Installing 5mm spacers is one popular modification, which fills out the fenders, giving your car a perfect flush stance. By moving the wheels outwards from the vehicle hub assembly, they create enough room to accommodate larger brake calipers. But is it safe to use 5mm spacers? The answer is yes. It is safe to use 5mm wheel spacers, but only if they are installed correctly.
During the installation, tightening the wheel nuts/bolts to the correct foot-pounds of force with a torque wrench ensures that your 5mm spacers are snugged up to the correct specifications. If you are still confused about spacers, this 2025 tips & review will cover everything you need to know about 5mm spacers.
How to Install 5mm Spacers Correctly?
Correctly torquing the lug nuts/bolts is one of the most important steps when installing 5mm spacers. For safety, it’s recommended to have a professional install wheel spacers for your car unless you are experienced in vehicle modifications. Here are some key tips:
- Make sure the bolt thread is clean and dry with no oil or grease.
- Start threading the hardware by hand, then use the torque wrench to tighten wheel lug nuts in a crisscross sequence.
- Typically, M12 bolts use an 83.3 lb-ft torque value, and M14 bolts use a 103.5 lb-ft torque value
- It is crucial to re-torque your new 5mm spacers after the first 50 to 100 driving miles.
What Cars Can Fit 5mm Wheel Spacers?
A 5mm spacer is approximately 0.2 inches. Adding 5mm spacers to your vehicle can subtly change the wheel offset. A 5mm spacer can reduce about 5mm offset. There are a lot of vehicles that fit 5mm spacers, such as:
- 5×120 5mm spacers: fit BMW E90/ F30/ E92/ E46/ E36/ E30/ E39/ F80, Honda Civic Type R, Chevy Camaro and more;
- 5×108 5mm spacers: fit Ford Focus ST [2011-2025], Volvo XC90, and more;
- 5×112 5mm spacers: fit VW MK7 GTI, Mercedes-Benz C-class, Audi A4 B9, Audi S3 8P, and more;
- 4×108 5mm spacers: fit Ford Mustang [1974-1993] and more;
- 5×100 5mm spacers: fit Subaru BRZ [2012-2025] and more;
- 5mm spacers 5×114.3: fit Lexus IS300, Mitsubishi EVO X, and more;
- 5mm spacers 4×100: fit Mazda MX-5 Miata and more;
Who Sells the Best 5mm Spacers?
There are various wheel spacers in the automotive market, but the BONOSS brand stands out in terms of precision and performance. With over 17 years of manufacturing experience and 1,800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best 5mm aluminum spacers. Here is what makes BONOSS the top choice:
1. Extreme Lightweight Benefits
As we know, a lighter vehicle weight is better for acceleration. BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm wheel spacers come with “Hollow Carved” holes. The average weight of each BONOSS forged lightweight plus spacer is more than 30% lighter than the previous-gen product. Adding such a small, lightweight component wouldn’t noticeably slow a car down.
2. Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum
Unlike regular street wheel spacers, BONOSS forged lightweight plus wheel spacers are built with stronger forged 7075-T6 aluminum alloy materials. The tensile strength is up to 572 MPa, and the yield strength is up to 503 MPa. Such BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm aluminum spacers are specifically engineered to withstand hard driving.
3. Precision Engineered for Perfect Fitment
The manufacturing precision of the BONOSS wheel spacers has reached 0.02mm. Precise wheel spacers provide high surface integrity, effectively guarantee safety, stability, and reliability, and ensure the smooth operation of vehicle wheel parts. Such precise BONOSS 5mm wheel spacers ensure a smooth installation experience.
Final Summary: Upgrade Your Cars with BONOSS
From innovative lightweight benefits to certified materials and precise manufacturing, BONOSS forged lightweight plus wheel spacers are engineered to enhance your driving experience with safety, strength, and reliability. Discover the difference with BONOSS—built for drivers who demand excellence.
(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.)
