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I know a lot of guys run wheel spaces what are some advantages and disadvantages of running them? I have aftermarket wheels with a different offset that I hate, and was thinking about getting oem wheels and adding 1.5 wheel spacers to get the same clearance.
 

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Downsides: Illegal in some states, added stress on the hub assembly, lugs, and bearing.

Upside: Correct the wheel track if the front and rear are different (I'm looking at you, 70-series), eliminate rubbing with some suspension mods.

Consider: Wheel adapters. These are not the same as a simple spacer, do the same job and allow you to change the bolt pattern, and I don't think any state outlaws them.
 
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I'm using Spydertrax 1.5 so I can keep my Rubicon wheels. I have no plans changing wheels anytime soon.
 
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I know a lot of guys run wheel spaces what are some advantages and disadvantages of running them? I have aftermarket wheels with a different offset that I hate, and was thinking about getting oem wheels and adding 1.5 wheel spacers to get the same clearance.
x2 on Spidertrax. Best not to run spacers/adapters, but if you do, go with top quality.
What vehicle are you running them on? I have a set of 4 with Toyota pattern that only have about 15,000 miles on them I'd be will to part with. I also have a set of OEM 4Runner Trail Edition wheels for sale...
 

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x2 on Spidertrax. Best not to run spacers/adapters, but if you do, go with top quality.
What vehicle are you running them on? I have a set of 4 with Toyota pattern that only have about 15,000 miles on them I'd be will to part with. I also have a set of OEM 4Runner Trail Edition wheels for sale...
I will be running them on my 2010 fj i have 18x9 xd monster wheels that came on it and I hate them, so im looking for a set of oem 16 inch wheels for it. Im in no hurry right now to change my wheels since i just put new tires on it a few months ago.