Hub Adapters

[z168]

Im trying for something different with wheels. Hub adapters are used a lot for modified cars. and while its not ideal, it does get the job done

However, with the heft of our trucks, how bad an idea is it to do this?



Thanks

 

[FordandPolaris]

It should be fine. I have read of guys using wheel spacers with no issue before. You just going for the wide stance look or looking to put some big meats on there?

 

[z168]

more like a different brand of wheels.

I dont haul anything heavy either. Im more concerned about the freeway driving. but thats good to hear. I carry on then

 

[tonydiv]

The most important thing is to make sure that the spacers/adapters are 'hubcentric'. Basically meaning that they self center around the hub and don't rely on the lugs to center the spacer. A generic, non-hubcentric spacer can cause vibration that feels like a very out of balance wheel.

 

[Thermo]

Z168, I would also recommend if you are going to make a change over like this, go to say the 6x135 bolt pattern (vice something like the 5x135 pattern) since the 6x135 pattern is going to normally be associated with a wheel that has a larger backspacing/more positive offset. This is going to be beneficial to you since you will be able to play some with the thickness of the hub and the backspacing to maintain the alignment of the hub bearing and the center of the wheel. It is this difference between hub bearing center and wheel center that can cause issues. some difference is manageable, but you start getting too much and you can run into issues.

 

[z168]

The most important thing is to make sure that the spacers/adapters are 'hubcentric'. Basically meaning that they self center around the hub and don't rely on the lugs to center the spacer. A generic, non-hubcentric spacer can cause vibration that feels like a very out of balance wheel.

GOod to know. I thought only european cars had issues with non-hubcentric wheels (I know japanese imports dont). Anyway good to know thanks

 

[z168]

Z168, I would also recommend if you are going to make a change over like this, go to say the 6x135 bolt pattern (vice something like the 5x135 pattern) since the 6x135 pattern is going to normally be associated with a wheel that has a larger backspacing/more positive offset. This is going to be beneficial to you since you will be able to play some with the thickness of the hub and the backspacing to maintain the alignment of the hub bearing and the center of the wheel. It is this difference between hub bearing center and wheel center that can cause issues. some difference is manageable, but you start getting too much and you can run into issues.

I have a few wheels sets in my garage and its all 5x112 so I figured Id put them to use.

I plan to put on 19x8.5 all around