How do you know what size spacer to buy?

The size spacer you need will be equal to the thickness of the washers used. If a spacer greater than 5mm is needed, you may need to also purchase extended lug studs or purchase wheel spacers with studs.

Are 10mm spacers safe?

Simply put, yes. Spacers are safe for both daily driving and track duty if installed correctly. Quality spacers are made of materials that are as strong if not stronger than the wheels and hub, so they shouldn’t be the weak link in your setup.

How much offset is a 2 inch spacer?

So for example, if you are using 2 inch wheel spacers on stock wheels with 60 mm offset, that will give you + 9 mm offset (60 – 25.4 x 2 = 9.2).

Can you use different size wheel spacers?

the problem with wheel spacers is more about the stress on wheel bearings, ball joints and wheel studs. personally i would probably use the same offset front and rear but it’s your vehicle. I have had spacers in the past with no issues. Just not different sizes.

Are universal spacers safe?

Are Wheel Spacers Safe to Use? Because a vehicle’s weight is not sustained by its wheel studs, the use of wheel spacers is generally considered to be safe. A vehicle’s wheels are actually held to their corresponding hubs with a clamping force that is achieved through the tightening of each wheel’s lug nuts.

Do race cars run wheel spacers?

Spacers are used by many car enthusiasts all over the world. It is used in cars designed for street races, in dragsters competing in a league; even the teams competing in the Daytona 500 use them. Spacers made out of steel and billet aluminum last longer than ones made out of cast aluminum.

Are 20mm spacers safe?

Properly installed a wheel spacer is safe. 20mm is too short to bolt on then have additional studs, you should use the appropriate longer studs. The spacers should have holes very close (+. 010 dia max) to the size of the studs.