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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 01:31 AM
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What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

Hey all, look like I'll be picking up a set of ZR1 wheels this upcoming week. They are 17x9.5 with a 56 mm offset and I'm running them on all 4 corners. I've heard people recommend 2 inch spacers all around. What are the best brands for wheel spacers?
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Old Feb 15, 2021 | 10:48 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

whatever you get make sure you get hub centric ones i paid like 45 for a pair on ebay yrs ago

i have those rims but there 17x9 from the 4th gens they are the real gms not aftermarket

i have 1le front brakes so i can run less than 2inch i have to double check but im sure my rear are 1.25 and the front are 1.5


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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

56mm is closer to 2.2" -if that's available. ...and with stock brakes, that .2 will likely make a difference.
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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 04:11 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

I've been looking at these.
https://www.titanwheelaccessories.co...29228492357655
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Old Feb 16, 2021 | 04:54 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

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56mm is closer to 2.2" -if that's available. ...and with stock brakes, that .2 will likely make a difference.
Yeah it seems so. Skulte recommend 2.25 inch spacers so I will probably end up ordering a set of those instead of 2 inch ones.
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Old May 2, 2021 | 07:48 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

Finally ended up getting some tires to throw on the wheels, still need to get the spacers. Just curious if anyone has some personal experience with either 2 inch or 2.25 inch spacers.
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Old May 15, 2021 | 09:09 AM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

I noticed Titan has the 2” adapters but not 2 1/4 or 2 1/2.
Does anyone know where I can find them?
I’ll be running C6 5 spokes.
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Old May 15, 2021 | 12:39 PM
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Re: What wheel spacer size to run/ what brand to get?

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I noticed Titan has the 2” adapters but not 2 1/4 or 2 1/2.
Does anyone know where I can find them?
I’ll be running C6 5 spokes.
I ended up going for 2 1/4 spacers that I bought off ebay. These ones to be specific https://www.ebay.com/itm/322395052427
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