Wheel Spacers ??

[Fordphanatic]

How many people are using wheel spacers on their car? If you're using them, what spacers are you using. Do you have them on the front as well as the back. I like the look of the wider stance but at the same time don't want to be too wide and look ridiculous. Also not looking for the side of the car to be beat up with stones flying off the tires. I have a 2021 GT premium. Not a Performance package car. Is there any downside to using a 20mm or 25mm spacer? Looking for other owners to talk me into buying them or talk me into staying away.

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[vinny89gt]

When I had the stock PP wheels, I used 25mm spacers in the front and back. It gave that nice flush fitment. The ones I had were from Steeda. Ensure you get the hubcentric ones.

This is the best picture I could find. This was before it was lowered.

 

[luc]

You have 2 types of spacers:
Bolt on and bolt through
The first 1 is a very poor and dangerous choice
The bolt through are totally safe but for anything thicker than 5mm , requires new longer studs

 

[Steeda-Sergio]

How many people are using wheel spacers on their car? If you're using them, what spacers are you using. Do you have them on the front as well as the back. I like the look of the wider stance but at the same time don't want to be too wide and look ridiculous. Also not looking for the side of the car to be beat up with stones flying off the tires. I have a 2021 GT premium. Not a Performance package car. Is there any downside to using a 20mm or 25mm spacer? Looking for other owners to talk me into buying them or talk me into staying away.

Hey,

I have both 20mm and 25mm Hubcentric wheel spacers in stock, +30 of each.

The downside to the 20mm Spacers is that you will need to trim down the factory studs by roughly a 1/16th of an inch to sit correctly.


When it comes to bolt on spacers in general, when installing them, you need to torque to spec, check torque @ 100 Miles, and then inspect them periodically. Often when you do an oil change or rotating tires is the best time.

Biggest trade-off is the added attention required.

Let me know if you would like to place an order. I can be reached at EXT 2170 and [email protected]!

 

[TonyNJ]

This is a good site to play with. Figure out your existing wheel width and offset and go from there. Remember, the smaller the #, the further they will be pushed out.

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Whe...tlrFGzcXybUYg6HmTYyuKgNXJp7Ht-HHfyMxNRW1Ek88D

 

[luc]

Hey,

I have both 20mm and 25mm Hubcentric wheel spacers in stock, +30 of each.

The downside to the 20mm Spacers is that you will need to trim down the factory studs by roughly a 1/16th of an inch to sit correctly.


When it comes to bolt on spacers in general, when installing them, you need to torque to spec, check torque @ 100 Miles, and then inspect them periodically. Often when you do an oil change or rotating tires is the best time.

Biggest trade-off is the added attention required.

Let me know if you would like to place an order. I can be reached at EXT 2170 and [email protected]!

Surprised by your post, you should know that bolt-on spacers are a bad and unsafe choice and not peddle them
You double the potential failure points
There is a reason why manufacturers (such as Porsche) and race teams exclusively use bolt-through

 

[Tripp051420]

Surprised by your post, you should know that bolt-on spacers are a bad and unsafe choice and not peddle them
You double the potential failure points
There is a reason why manufacturers (such as Porsche) and race teams exclusively use bolt-through

I can’t agree with this. Before I got my current wheels I had bolt on spacers. I had zero issues. Torque them correctly with a little blue thread lock and you are good to go. As mentioned it is a good idea to check them periodically. But it is far from unsafe

 

[vinny89gt]

I can’t agree with this. Before I got my current wheels I had bolt on spacers. I had zero issues. Torque them correctly with a little blue thread lock and you are good to go. As mentioned it is a good idea to check them periodically. But it is far from unsafe

Agreed. Had my hubcentric spacers for over a year with no issues. In fact, the biggest "isssue" i had with them was getting them off when I purchased new wheels. Little bit of spot rust had them stuck on the hubs.

 

[Tripp051420]

Agreed. Had my hubcentric spacers for over a year with no issues. In fact, the biggest "isssue" i had with them was getting them off when I purchased new wheels. Little bit of spot rust had them stuck on the hubs. A

Exactly. Just like anything else, if it’s the right part and installed correctly, it will not cause issues

 

[luc]

You guys are funny, it’s not because you made a wrong choice and that nothing happened to you that suddenly bolt-on are the equivalent of bolt—through
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you double the potential failure points, you’re increasing the risks of failure
Go to a race track and see how many racers that use spacers, use bolt-on…zero will be the answer
Ask Porsche why they use bolt-through instead of bolt-on
Also don’t forget that with bolt-on, you are dealing with 2 clamping force/load, spacer to hub and wheel to spacer, when bolt-through keep the same, Single, wheel to hub design than the factory

 

[Tripp051420]

You guys are funny, it’s not because you made a wrong choice and that nothing happened to you that suddenly bolt-on are the equivalent of bolt—through
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you double the potential failure points, you’re increasing the risks of failure
Go to a race track and see how many racers that use spacers, use bolt-on…zero will be the answer
Ask Porsche why they use bolt-through instead of bolt-on

How did I make a mistake? I bought a part, installed it properly, and had zero issues. How is that a mistake? And how exactly do I “Ask Porsche” anything? Should I go up to the next 911 I see and start asking it questions?

 

[vinny89gt]

You guys are funny, it’s not because you made a wrong choice and that nothing happened to you that suddenly bolt-on are the equivalent of bolt—through
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you double the potential failure points, you’re increasing the risks of failure
Go to a race track and see how many racers that use spacers, use bolt-on…zero will be the answer
Ask Porsche why they use bolt-through instead of bolt-on
Also don’t forget that with bolt-on, you are dealing with 2 clamping force/load, spacer to hub and wheel to spacer, when bolt-through keep the same, Single, wheel to hub design than the factory

You must be the same guy that says you can't boost a coyote without Boundry OPGs.

 

[luc]

You must be the same guy that says you can't boost a coyote without Boundry OPGs.

I gave you the technical reasons why bolt-through are safer and less failure prone than bolt-on
Instead of an irrelevant bs reply/post why don’t you instead rebut my points with logic and technical reasons ?
Good read :https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/tell-me-why-certain-wheel-spacers-are-safe-on-track.188078/

 

[pinksurfer]

I was in the same boat as the OP after I picked up the mustang. I looked at spacers to get the pp1 rims out to the edge and decided against bolt ons. personal choice so make your own decisions and look past the drama from a few here that don't share the same viewpoint. I also decided against using longer studs(approach I used in my 370) as with the mustang, you will likely have to remove the back hub. too much work. for me I ended up finding a set of brand new sve 10/11" rims for 5 bills and decided to go that route. sold the pp1 rims to cover the cost of rubber....

I would strongly recommend a pair of rokbloks for your car if you do. several on here pointed me in that direction and they not only look great but will keep stuff off the paint. buy the brand, not the knockoffs........

 

[elChupacoffee]

I have Eibach 25mm spacers on mine, and they've been in place for well over 30k kms without any issues.

I think luc's cocnerns are entirely valid and possible, however if you're like me and don't run your car at a track and at most do spirited driving, then I wouldn't sweat it if you bought quality spacers, installed them correctly, and periodically check them.

If I were tracking my mustang, then I wouldn't feel comfortable with spacers, and would just save my money for an appropriate wheel and tire set up.

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