Wheel adaptor/spacer question

[B4C]

Looking at some zr1's or zo6 wheels for my 71 El Camino. Got some c5 brakes going on it and need some wheels. Anyways, in order to run either wheel I need to use a 2in adapter on the front and a 2.5in adapter on the rear. Anyone ever successfully run a setup like that for a long period of time or is a spacer that big just asking for trouble?

[1320B4U]

On a daily driver I wouldn't recommend it however I know plenty of guys that run that size of spacer/adptr for the exact same setup you have. Want you need to source is a quality billet one and to periodically check/torque them to make sure they are w/in spec. Check for any issues from time to time. One downfall is the amt of rolling mass/weight you will have by running these though.

[BonzoHansen]

you want adapters, not spacers. there are plenty of folks running adapters w/o a problem. i would suggest hub centric ones.

[redsoxsstink]

you want adapters, not spacers. there are plenty of folks running adapters w/o a problem. i would suggest hub centric ones.

this.... MANY people run adaptors, I haven't heard of any failures when used properly. I have seen big turbo LSX third gens running 2.5ins all around with no trouble, including drags and road races. to me they just look unsafe to the eye, it's really a shocker when you see it mounted. hardened wheel studs would be nice too

[sweetbmxrider]

Jeeps run adapters all the time.

[WildBillyT]

you want adapters, not spacers. there are plenty of folks running adapters w/o a problem. i would suggest hub centric ones.

Agreed. Adapters are what you want.

[NJ Torque]

I use adapters on my G... no problems in 20000 miles.

[BigAls87Z28]

What everyone said, but make sure you check what size you need after you do the brakes. The C5 upgrade might change the backspacing/offset of the wheel.

[B4C]

What everyone said, but make sure you check what size you need after you do the brakes. The C5 upgrade might change the backspacing/offset of the wheel.

I know I need 17's to clear the fronts. I was thinking of running 17x9 soft 8's and blacking out the trim. I have the tool to measure so I'll double check once the brakes go on

[Paul Huryk]

I know I need 17's to clear the fronts. I was thinking of running 17x9 soft 8's and blacking out the trim. I have the tool to measure so I'll double check once the brakes go on

I want you to be aware that Soft 8's weigh a ton - a 17" x 9" is going to weigh 35lbs or more each! Strong, yes, cheap yes, too heavy - yes.

[WildBillyT]

I know I need 17's to clear the fronts. I was thinking of running 17x9 soft 8's and blacking out the trim. I have the tool to measure so I'll double check once the brakes go on

I had considered running them on my Nova for a split second. I urge you to reconsider.

[BonzoHansen]

soft 8s, the cheap ass big wheel choice of the internet. when not in use they could anchor a battleship.

[B4C]

I want you to be aware that Soft 8's weigh a ton - a 17" x 9" is going to weigh 35lbs or more each! Strong, yes, cheap yes, too heavy - yes.

I had considered running them on my Nova for a split second. I urge you to reconsider.

soft 8s, the cheap ass big wheel choice of the internet. when not in use they could anchor a battleship.

They are cheap and heavy. I'm not sure I want to deal with 40 lug nuts lol. It's not a race car just a cruiser and parts hauler.

[B4C]

I just looked up the weight, a 17x9 is 40lbs without the tire....yikes.

[BonzoHansen]

They are cheap and heavy. I'm not sure I want to deal with 40 lug nuts lol. It's not a race car just a cruiser and parts hauler.

how often do you plan to remove the rotors? you don't have to remove the spacers to remove the wheels.

[B4C]

Found some hub centric and wheel centric adapters on ebay, going to go that route with c5 magnesium wheels