The 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers increase the clearance between the wheels and the lift kit to prevent them from rubbing. The Audi Q3 is presented to customers as a compact SUV, and off-road tires are still one of the tunning options available after purchasing the vehicle. Wider off-road tires can provide more grip with a larger contact area, and wider tires often require offset adjustments to avoid rubbing between the tire’s inner wall and the lift kit.
How Big of 2023 Audi Q3 Wheel Spacers Can Solve Rubbing?
Choosing the right 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers will solve the rubbing problem. If you plan to purchase off-road tires, the tire’s width will be indicated on the tire, and the stock tires will also indicate the value of the width, etc. If the off-road tires you purchase are found to rub against the lift kit when installed, subtract the value of the stock tires from the width of the off-road tires, and it will be your reference for the thickness of the 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers when you purchase them.
For example, if the width of your stock tires is 235, and the width of off-road tires is 255, then 255-235=20mm is the reference value for the thickness of the 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers you purchased.
For an adjustable lift kit, it would be wise to set aside 3mm of clearance. Since the suspension travel may be adjusted when the vehicle is off-road, it can cause wheels to rub against some components. So, after you install wheel spacers, adjust the position of the suspension to determine if the tires will rub. Similarly, you need to make maximum steering to determine if the tires are rubbing on other components. BONOSS recommends purchasing 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers in the 12mm-25mm range, as they will effectively solve the rubbing problem.
Are 2023 Audi Q3 Wheel Spacers Suitable for Off-roading?
2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers can convert off-road wheels and provide additional clearance to fit off-road tires. Larger off-road wheels often have the center hole data set to a larger diameter to match more models, so center hole conversions are common. People are more accustomed to calling wheel spacers that convert data wheel adapters. Lug pattern is also a type of conversion data. 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers are effective in off-road applications and are cheaper than a new set of offset wheels.
The 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers are hub-centric, a structure that will largely protect the wheel spacers from deflection and influence the position of the wheels. The wheel bolts will go through the wheels, wheel spacers, and rotor, and the threads’ engagement will ensure sufficient clamping force to hold the wheels in place. Although the 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers are not used as the main load-bearing body, their tensile and yield strengths are specifically required.
Most 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers are made of forged aluminum alloy, but some cast inferior wheel spacers exist. Forged 6061-T6 is used to make wheel spacers as the industry consensus material. Its tensile strength can reach 42,000-45,000 psi (300-310 Mpa), and its yield strength reaches 35,000-40,000 (241-275 Mpa). The aluminum alloy has good toughness and tensile properties, which helps it to have a certain cushioning ability when external forces impact it.
In addition to using the standard 6061-T6 forged aluminum alloy material, a higher variant, 7075-T6, is also used in the 2023 Audi Q3 wheel spacers, which has a tensile strength of 74,000-78,000 psi (510-572 Mpa) and yield strength of 63,000-69,000 psi (434-503 Mpa). The material’s overall performance is about 40% higher than the 6061-T6 material, making it a good choice if you want to gain full confidence while driving.
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