The 5×114 3 wheel spacers are wheel accessories that are installed between the brake rotors and wheels. The main purpose of installing spacers is to fix the offset for wheel fitment. They also widen your vehicle’s track, adding more stability and improving handling even when the tire size does not change.
As long as you correctly installed them, high-quality 5×114 3 wheel spacers are safe to use. Genuine forged wheel spacers from a reputable company are always the safest option. But what types of 5×114 3 wheel spacers are the best? In this post, we’ll examine the best spacer type and some pro tips.
Choosing the Right 5×114 3 Wheel Spacers
As we know, aftermarket wheels come with various bolt patterns, offsets, and hub bores. Therefore, it is vital to know the correct bolt patterns for both the vehicle and the wheel. Double-check the vehicle bolt pattern in your owner’s manual before buying a set. There are two main types of 5×114 3 spacers that exist on the market: bolt-on types and slip-on types.
Bolt-on 5×114 3 spacers are bolted to the existing studs with the provided lug nuts and then secure the wheel on the spacer with the stock lug nuts. This ensures a proper thread engagement. You don’t have to change to longer wheel studs. Generally, they are regarded as being somewhat easier to install than the slip-on style.
Slip-on spacers directly slide over the wheel studs and sandwiched by the wheel and the vehicle hub. It is critical to ensure your factory studs are long enough for the proper thread engagement. For example, a M14x1.5mm wheel stud requires about 8 full turns of the lug nut. If you cannot achieve this, it is necessary to use extended studs to ensure safety.
Why BONOSS 5×114 3 Wheel Spacers Stand Out?
With over 17 years of manufacturing experience, 1800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best 5×114 3 wheel spacers. There are several key advantages that make BONOSS forged wheel spacers a top choice.
1. Verified Active Cooling Advantages
These BONOSS forged active cooling 5×114 3 wheel spacers are designed with petal-shaped grooves. The grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the spacer when it rotates. The air takes away the heat, actively dissipating heat for the braking system. If you intend to install performance brakes, BONOSS wheel spacers will give you a much better experience.
2. Top-quality Aluminum Alloy
Considering the strength and rustproof needs, billet aluminum is more suitable for racing use. BONOSS forged active cooling 5×114 3 wheel spacers are made of forged 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. The tensile strength is up to 572 MPa (AL7075-T6). Such wheel spacers are strong enough to undertake hard driving.
3. Advanced Hub-centric Design
BONOSS forged active cooling 5×114 3 wheel spacers come with better multi-stage hub-centric lips. The hub-centric metal ring is machined to be multi-layers, and the bevels fit the corresponding hub flange, which means zero wheel vibration. This effectively guarantees safety, stability, and reliability.
Frequently Asked FAQs
Q: Should I use Loctite on 5×114 3 wheel spacers?
A: As long as you tighten wheel lug nuts properly and check them occasionally, you don’t need to use Loctite on wheel spacers.
Q: Is it safe to double-stack 5×114 3 wheel spacers?
A: It is NOT safe to double-stack wheel spacers. If you need 1-inch wheel spacers, then just buy one-piece 1-inch spacers.
Q: What are safe 5×114 3 wheel spacers made of?
A: Safe wheel spacers are made of high-strength 7075-T6 aluminum. This metal is strong, tough, light, and good in corrosion resistance.
Final Verdict: Elevate Your Car with BONOSS
With these outstanding advantages, it’s clear that BONOSS forged active cooling 5×114 3 wheel spacers offer exceptional safety, durability, and professionalism. Whether you’re upgrading the aesthetics or improving the handling, choosing BONOSS ensures that you’re getting a product that meets the highest standards of performance and quality. Your car deserves the best.
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, an experienced mechanical engineer. All articles, images, and videos are human-produced to ensure the best user experience. They are not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
