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Old May 26, 2020 | 11:25 AM
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Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

Hi folks.

Who is the best supplier of wheel adapters/spacers? been talking to tireshopsupplies.com but they take forever to respond.
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Old May 27, 2020 | 02:27 PM
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Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

I've just bought mine off Amazon in the past. Two of my daily drivers over the years have had adapters.
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Old Jun 2, 2020 | 01:42 PM
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Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

Bought my adapters from Summit Racing
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 03:00 PM
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Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

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Bought my adapters from Summit Racing
What did you use? did you need to get center rings as well for the hub centric?

This adapter stuff is annoying. So many options.
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 03:01 PM
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Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

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I've just bought mine off Amazon in the past. Two of my daily drivers over the years have had adapters.
Which ones did you get?
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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Re: Wheel adapter/spacer vendor

Originally Posted by Hawkeye1980
Which ones did you get?
mine are 1.25” adapters to help clear the front hub and accommodate a 5x120 bolt pattern. The adapter or spacer you use will really be determined ultimately by the wheel you’re planning on going with. Bolt pattern , back spacing, offset , etc will all determine what you need. In my case, I will eventually be running a 18x10.5” wheel on all 4 corner




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