Are Wheel Spacers Actually Safe?

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Been running 15mm hub centric H&R spacers with extended lugs on my e39 for years. No issues.

Spacers are not legal in Canada

I looked up Adaptex and Bora 5x4.75 to 5x4.5 adapters, and they evidently don't exist. I guess I'll have to take the risk and go with an Ebay or Amazon brand after all.

Are wheel "Adapters" safe for 4x4 Trucks/Suv's..........For Instance the Lexus LX570's have 5 Lugs and because of that there are tons of dope wheels for them.....But on the GX460 like I have they have 6 Lugs which makes no sense and is ass backwards. The LX570 is bigger and heavier and the GX is smaller and lighter. For those who spend way more time driving it on road than off-road than you may not want a big 20"+ wheel or an Off-Road Style Wheel".....There are not many good looking 6-Lug wheels that are not one of the 2 things I just mentioned. If I could safely use a 6 to 5 Lug Wheel Adapter Safely I could find the wheels I want easy.

Never buy wheel spacers with anything less than 12.9 strength studs.

They are great on Jeeps , makes the stance look better - as long as you use the hub centric kind.

I just bought a Honda not too long ago an old 93 and rebuilding when I took that wheel off. It had spacers in the front lame lol.

Is it bad for the auto transmission and 4x4 system to go from 235/50/19 (oem size) to 235/55/19? I want a more comfortable tyre but i'm afraid that the bigger overall size would affect the automatic transmission and 4x4 system over time

Hi I have a 2000 vw Jetta 5/100 but I’m planing to get a Porsche wheels how to buy the right adapter for my car. Thank you.

Had ones on my rear tires on my ford van to even out the track for 26 years……good looking, they work and no problems.

Dawg this beat is crazy!!!!

Lets say you but used 3 pice wheels in +25offset but ypu need +15. Just chuck 10mm spacers on it

10-4 on not buying trash I bought some nice ones from eBay I only needed them for the front they had the hub centric I only went the length of the wheel stud ! I’m pretty sure there billet ! I tightened them up real tight there is just enough for a full lug nut on the factory stud . They worked well my reason was to make it look correct because of a lift kit . Raising my 4Runner up the a frames went down and they got the front end side to side narrow. So to get it even up with the back I think they’re 1.125 inch’s just right down the sides just the right amount we’re the studs don’t have to be cut . I got lucky the way it all worked out ! I’m thinking about making my a arms extended travel and get longer cv joints this will eliminate the need for them . They say it will be better for my front suspension I think it will actually make it wider than the rear axle but that’s how it’s suppose to be anyway ! Great video by the way you really explained it well and the what not to do that is what mostly happens ! And understanding as time goes by they do have a tendency of coming lose. Same as aluminum wheels when I rotate I check the wheel spacers and make sure there still tight

I’d rather just go with the right wheel spec.

Should the front and back size be the same?

Spacers are fine for light passenger cars or coupes. But anything suv or truck related thats lifted. I wouldn't recommend it. Premature wheel bearing failure and wheel studs snapping. Yes even if they are hub centric. Iv had to install ARP wheel studs and press them into my spacers just to run my rims on my truck. So $200 later for studs and $300 for spacers. And $2,000 later for wheel bearings my truck is back on the road. My 2 door coupe hasnt has any problems "1.5 on my car and "2 on my truck. The truck sheered off studs twice before i went to ARP studs.

Good video and spot on. I’ve been using spacers on a variety of vehicles for over 20lbs to get that perfect look. Another tip, I always use thread lock on nut that secure the spacer to the vehicle’s hub and use a torque wrench. Buy quality and hub centric gents.

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"run 'em 'til the wheels fall off": Perhaps not the best phrase to use in the "pros" catergory.

I’m tryna rice out my beater idc if it ain’t good for da car

How much oversize tire over stock are you planning on running is the key !…within 1 to 2 over stock tire usually don’t require any mods as long as you stay within factor rim offset and rim diameter…getting crazy with offset( deep dish ) and extra wide rims with extra wide and tall tires is where all the problems , lift kits, fender mods, shorter turning radius and increased bearing wear come into play..not to forget tires sticking way out of fenders and kicking up rocks on fenders and side of truck including vehicles behind you…chose tire sizes wisely…it’ll boil down to how much you’d be paying in the end !

Spacers come in solid axle swap kits for toyotas

I have a 2021 Jeep grande cherokee. Do you have a product for me?

Just get good quality spacers, I got mine and it’s still on my car 3+ years later

I thank you so much for your words of wisdom I was a little bit nervous because I just purchased a jeep wrangler and I got one and a half and spaces

need help here, my new rims are ET 45 fighting with my break caliper. original rims are et 34.5 and i calculated i need at least 30mm of spacer to clear that brakes and beeing like 1:1 with original rims even with fender space. is it safe or better get rid off new rims and buy with proper offset?

If you have All Time 4WD/AWD You REALLLY Need to make sure your getting good quality Spacers.

They're not something I would personally buy. Here's why...


1. Increased Steering Effort:

Due to the increased spacing between the wheels, more steering wheel input is required to turn the tires. This is due to the increased tire friction radius, but most cars today have modern power steering systems and this disadvantage can be largely ignored.

2. Decreased Ride Quality:

Every car comes from the factory with the driving experience already in tip top shape. However with the installation of wheel spacers, this balance becomes disturbed. The distance between the wheels and suspension components increases, resulting in a poorer ride quality. This effect is positively correlated with the size of the spacer.

3. More Wear on Suspension Components:

As the distance between the wheels and suspension components increases, so does the pressure on the suspension, and components like wheel bearings will wear out faster.


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It's cheaper and more cost effective to buy the correct size wheels, offset and backspacing.

I need to get spacers because my rims rub my brake caliper

say no to spacers , buy the correct wheels and dont play with lives

dude! warn a mothrfkr when you show graphic sh*t like that! Damn.

NO to Spacers! Get it right in the first place when buying New Wheels!

They are fine if used correctly. If it's daily driving. The wheel bearings, ball joins, and ect will ware down faster then over stock. By changing the geometry from stock. Those parts aren't in there optimum position from factory, meaning your shit will wear faster from stock so fill up your tool box if it's dailyed.

Lot’s of good information here. Also look up the traffic laws. If they are not allowed and an investigation occurs after an accident, buckle up!

Ive run 2inch aluminum spacers on my jeep tj, with 33×12.5 at tire and ive ragged on it and everything but the spacers has broken😂 (its just a pos thats why)

2mm is appropriate and for me the safest option

I'm King Jeremy Wheel spacers/adapter are safe. sports cars have wheel spacer/adapters.

15mm max. Learn how to fit your wheels. They got apps for that

My wheel almost fell off a day ago on my truck. I’m just going to leave the back ones on and none on the front. Personal maybe I did install them wrong but I been riding in spacers for over a year now and it finally broke. I don’t think spacers are bad but every singles shop I spoke too said spacers are a no go. So I’m doing my research and they all lied. But personally I’m going no spacers on the front for now that can change in the future.

I clicked your link but there are no truck spacers are that company..... Bummer !

i brought some costly spacers for my 5.0. Within the year it wore out my front struct, wheel baring and control arm that was over $800 in repairs so take this into consideration before you drop the bucks on some. I kind of regret getting them just to look like a got a wide stance

I have 20mm hub centric spacers on the back of my leon cupra and 15mm on the front from precision, had them on almost a year never had any issue with them, they came with longer wheel bolts to compensate, never had any irratic vibrations or noises from them, so I would have a look at precision, the whole kit was just over £100

Do you need an alignment after putting spacers?

Not legal in Australia
Insurance will wipe you as quick as you can say wheels are non standard

Thanks for this, super helpful!

I just a set of Vision 351 17x8 +30 offset but the front does not clear my 08 Acura Tl Type S with Brembo brake caliper?
Would a 5mm spacer be enough to clear the caliper? or what is spacer would be the correct spacer just enough to clear the caliper?

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One of your employees told me I shouldn't get a set of wheels cus I'd need 12mm spacers and it'd be unsafe?