Spacers vs offset rims for tracks

[Trillium]

Looking to put tracks (channel?) on my 6x6 Frontier. What are the pros and cons of using spacers vs a rim with a 2" offset? I won't be swimming. What tires would you recommend for the tracks?

[ARGOJIM]

Width.

[Trillium]

19" track width

[ARGOJIM]

The stock Argo spacer on their 18 inch tracks is 2-1/2, check with Channel on recommended spacer width and tire sizes for you particular machine. The manufacturer should have an ideal fitment for each machine the track is installed on.

[Trillium]

It is 2.5". My question is about pros and cons of using a 2.5" spacer vs a rim with an offset.

[Canadian_Zuk]

It makes no difference on these vehicles whether you use a spacer or an offset Rim. The end result is the same amount of Leverage exerted on the axle. Using a spacer makes it easier to go back to a narrow width with Tires Only. The advantages of an offset Rim are fewer mechanical fasteners and in theory it should run truer

[ARGOJIM]

It makes no difference on these vehicles whether you use a spacer or an offset Rim. The end result is the same amount of Leverage exerted on the axle. Using a spacer makes it easier to go back to a narrow width with Tires Only. The advantages of an offset Rim are fewer mechanical fasteners and in theory it should run truer

Agreed, my comments were as to the 1/2" difference which could result in much unwanted tub destruction. Even with the 2-1/2" spacers tub contact is possible with the 18 inch track if a tire psi becomes low or tracks are loose, the lower belting of the channel track may be less likely however I have no experience with that so my opinion is moot.

[philipatmaxfour]

Yup, as Can. Zuk and Argo Jim have said , where you get the extra 2 1/2 inches from makes no difference. Spacers or extra wheel offset is all the same. as a point of interest I have been using 20 inch wide rubber tracks from R.S. Bolduc for a few years now on two different Avengers without any problems just 2 1/2 inch steel spacers.