Hey guys, I have a buddy with a 2007 impalla SS who wants wider tires. What are you guys running and what do you suggest to widen the stance?

 

He could use wheel spacers to make it a widen stance. I think a few people here use them.

 

Thats what I suggested. I think they look good.

 

Yeah I want to put them on the back of my car, can they go on the front of the car as well?

 

Yeah, there is a link to a quality set of spacers on my public profile posted by crusader SS

 

I may have to pick up a set of those for the fronts and backs then when I get some extra cash.

 

If you want to widen the stance of your car do it by altering the offset of your wheels - not spacers. Even then, don't go too wide or you will upset the suspension geometry. Wheel studs will shear off and suspension parts (and hubs) will wear at an accelerated rate which will effect alignment which will effect tire contact and wear.

On a side note - If you plan on taking your car to the track they may DQ you for running wheel spacers or adapters. A lot of tracks consider them a safety hazard and will not let you run.

 

Stop scaring everyone with your unproven babble

People have been using quality billet aluminum wheel spacers for years without any issues.
1.5" on the rear and 1.0" on the front is the max you want to use on stock wheels that have a 52mm offset...if you are going to use spacers, it is important to use both hub centric and wheel centric spacers for our 70.3mm hub bore. This will ensure a tight, no wobble fit and a smooth ride. I usually pay less than $50ea. for mine and have never had an issue...

Widest tire size for the stock 18x7" wheel is a 255/45/18. Looks good and fits fine.

 

I have spacers on my rear wheels. The BMR control arms being wider and my 255/50/16's I was barely rubbing. So we have 1/4" spacers and they work fine for this situation. I did have all my wheel studs replaced with ARP brand wheel studs this past August.

 

I love these people that discount the truth as 'babble' just because they've been lucky enough to not have it happen to them or they are just ignorant in regards to the subject. Before you attack me for my factual and informative post you should do a little research. Call your local track and ask if you are allowed to run wheel spacers or adapters. Read the NHRA rule book. Talk to some experienced racers and ask their opinion of spacers. Spacers are a Band-Aid cure that can lead to potential danger and death. That is not babble - that is fact. If you want to put wider tires on your car do it the right way. Alter the offset of your wheel to accommodate for the wider rubber.

If you want to run spacers, more power to you. It's just one of those things I'd never do or recommend anyone else doing. Why invite trouble when you can do it right the first time and not have to worry about your band aid/quick fix failing.