Thanks. Forgive me for being total ignorant but what are spacers and where do they go?
For smaller than 19 inch wheels, I thought the hinderance were the brake components (rotors/calipers) being in the way.
Most rims are tapered, meaning the part that you can see (part facing the curb) has a smaller diameter than the part facing the underside of the truck/car.
A spacer allows you to push the wheel/rim out (towards the curb), therefore allowing more clearance between the brake caliper and the inner rim.
A spacer is a disc made of metal which is placed between the brake rotor/disc and the rim.
There are various thickness of spacers. In my case I'm using the 1.25" one and I believe most people do. Thicker than that and your wheel will stick out (passed the fender flare).
This allows you to use 18" LR rims and probably many other brands.
Spacers also allow you to use a rim with a different bolt pattern (LR is 5x120).
I decided to stick with LR rims but some are using aftermarket ones and even Jeep rims...
I hope this helps.
Axel