A proper set of Land Rover Defender wheel spacers is a good idea for off-roading performance and wheel style upgrades. By pushing the wheels and tires outwards, spacers provide a wider track. Whether you’re cruising for miles over rugged trails, desert trails, or muddy paths, a wider track width can improve stability and rollover resistance. But what are the best Land Rover Defender wheel spacers for your adventure? Here is a specific, tailored guide.
Top 5 Factors of the Best Defender 5×120 Wheel Spacers for Off-roading
There’s more to choosing the right Defender 5×120 wheel spacers for off-roading use than just picking the one that looks best. Here are several important considerations:
Proper Sizes:
Installing good wheel spacers allows you to fit wider AT tires without any rubbing issues. For daily street driving, 0.8” to 1” spacers are likely sufficient. But for off-roading adventures, the additional track width from a 1.5” or 2” spacer can provide better stability on mudding and rock trails.
Bolt-on Spacers:
It is recommended to use bolt-on type spacers for off-roading use. Bolt-on type 5×120 spacers come with integrated wheel studs. This ensures a proper thread engagement which allows the wheel fasteners to provide enough clamping force to secure the wheels.
Hub-centric Design:
Hub-centric 5×120 wheel spacers come with integrated hub-centric rings in the middle, which will fit perfectly on the axle hubs and the wheels. This allows the wheels to better support the vehicle’s weight, reducing chance of vibration.
Forged Aluminum:
You don’t want to see the spacers rust quickly. In off-roading adventures, mud is a frequent visitor. Forged aluminum Defender 5×120 wheel spacers are strong enough and good in corrosion resistance. They won’t get rusty easily.
SGS TÜV Certification:
The SGS and TÜV offer a comprehensive range of specialist safety and quality tests. The best Defender 5×120 wheel spacers should come with proper SGS TÜV performance test reports.
Why BONOSS Defender Wheel Spacers Stand Out?
With over 17 years of manufacturing experience, 1800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best wheel spacers for Defender 90/110. There are several key advantages that make BONOSS forged Defender wheel spacers a top choice.
1. Verified Active Cooling Advantages
These BONOSS forged active cooling Defender 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 off-roading use. BONOSS forged Defender 5×120 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 Defender hub-centric 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 in off-roading adventures.
Frequently Asked FAQs
Q: Do all Defender L663 have the same bolt pattern?
A: Yes, the bolt patterns (PCDs) of Defender L663 are all 5x120mm.
Q: What size are the lug nuts on a 2025 Defender?
A: The thread size of the lug nuts on a 2025 Defender is M14x1.5mm.
Q: How to install wheel spacers on Defender?
A: It is not difficult and some experienced people can complete it within an hour.
- Remove the wheels;
- Clean the vehicle hub;
- Properly torque wheel spacers (typically 103.5 lb-ft);
- Remount the wheels.
- Test drive, recheck the torque.
Final Verdict: Elevate Your Defender with BONOSS
With these outstanding advantages, it’s clear that BONOSS forged active cooling Defender 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 Defender deserves the best.
(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.)
