ticki2 wrote:
Desert1667 wrote:
Just thought I would mention something everyone might not know. If you look at the "Accuride Wheel" catalog it list all the replacement wheels sizes and specs. Unfortunately for GM owners, replacement wheels have the least amount of offset, about 5.00 inches. Ford and Dodge wheels go up to 5.35 inches (on each wheel)or more, all this makes extra clearance at the tire.
I guess my point is Ford and Dodge owners will have more clearance with the same 235 85 R 16 tire than GM guys.
Desert
That is exactly the problem with the GM's , the offset is the same till about 2010 when they went to the 17" wheel . Why they cut it so close is a mystery . Tires vary from make and model within the same size . I believe the GM spec calls for 8.8" being the max tire width , so check the tire specs for the one you are interested in. I am running 235's that are 9.2" and they show that they have touched at the bulge bouncing down the road at full load . So far it has been 3 years and 30000 miles and no troubles , but that is not proof of anything .I am still looking for a better solution because I do like the 235's . I have followed this subject on several forums and have not read of a single failure using Fred's spacers and think I am going that direction . The key to the spacers is to make sure they have the lip to keep the outer wheel hub-centric and stays centered because the lugs are washer type , not tapered .I had spacers on an old suburban for 100,000 miles with no problem . When you think about it all one ton dually's have a 4" spacer on the front wheels .
I have read on some other forums that some aftermarket aluminum wheels for GM's have a little more offset, I don't know if it would be enough to make a difference. Every little bit would help. 5.00 inch to 5.350 would amount to almost 3/8 inch , might be enough to make the difference.
Desert
