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I was hoping to get some insight on wheel spacers, not whether or not I should use them as I know people have opinions both ways, but more focused on size. I know a lot of people here are running 1-2" spacers, but they had rubbing/trimming to deal with due to the size. I am looking for a more subtle approach and was curious if anyone here has any experience with 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch spacers. I found a solid set of 1/2 inch spacers that just use longer lug bolts for $180 for the set of four. Also Crown makes a set of 3/4 inch spacers that have the attached studs/lugs and you would then use lug nuts to attach the wheel and are also reasonably priced, $90 a pair, but my only concern is rubbing. My TH is still so new I cant bring myself to cut on it yet...

My question is, is anyone running 1/2 to 3/4 inch spacers?

If so, did you experience any rubbing that required trimming because as I stated I'm not ready to do any trimming...

I have the HS 2 inch lift and will be putting on 245/70r17 Duratracs hopefully within the week.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
 
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I know I don't need them, I WANT them... lol

No, I just think pushing the tires out just a hair would improve the stance/appearance. I don't want to go extreme with it. Just enough to look good and still be able to maintain functionality/ride quality/etc without having to grind/trim.
 
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thehydrant said:
You "might" be ok.
I have 3/4" spacers with 265/70/17.
They rub

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OK, Thanks! I'm ok with some very light rubbing near full lock on turns, I just don't want it to be severe enough to require any trimming at all or any damage to the tires or anything else of course. I'm also now toying with the idea of going with a 255/70 tire vs the 245/70. I have read others on here use that size with no issues and require no trimming as long as they have the 2 inch lift. Going with that size would also give me about an additional half an inch of width and height. Which would make spacers a little more unnecessary.
 
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