It is safe to run 5mm 5×120 wheel spacers. Make sure you get a high-quality set and install them correctly. Stick with reputable brands that have a proven track record in this industry. Brands that invest in rigorous testing and quality control are more likely to provide safe and reliable 5mm wheel spacers. Look for companies that have positive reviews and endorsements from real customers.
5×120 Wheel Spacers 5mm Pros and Cons
Improved Aesthetics:
5mm spacers are ideal for subtle wheel style adjustments. These spacers offer a slight aesthetic improvement by pushing the wheels out just enough to fill in gaps but don’t drastically change the stance. They’re great if you’re only looking for a modest adjustment.
Proper Clearance:
For those who have upgraded to larger brake calipers or have modified suspension setups, 5mm spacers can help ensure that there is adequate clearance between the wheel and these components, reducing the risk of rubbing or damage.
Enhanced Stability:
By widening the track width, 5×120 wheel spacers can contribute to a more stable ride, especially during cornering.
Custom Fitment:
If you’re looking to upgrade to larger wheels or a different offset, 5mm spacers can help with clearance, ensuring your new wheels fit without rubbing against the suspension or wheel well.
What 5×120 Wheel Spacers 5mm Are Safe?
When choosing the safest 5mm 5×120 wheel spacers, there are several factors to take into account:
Quality Materials:
When it comes to safety, the material is very important. Spacers made from high-quality materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum is the best option. This type of aluminum wheel spacer is not only light in weight but also incredibly strong, providing the durability needed to withstand the stresses of high-speed driving and rough road conditions.
Example: BONOSS forged active cooling 5mm 5×120 wheel spacers are made of the highest quality hard-anodized forged 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloys. The tensile strength is up to 572 MPa (AL7075-T6). Since tensile strength is the ability of a spacer to resist tearing due to tension, the higher the tensile strength, the more tensile stress that the wheel spacers can withstand before failure.
Correct Fitment:
It’s crucial to select the right size spacer for your specific vehicle. A 5×120 wheel spacer should match the bolt pattern and center bore of your vehicle’s wheel hubs. Incorrect fitment can lead to improper load distribution, increased wear on suspension components, and potential wheel detachment.
Just give us the year and model of your vehicle, BONOSS can figure out the most suitable 5mm wheel spacers for you quickly and precisely. With over 10 years of professional experience, and 1000+ actual measuring, 1800+ drawing updates, size precision upgrades, and installation tests, BONOSS provides the best 5×120 wheel spacers.
These BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm wheel spacers are machined with “Hollow Carved” holes. This design provides a lightweight effect while maintaining high strength. Due to these hollow holes, the average weight of each spacer is more than 20% lighter than the previous-gen product. Adding such a small lightweight component won’t affect the MPG or hurt the suspension parts.
Wheel Stud Length:
When adding 5mm spacers 5×120, it’s essential to ensure that the wheel bolts are long enough to accommodate the additional thickness. Insufficient stud length can lead to inadequate thread engagement, risking wheel loosening or detachment while driving. If you add a 5mm spacer, the wheel bolts should extend by at least 5mm.
For instance, if the OEM wheel bolt length is 27mm and you get a 5mm wheel spacer installed, it’s probably best to order 32mm bolts to keep safe (stock bolt length + spacer thickness = required wheel bolt length).
