't measured and don't know if its 1" or 3/4".

I've got a set of Tom's window brackets that I'm going to sell (mine weren't broken it turns out..) and try and finance a set of these spacers (the nissan/toyota ones).



Hey do we have to cut our studs down for the Isuzu stock 18" wheel to fit?

[Triathlete]

Here are 3 of the better known brands... (http://polyperformance.com/shop/Wheel-Spacers-p-1-c-830.html)

[WormGod]

I would avoid wheel spacers. They put more load bearing on your hubs, which means bearings go faster. My advice would be to just find a wheel that has a lesser offset (wider wheel + lower offset = more aggressive wheel well stance). It's a balancing act though. Too much negative offset can still put more load bearing on your hubs.

[kodiak]

I’ve had spacers on mine for the past 3 years without any problems. The ones I have were custom made for a Toyota. They’re ¾ inch. I hand torque the lugs and used loc tite.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Spacers_800.jpg[/URL]

[djvx]

Thanks for the read and the videos Larry. Very interesting. Just to make sure, our center bore is 108 mm right?

Here are the three companies I checked out.
http://www.performancewheel.com/Spacer_faq.cfm?category=6&gacid=#safe
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-TOYOTA-GMC-WHEEL-SPACERS-ADAPTER-1-0-6-X-5-5_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c1168712aQQitemZ1205 51141674QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccess ories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Isuzu-Vehicross-99-on-Wheel-Spacers-Adapters-1_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414d929b3dQQitemZ2804 74327869QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccess ories

From what I can tell, the material is the same on all three. (Billet 6061-T6 Aluminumn) The price is the only difference I can tell.
EX. 1 - $220
EX. 2 - $120
EX. 3 - $140

What do you think guys?

Peace.
Tom

So Tom, have you decided?

[tomdietrying]

Yeah, I went with the with #2. Material was the same, quality was the same so I got them. They look good.........I put them on this past Saturday. My 285/60/18s Nittos are about 2.5 years old so the thread is a little worn. I know when I buy my new Nittos I'll have to do a little trimming.

We have a mini meet here in Dallas this Sunday, so hopefully I'll get some nice pics.

Peace.
Tom

[atilla_the_fun]

Tom, did you have to grind off the stock studs any?

[tomdietrying]

I was getting some stuff done to my VX, and I had the guys at the shop put them on. It was a real quick process. I forgot to ask them about it.
Peace.
Tom

[djvx]

Tom Can I get a full overview and pics?

[djvx]

Earth to Tom, do you copy?

[tomdietrying]

I just sent you a P.M.
Peace.
Tom

[atilla_the_fun]

could you just post it here for us all?