Wheel Spacer Opinions

Flintrock · 02-05-2009, 08:46 PM

As this project gets close to rolling am thinking it may need a wider footprint for safety. It has a 6" Jakes A-arm that's been taken up another 2-3", mostly stock engine, will get a lightweight "roll" bar to hang accessories on. The 10" rims already have a 2" offset on 22" tires. Off road, mostly lower speed use but do have teenagers that will use it. The wheel stud extensions are cheaper and I thinking 3" total will be enough, but have no experience with any of this.....So
Is spacing necessary?
Back only or front and rear?
Stud spacers or full hub?
Total width?
Any and all opinions are appreciated, as always

Thanks!!!

scottyb · 02-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Use the Billet wheel spacers for saftey..... 2 or 3 inches makes a difference

TheNewGuy · 02-05-2009, 09:02 PM

The wider the better for stability. I would do the front and rear. I think the solid spacer is the better choice, it is stronger.

groundpounder · 02-05-2009, 09:33 PM

your cart looks mean. nice job on your build.

ruredy · 02-05-2009, 09:39 PM

It's safer to widen the wheelbase when you lift a cart. I use the lug extender on my cart that has the cast aluminum wheels, I will not use them with steel wheel. The steel wheels flex and I believe there's more of a chance for it to developer cracks around the lugs. The aluminum wheels won't flex so there's no chance of that happening. As for the lug extender being strong enough, they are. I've run them for years. They have more contact surface area on the hub than my ITP wheels do. Here's a pic of one time wheelie king, Hipshot on his wheelie popin electric beast. Yes those are lug extenders it's standing on, i've done this with my workhorse with to much of a load in the bed. I think the solid spacers are better but with the right wheels the lug extenders work great.

Maxster · 02-05-2009, 09:57 PM

Check out ebay "2" GOLF CART WHEEL SPACERS.

Flintrock · 02-05-2009, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the quick replies guys. Decision made, now the proud owner of 4 new 2" billet spacers from E-Bay thanks Max). Would have gone with the lug extenders but Jon's comments on the steel wheel (that I have) flex changed my mind. Besides, my kids are already on a first name basis with most ER docs, so the price difference is relatively small for any added safety measures!!

Flintrock · 02-05-2009, 10:47 PM

P.S. That Hipshot wheelie pic is awesome!

Monsterezgokid · 02-06-2009, 08:02 PM

When they come in, im sure we will all want to see what they look like

Quadmaster · 02-09-2009, 10:41 PM

You made the right choice. I wonder how much you can feel the difference with the cart at 4 inches wider??
I'm sure you'll let us know..

02-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions Use the Billet wheel spacers for saftey..... 2 or 3 inches makes a difference

02-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions The wider the better for stability. I would do the front and rear. I think the solid spacer is the better choice, it is stronger.
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02-05-2009, 09:33 PM	#4
groundpounder Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: maine Posts: 3,352	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions your cart looks mean. nice job on your build.

02-05-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions It's safer to widen the wheelbase when you lift a cart. I use the lug extender on my cart that has the cast aluminum wheels, I will not use them with steel wheel. The steel wheels flex and I believe there's more of a chance for it to developer cracks around the lugs. The aluminum wheels won't flex so there's no chance of that happening. As for the lug extender being strong enough, they are. I've run them for years. They have more contact surface area on the hub than my ITP wheels do. Here's a pic of one time wheelie king, Hipshot on his wheelie popin electric beast. Yes those are lug extenders it's standing on, i've done this with my workhorse with to much of a load in the bed. I think the solid spacers are better but with the right wheels the lug extenders work great.

02-05-2009, 10:45 PM	#7
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions Thanks for the quick replies guys. Decision made, now the proud owner of 4 new 2" billet spacers from E-Bay thanks Max). Would have gone with the lug extenders but Jon's comments on the steel wheel (that I have) flex changed my mind. Besides, my kids are already on a first name basis with most ER docs, so the price difference is relatively small for any added safety measures!!

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02-05-2009, 10:47 PM	#8
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions P.S. That Hipshot wheelie pic is awesome!

02-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
Monsterezgokid Kid no more!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bradford, Ontario, Canada Posts: 750	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions When they come in, im sure we will all want to see what they look like

02-09-2009, 10:41 PM	#10
Quadmaster Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Out past the Creek, Arizona Posts: 856	Re: Wheel Spacer Opinions You made the right choice. I wonder how much you can feel the difference with the cart at 4 inches wider?? I'm sure you'll let us know..

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