Wheel Spacers explained - from Driftworks

James runs through the two main types of wheel spacers plus some advice on what to fit in what situation, and the features and benefits of each type. A huge range of wheel spacers and adapters are for sale at www.driftworks.com.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• wheel
• spacers
• hubcentric
• slip
• on
• drifting
• fitment
• hellaflush
• stance
• clearance

[Barker1080]

Good video, i've just fitted some rims to my Micra. The front ones sit lovely but the rears need spacing. Thinking about buying some hubcentric ones, about 25mm, but i reckon the studs on the hub will poke out the spacer, should i take a grinder to the studs or think of a different method?

[DriftworksLtd]

@Barker1080 You'll probably have to grind them down but ensure that you don't cut too much off. You'll only be able to tell when you have your new spacers on the car.

[DriftworksLtd]

I'm afraid we don't have any experience with Ford Explorers, but if you work out how much further out you would like the wheel to sit we always recommend using hub-centric spacers. Like we sell in our shop - as for prices, please take a look at our shop.

[Gillesvilleneuve53]

@DriftworksLtd Hi i have a peugeot 107 , i want to put 20mm wheel spacers , but i only have 2 , should i put them on the front or at the back?? please Answer thank you

[DriftworksLtd]

@Gillesvilleneuve53 We can't tell you that I'm afraid. You only need to fit spacers if you need to make your wheel clear the inner arch/suspension components or for appearance - if you want to fit them then you can, but if not necessary then don't worry about fitting them.

[holow]

hi, i have a honda civic ex 98 4 door sedan, and i cant fit the original hx rims on the ex because the brake calipar is too large, so i am ordering some hubcentric spacers that are 10mm, do you think that it will work, and are the spacers safe?

[DriftworksLtd]

@holow I can't comment on the size for your car, but good quality 10mm hubcentric spacers like those that we sell are perfectly safe.

[Silverboy005]

those bolt on spacers look like they could break easily, do they?

[ykrmassivesound]

do they sell spacers were can you change the size of the locating ring, because as your showing my car is also an older model & the hubs are a bit larger than the rims they sell on the market today...any suggestions to get it smaller of the locating ring, like a conversion?

[unidentifiabllle]

@Gillesvilleneuve53 I'd suggest the rear wheels.

[tyshawnmann]

Vehicle: 2000 ford explorer sport with 2WD & 15'' factory rims. I wud like my tire 2b level with the fender or 4it 2 stand out no more than 1cm past the fender. Idk anything abt buying spacers so i wud like ur opinion on wut wud b the best&SAFEST way and size to go. Prices wud also b helpful. Thanks alot...

[holow]

@DriftworksLtd oh okay, so i have another question, for your last set of hubcentric wheel spacers shown at the end or at 2:31, "the flat ones," can I securely put those on my HUB without using the longer wheel bolts, can I just use my OEM lug nuts to bolt on, would that secure me wheel or would I have to absolutely get the longer wheel bolts, i am planning to use 5mm wheel spacers for the front, and based on my calculations, this will still leave me space for me to put on the original OEM lugs