NWExplorer97
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- City, State
- Pacific NW, WA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 Explorer XLT
Can anyone explain the difference using (if any) 1" center centric wheel spacers or 1" deeper off set wheels?
Obviously I'd like to widen the stance with my 31x10.5s. I know some say the wheel spacers can cause premature wear on the bearings, etc. While others say they've had them on for years with no additional wear. It seems to me that the 1" spacers or 1" off set wheels would put the same load on the bearings, etc. I'd prefer the stock 7" wheels for 2 reasons, first $, second when I lower the air pressure for mud and snow I've had wider wheels loose the bead seal and resulted in flat tires.
Curious to hear what others have to say.
Obviously I'd like to widen the stance with my 31x10.5s. I know some say the wheel spacers can cause premature wear on the bearings, etc. While others say they've had them on for years with no additional wear. It seems to me that the 1" spacers or 1" off set wheels would put the same load on the bearings, etc. I'd prefer the stock 7" wheels for 2 reasons, first $, second when I lower the air pressure for mud and snow I've had wider wheels loose the bead seal and resulted in flat tires.
Curious to hear what others have to say.
