Why Wheel Spacers Can be Dangerous. What to look out for and how to use them properly.

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2 жыл бұрын

With almost 20 years experience using and selling wheel spacers we let you in on the biggest problems we find that can make them dangerous and unsafe and what to do to avoid making the same mistakes yourself. Take a look at the first video in our wheel spacers series as we delve into and review the different types of spacers, best way to install them and what type to buy so that you get the results you're looking for. Whether slip on, bolt on or hubcentric find the information you're looking for here.

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@chuckcp 3 күн бұрын

Just got a cnc machine and wanted to make my own spacers so I’m watching videos on here. Was wondering why your accent sounded familiar. Shout out to my 🇧🇧 family💪🏽

@7thSeal37 Жыл бұрын

This is definitely a video to be shared. Lots of forums with guys on the fence about spacers and others fear-mongering due to lack of knowledge. In the few I've checked out on this subject, not one member against installation ever cited incorrect torque settings as a possible cause of failure. Very informative...

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@guyverthree2139 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Extremely informative as usual. DRIVE SAFE!!!

@ricobailey6649 2 жыл бұрын

Nice as usual. Very informative.

@ThatGaijinFella Жыл бұрын

Been running Digicam wide spacers for the last ten years on my 350z. No problems at all, but I would recommend bolt spacers.

@mostawesomeKingGeorge Жыл бұрын

Video was well done !!!

@stuff4760 2 жыл бұрын

look ima be honest. spacers are not really my thing but this video has me interested

@robertadriansantos Жыл бұрын

one of the best vids about spacers i have seen. great information

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you found it useful

@22FreshP 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽.. nice info bro

@jarrodconnolly954 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info

@yoric6939 6 ай бұрын

Great video! I fitted Eibach wheel spacers to my mk7 ST fiesta, lost the sharpness and turn in speed, took them off as I felt I lost the cars dynamic if you know what I mean 😏

@cpt.zappbrannigan9762 Ай бұрын

hey, where's the rest of the series? this is actually helpful

@christanthorne6263 13 күн бұрын

Excellent delivery! I’ve been contemplating purchasing spacers for my 2019 Accord 2.0. What size would you recommend to show a good stand out from stock but will avoid the most complications?

@taylorouellet7068 3 ай бұрын

I got hubcentric spacers on the hub side only, the side that goes to the rim is actually lugcentric, because the rims i have use the same bolt patern, but have a slightly smaller hub, so they don't fit without the spacers.

@marcasswellbmd6922 Ай бұрын

I just put spacer's on my Mustang Gt and it's only been a few days.. The car feels more cat like.. But I have a feeling the driver side front spacer is torqued a little more than it calls for.. I am going to pull the wheel off this week and re do it... The fronts were a little more difficult to do because they spin around on you.. I put a pry bar in-between lug bolts n I used an impact along with a torque wrench.. They called for 150 foot pounds and I may have been over by 5 foot pounds, IDK I am going to take it out for a little ride today.. I already took her out on a long 1 hour ride on back roads that are bumpy and you have to make turns and also a lot of stop and go. Then I took her out on highway to check for any NVH, and everything felt smooth took the car up to 70 n 80 for a minute and so far so good.. I hated the way the stock wheels looked sunk in like that!!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcBpqLeYv8uvp4k.html

@D1G1TALSYNAPS3 13 күн бұрын

Excellent

@mauro21savaan 8 ай бұрын

NICE video!! Now at the end of the video around 08:25 you say you will do a video on hub centric lips is this video come out soon? I like you your content, cheers!

@redlinesgarage 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Hope to have it completed soon.

@futureofboxing6025 10 ай бұрын

I just bought these 25mm spacers for my e90 bmw and I got this clicking noise when moving at all is it because my lug screw is to long

@lenanaH 4 ай бұрын

Is the hubcentric video out?

@padmarask2573 29 күн бұрын

but every time i change tires i have to tight it again on the right torque? or just the torque betwen the spacer and the car have to be right? sry if it wasnt cleary but i think is undertandable

@awardssteaming4304 Жыл бұрын

@coreman8087 3 ай бұрын

Great video... ok, does it differ being Anodized or raw non Anodized? Are anodized ones as strong as non anodized ones?

@redlinesgarage 2 ай бұрын

Anodizing can make aluminum slightly stronger but for structural parts like this the main thing is the material type. Anodizing is more often used as a surface protectant to help reduce corrosion or for changing the color

@bdc211 3 ай бұрын

i have a set of 2017 18" silverado wheels and tires that are in great shape.. i want to put them on a 2019 silverado, but they slightly rub the caliper.. could i use a 1/4" spacer to get the clearence, and safely run these wheels, so i dont have to spend 1500 on tires, and have a set of wheels i dont need laying around?? thanks for any advice

@carterdwornikiewicz2609 Ай бұрын

You’ll be fine dude , I ran stacked 4 inch spacers

@Impaktic Ай бұрын

it's been a year, where's the follow up on hubcentric rings?

@leoseries 8 ай бұрын

Do they have any benefits at all for a road vehicle? Do they affect your insurance premiums? Can they invalidate your policy if you have a claim and haven't informed the Insurance company?

@redlinesgarage 8 ай бұрын

They are usually installed primarily for aesthetic reasons altho they do widen the track of the vehicle which can help performance and stability when cornering. I have never heard of them affecting your insurance premium but that is something that will probably depend on your specific premium so it would be best to check with your insurance company beforehand if you want to be safe.

@joseloera7554 6 ай бұрын

My spacer is hubcentric but wheel has bigger hub size I torqued with using lug centric lugs and star pattern should I be fine?

@redlinesgarage 6 ай бұрын

Once you torqued to spec correctly before dropping the vehicle on its own weight you should be fine.

@BobBenz55 7 ай бұрын

I Always use H&R spacers….needed a set for my Brabus alloys….ET45 😂 way to close to suspension parts

@abdonpalacios1525 Жыл бұрын

Soo i have a 1999 tahoe 4x4 but want too get spacers but with longer suds what would you recommend (oem studs are short but also want my truck wheels to stick out )

@DMoney505 Жыл бұрын

Get hub-centric spacers, I’m running 2” spacers on my 99 Escalade. I wouldn’t run anything that isn’t hub-centric.

@briankinzer4175 9 ай бұрын

@DMoney505 I have an 04 tahoe and I run the stock wheels with 265/70/r16 tires will I have rub issues if I get the 2" spacers

@James.Markham757Va Жыл бұрын

Is “Anodized surface, 6061-T6 Aluminum Billet, 10.9 grade lug nuts” safe? The lugs? 15mm

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

That's a fairly common industry standard grade aluminum nut. It is safe if used properly, in other words once it is torqued correctly. Stay away from unregulated air tools that can create over 300 ft lb. Normally you want under 100 ft lb for wheel lug nuts to torque correctly. Best practice is to recheck and retorque after 50-100 miles.

@cors67 10 ай бұрын

Are the slip ons known to make the tire shake / vibrate? how likely is that to happen?

@redlinesgarage 6 ай бұрын

Some of the slip ons that have large slots as holes to accommodate an extra wide range of patterns are known to have that issue since they are not evenly balanced and are very hard to get to remain centered on the hub when bolting them up. They also tend to be cast aluminum as opposed to CNC Billet and have less material on them making them more prone to cracking and failure.

@cors67 6 ай бұрын

@@redlinesgarage Thank you for your reply, yes, I confirmed that, I had to remove the precisely because of that. Thank you.

@grumpygrant4537 Жыл бұрын

Do u have to have disk breaks to install spacers. My car has drums in the back

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question. No normally it shouldn’t make any difference if you have drum or disc brakes.

@BoraOffroad 6 ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO! Go BORA OFF-ROAD spacers if you want a lifetime warranty!!!!

@AyekevZ 8 ай бұрын

What is a good torque for spacers

@Hoovies 7 ай бұрын

the same as whatever your car is torqued to for its factory spec

@mr.redneck2715 Жыл бұрын

What will happen if you use locktite?

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

Normally each brand of loctite type threadlockers will have a reduction percentage value for the torque settings based on the type you are using so you would need to reduce torque setting by that amount as essentially when wet it acts like a lubricant. On average reduction values are around 20%

@marissamcgowan5987 Жыл бұрын

😊

@rudysanchez5176 4 ай бұрын

Do I need an alignment after putting 2 inch spacers

@dpRykoqp 2 ай бұрын

No, all spacers do is offset the wheel. In terms for suspension geometry, it has no effect on caster, camber, or toe. A point I don’t hear too often as it may be case-by-case with each make or model, more offset tends to make the wheel feel more heavy

@chrisrye8409 Жыл бұрын

So dont use locktite?

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

It is not necessary to use loctite but would add an extra layer of protection. Having said that, only use it if you adjust your torque specifications to compensate for the variation that a lubricant or thread locker creates. The manufacturer of the brand you use will normally indicate what percentage of adjustment is necessary.

@chrisrye8409 Жыл бұрын

@Redline's Garage I did 100 pounds of torque but didn't add Locktite just wanted that peace of mind is all I installed 1.25 spidertrax on my 2018 4runner

@redlinesgarage Жыл бұрын

@@chrisrye8409 you should be fine but always a good idea to recheck torque specs after 100 miles or so if possible.