Wheel Adapters

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  1. Sejabr2000

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    Had 1.5 inch Hub Centric wheel adapters added yesterday. Wanted to push the tire out a bit for a wider stance without buying new wheels and tires. I'm going to use the stock up first. Possibly going to change the adapters to 2 inch. Driver's front, passenger back and front all look good, but the driver's back didn't seem to push the wheel out. All the same adapters put on all 4 wheels. Any ideas why 3 pushed out and one did not? Really strange... I measured and its an inch less than the other 3.
     
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    pics how can that be ?
     
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    Not sure how well you can see them. But it's pretty clear. I don't know how...
    All adapters were exact same.
     
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    Did you check before the adapters were installed? I would say your axle is not centered.
     
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    No, I didn't check before. You mean all of our axles are not centered or just mine? lol
    What your suggesting also affects if I install new wheels and tires all the way around, I will have the same problem...
     
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    If that's the issue it will not change with new tires. Best way to check is remove tires and measure from frame to rotor.

    Also I should really ask, are you sure they all 4 spacers on?
     
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    Bizarre. If you didn't install them yourself, I assume you've confirmed it was actually installed..
     
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    Lol, great minds think alike.
     
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    Yes, I stood there and watched them put all 4 on, even helped. Also before hand, held each one in my hand, all the same size. I measured from frame to outside tire wall. Definitely off by an inch...
     
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    Haha, had to ask about whether it was installed because dumb shit just happens. I'm sure all of us know that.

    Axle not centered seems impossible but what do I know. Nuts left on studs behind 3 of the wheels? That can't be right.
     
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    Offset of that particular wheel different? Maybe move one if the good wheels to that position to verify?
     
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    what about the spacer on the right way . there is a right and wrong with hub centric spacers
     
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    It only goes on one way. It has it's own studs to attach the wheels to.
     
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    did you remedy the wheel spacers ?
     
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    Sorry for the late answer. No remedy yet. I am betting one wheel is different from the other 3. Haven't had time to test theory though. Will update when tested.
     

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