When I purchased my Xterra I negotiated from bigger and more aggressive tires. Which lead to rubbing, which lead to installers improperly heating and melted holes in the fenderliners.
Since then, the dealership has replaced the damaged items and installed a 2" Revtek lift. It looks great and there is NO rubbing, however I am seeing a lot about "Wheel Spacers" or "Wheel Adapters"
I have been doing a lot of reading trying to figure out what options I have:
1. Add the Wheel Adapters to give it a wider stance and eliminate future chances of rubbing or damaging the tires if/when going over bumps/rocks
2. Just keep the 2" lift and be happy
3. Replace the wheels with a larger offset
#3 I don't like because I like the stock wheels and don't feel like investing several hundred just for pure looks.
#2 isn't my favorite because I prefer the look of the tires being a little more flush with the fender and not tucked as much. Additionally, A friend lifted their frontier with a 2" Revtek kit and when he was taking a corner he hit a speed bump and it put a 2 inch gouge in his tires and tore off his splash guard, so i feel like adding the spacers to be extra safe
#1 Seems like a reasonable option and a valid reason as well. However I am aware of the ongoing concern with "spacers" however I am looking into wheel adapters which appear to be more reliable. Assuming it is installed properly
If I did buy wheel adapters, would I need to pay to get it Mounted and Balance or since it has been recently done, should I just install the adapter and put the wheels on and tighten it all down to the manuals specs and its good?
Since then, the dealership has replaced the damaged items and installed a 2" Revtek lift. It looks great and there is NO rubbing, however I am seeing a lot about "Wheel Spacers" or "Wheel Adapters"
I have been doing a lot of reading trying to figure out what options I have:
1. Add the Wheel Adapters to give it a wider stance and eliminate future chances of rubbing or damaging the tires if/when going over bumps/rocks
2. Just keep the 2" lift and be happy
3. Replace the wheels with a larger offset
#3 I don't like because I like the stock wheels and don't feel like investing several hundred just for pure looks.
#2 isn't my favorite because I prefer the look of the tires being a little more flush with the fender and not tucked as much. Additionally, A friend lifted their frontier with a 2" Revtek kit and when he was taking a corner he hit a speed bump and it put a 2 inch gouge in his tires and tore off his splash guard, so i feel like adding the spacers to be extra safe
#1 Seems like a reasonable option and a valid reason as well. However I am aware of the ongoing concern with "spacers" however I am looking into wheel adapters which appear to be more reliable. Assuming it is installed properly
If I did buy wheel adapters, would I need to pay to get it Mounted and Balance or since it has been recently done, should I just install the adapter and put the wheels on and tighten it all down to the manuals specs and its good?