Wheel spacers
I recently used wheel spacers on my application because the wheels I wanted to use were only avail in 4 7/8 backspace, and I needed approx 3 5/8 backspace.
I used spacers that were 1 1/4" thick (this is the minimum thickness , if you go thinner you'd have to shorten your existing studs). I bought mine from wheelspacers.com there are other companys also you can find on the web too. Just make sure they are made from 6061 T-6 billet alum. and are hub centric (the I.D. of the spacer is slightly bigger than the O.D. of your rotors) I believe it's 107mm ???
As for are they strong enough, and load location etc...
These are used everyday in serious drag, road, and offroad racing and seem to hold up fine. So my street/hwy/ mild offroad driving habits shouldn't be a problem
Just make sure you get them from a reputable company that makes these daily . There are many factors of great importance, and this is one area where you dont want a problem.
As for my application, no problems at all . They bring my wheels out into my fender flares perfectly. I think I paid $60.00ea? complete with new tapered lug nuts and new pressed in studs.
Good luck
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