LC200 Wheel Spacers?

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Tripledave

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Anyone have details on what advantage(s), besides a wider track, one would gain from addition of Spidertrax wheel spacers on a 200? My thoughts are that the look alone may be worth it but I'd really like to know if they give additional clearance for larger tires w/o a lift.
 
Tripledave said:
Anyone have details on what advantage(s), besides a wider track, one would gain from addition of Spidertrax wheel spacers on a 200? My thoughts are that the look alone may be worth it but I'd really like to know if they give additional clearance for larger tires w/o a lift.
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yes and no:)... you will be able to fit a wider tire because you will have more clearance between the tire and the UCA, but then by pushing the wheel/tire combo out further you will be far more likely to rub on the inner fender and the front bumper...
 
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the look will be way better, the wider stance always looks better, imo... possible draw backs would also be more paint damage due to rocks being thrown up at the side of the rig and more wear on your wheel bearings... All that being said I ran them on my 100 for years and loved them!!!
 
All valid points. I sure would like to see how they look on a 200 though. Any pics out there?
 
Tripledave said:
All valid points. I sure would like to see how they look on a 200 though. Any pics out there?
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I just bought a pair off Slee and they will arrive tomorrow, being installed on Thursday a.m. will post pics after. i don't see how 31.75mm spacers could add that much stress to bearings, i would understand if one were to put 40 or 50mm ones, but the slee (Spidertrax) seem very minimal stress.
 
LCKID said:
I just bought a pair off Slee and they will arrive tomorrow, being installed on Thursday a.m. will post pics after. i don't see how 31.75mm spacers could add that much stress to bearings, i would understand if one were to put 40 or 50mm ones, but the slee (Spidertrax) seem very minimal stress.
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I'm surprised that wheel spacers are legal in Switzerland ... :eek:
 
I added pics of my truck under the 'pics' section so you all can see what it looks like with spacers that Slee offroad recently put on.
 
Angelo1 said:
I added pics of my truck under the 'pics' section so you all can see what it looks like with spacers that Slee offroad recently put on.
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Angelo1,

do you notice any vibration? i was discussing these spacers with a friend at Arctic Trucks who warned me that i'm guaranteed vibration; which is a non-start if this is the case....
 
LCKID said:
Angelo1,

do you notice any vibration? i was discussing these spacers with a friend at Arctic Trucks who warned me that i'm guaranteed vibration; which is a non-start if this is the case....
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I drive between 70-80mph on the freeway and have not noticed any vibration. Just smooth sailing. Artic trucks are very extreme "and cool" but they might be using spacers that are 2.25" with the 35" tires they use. If I noticed even the slightest vibration they would be off in a hot second. Besides looks, I honestly feel the truck drives better around turns which is huge on the windy roads I drive on at least 3x a week here in the Rocky Mtns
 
Angelo1 said:
I drive between 70-80mph on the freeway and have not noticed any vibration. Just smooth sailing. Artic trucks are very extreme "and cool" but they might be using spacers that are 2.25" with the 35" tires they use. If I noticed even the slightest vibration they would be off in a hot second. Besides looks, I honestly feel the truck drives better around turns which is huge on the windy roads I drive on at least 3x a week here in the Rocky Mtns
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I am checking with them on the width of spacers he was referring to when commenting on vibration. if i am not mistaken, Arctic compensate for various tires sizes+widths via wheel offset and not spacers; let's see what he reverts with.

that's good re 80mph and i hope it's the same at 100-110mph which is a normal cruising speed for me on the highway

thanks for your feedback and i'll keep you posted; i'm thinking that at this point i might as well put them on and try them....i hope they will also allow for 305/55's i badly want :bounce:
 
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here are some pictures immediately after installation. remember these are 305's therefore wider than stock. will post more pictures after i collect her and bring her home later today (having alignment done)

** Sorry about the pictures, i have no clue how to rotate them...

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LCKID good stuff, have you thought about adding the premium color matched mud-guards ? they are OEM and really make the LC standout especially with your new spacers.
 
Beautiful. Man your car is so clean. Even behind the grill. I don't think mine ever looked that good. Even the metal in your underbody is pristine.
 
Looks great! How do you like it?
 
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