Are spacers needed?

[OBS ROCK]

Just saw this truck on gmfullsize.

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My question is, if I had a cepek on my truck. Could I have the same wheels and tires as him without having spacers? or would I need spacers for stock wheels?

 

[98chev]

That is one sexy truck! yours would look sweet set up like that! im going for the whited out look to

 

[OBS ROCK]

That is one sexy truck! yours would look sweet set up like that! im going for the whited out look to

Thanks man! I think it could good too. I'm just curious if I need spacers for the stock wheels.

 

[SC REBEL]

I dont think you will, good luck with it though

 

[dcZ71]

no why would you need spacers, they're dangerous and hack

 

[dale_gribble]

It has everything to do with offset. All of the manufacturers say that you need a minimum 4.5" backspacing to clear the steering and suspension post lift. So long as those wheels have a backspacing of 4.5" (or more) you are good to go otherwise you might need spacers.

That does look damn good though.

 

[OBS ROCK]

Thanks guys! I only thought I would need spacers because that guy had spacers on his.

 

[dirtyhick42]

Where you plan on getting a cepek?

 

[Dazrin]

It has everything to do with offset. All of the manufacturers say that you need a minimum 4.5" backspacing to clear the steering and suspension post lift. So long as those wheels have a backspacing of 4.5" (or more) you are good to go otherwise you might need spacers.

That does look damn good though.

Ok, now I am confused. You say "minimum of 4.5 backspacing to clear the steering/suspension. Should this be "maximum" instead? More backspacing will mean the wheel is tucked in more and will cause more problems with clearance, right?

I think the factory rims are 16x7 with 4.5" backspacing. I have been looking at a set of 16x8s with 4.25" backspacing and was told they work fine.

 

[OBS ROCK]

Where you plan on getting a cepek?

Not sure yet. Hopefully soon. Trying to get another job right now. So will see...