Installing 1/2 inch wheel spacers are a popular modification for cars. They allow you to change the offset and increase track width. By increasing the track width, the contact points of tires are expanded, which results in more stability. A car with perfect handling gives satisfaction to the driver and makes the drive safe and enjoyable. For most enthusiasts, these wheel spacers are the easiest and most cost-effective way to get a perfect flush stance.
1/2 Inch Wheel Spacers Before and After
- Better Appearance – Adding 1/2-inch wheel spacers gives your car a sporty appearance. Filling out the wheel wells improves aesthetics.
- Wheel Fitment – Wheel spacers allow you to run wider wheels and tires without rubbing against the fenders. This expands your wheel options.
- Improved Handling – Pushing the wheels outward slightly widens the track. This can effectively improve stability and handling.
- More Wheel Clearance – By pushing the wheel further away from the hub assembly, wheel spacers add more wheel clearance to fit bigger brake calipers.
- Budget Friendly – High-quality 1/2-inch wheel spacers are safe to use. They provide the same effect as many offset rims while the price is much lower.
What Size Are 1/2 Inch Wheel Spacers?
The most common 1/2 inch wheel spacers bolt pattern (PCD) sizes are 4x100mm, 5x100mm, 5x112mm, 5×114.3mm, 5x120mm, 6x135mm, 6×139.7mm, 8x170mm, and others. Bolt patterns are specifically set by the manufacturer, helping narrow your wheel spacer choices. Figuring out the lug bolt pattern on your vehicle is important before buying a set of alloy rim spacers.
On the BONOSS shop, you don’t need to worry about this issue. With over 10 years of professional experience and 1000+ actual measurements, 1800+ drawing updates, size precision upgrades, and installation tests, BONOSS makes precise forged 1/2 wheel spacers. These BONOSS forged lightweight plus wheel spacers are CNC 0.02mm machined. They are specifically made for your car.
What Are 1/2 Inch Wheel Spacers Torque Spec?
The best torque specs for 1/2 inch wheel spacers range from 83.3 ft-lbs (113 Nm) to 103.5 ft-lbs (140Nm). It depends on the thread size of the wheel studs. Please note that this is just a reference value. Some wheels or applications may need more or less tightening torque. So, it is best to consult a tire professional before operating. After 50 to 100 miles of driving, re-torquing the lug nuts is effective in avoiding wheel vibration.
BONOSS forged lightweight plus 1/2 inch wheel spacers are made of aircraft-grade forged 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 billet aluminum that is strong enough to avoid being the weak link in your setup. A premium hard anodizing coating ensures complete protection against rust and corrosion. That is why BONOSS forged lightweight plus wheel spacers can last longer than those cheap replicas.
Can I Stack 1/2 Inch Wheel Spacers?
Generally, it is not recommended to stack 2 pcs of 1/2 wheel spacers to make up a 1-inch spacer. Because this will negatively affect the stability of the spacers. If these two stacked wheel spacers are subjected to different forces, the wheel bolts could be broken. As time goes by, the wheel bolts loosen. With stacked spacers, you will likely lose the wheel if they are loose enough while you are driving. It is good to use one-piece wheel spacers of proper thickness.
In particular, BONOSS forged lightweight plus spacers are machined with “Hollow Carved” holes. This design provides obviously lightweight effect while maintaining high strength. Compared with the previous production, they have reduced at least 30% weight. The added spacer weight can be negligible. Such BONOSS forged lightweight plus 1/2 wheel spacers surely don’t affect the acceleration or high-speed driving.
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, a 30-year mechanical engineer. For a better user experience, this article is original content uploaded by humans. It is not generated by Artificial intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
