Thought some of you might find this solution useful.
I'm running 20X10 0 offset wheels and 11" wide tires on the rear and 18X8's on the front of my Impala. For a wider stance and more importantly, to have space to run the 2-1/2 inch exhaust over the rear axle, I'm running 1 inch studded hub centric spacers from US wheel spacers. for the rear, this is an alternative to buying $1500 a pop billet custom wheels or widening the rear axle.
The problem I have in the rear is space to install the wheels, at any drop position.
The solution I came up with is to use lug bolts in the place of studs in the spacer to attach the wheel. I gain the length of the stud (1-1/4") that is installed in the spacer. The wheels go right on. Using the existing rear spacers, I indicated each counter bore where the studs used to be, bored a press fit hole for a knurled steel threaded insert, and bored for the insert head. Had to make the inserts as nothing was available that would suffice.
From Gorilla, I sourced lug bolts matching the front wrenching end, of a suitable size and length. Torqued to 85ft/lb. Included some photos of the spacers
I suspect some may not like hub centric spacers, but I have used them in the past with 0 issues. Just red or blue Loctite the nuts and torque them. Advise a retorque at some point. This is not an advertisement as I don't currently have any intention to make them for sale.
I'm running 20X10 0 offset wheels and 11" wide tires on the rear and 18X8's on the front of my Impala. For a wider stance and more importantly, to have space to run the 2-1/2 inch exhaust over the rear axle, I'm running 1 inch studded hub centric spacers from US wheel spacers. for the rear, this is an alternative to buying $1500 a pop billet custom wheels or widening the rear axle.
The problem I have in the rear is space to install the wheels, at any drop position.
The solution I came up with is to use lug bolts in the place of studs in the spacer to attach the wheel. I gain the length of the stud (1-1/4") that is installed in the spacer. The wheels go right on. Using the existing rear spacers, I indicated each counter bore where the studs used to be, bored a press fit hole for a knurled steel threaded insert, and bored for the insert head. Had to make the inserts as nothing was available that would suffice.
From Gorilla, I sourced lug bolts matching the front wrenching end, of a suitable size and length. Torqued to 85ft/lb. Included some photos of the spacers
I suspect some may not like hub centric spacers, but I have used them in the past with 0 issues. Just red or blue Loctite the nuts and torque them. Advise a retorque at some point. This is not an advertisement as I don't currently have any intention to make them for sale.
