Among the various sizes of Ram 1500 spacers, the 1-inch to 2-inch size is the best offset fitment choice for those looking to make a significant change to their vehicle wheel style and performance. Generally, 1-inch spacers add approximately -25.4mm offsets. For example, if your stock wheels have a +25mm offset, a 1-inch spacer will make the new wheel offset -0.4mm. This gives your vehicle a more aggressive stance and better handling.
As long as you use a quality set and installed them correctly, the Ram 1500 spacers are as safe as offset rims. Not everyone is a tire expert. Most motorists purchase wheels based on the looks and bolt patterns but often overlook offset. Wheel spacers are helpful in reducing the offset to fit some high positive rims quickly and safely.
Ram 1500 Spacers Before and After
Nicer Wheel Style:
To achieve a more rugged and powerful look, you can use 1-inch to 2-inch wheel spacers on all four tires. Most Ram 1500 trucks look better when the wheel gap is not so pronounced and the tires are flush with the fender.
Flexible Wheel Offset:
Since wheel spacers can change the wheel offset, they enlarge the options of wheel and tire combinations. If you have aftermarket wheels that don’t have the ideal offset, the Ram 1500 spacers can help achieve the perfect fitment.
Enhanced Stability:
Wheel spacers can increase the track width. As the track is wider, tires can generate increased lateral grip. This can improve cornering speeds and stability. The enhanced stability means better rollover resistance.
More Wheel Clearance:
By pushing the wheel further away from the hub assembly, wheel spacers add more wheel clearance. With proper spacers, you can clear bigger brake calipers rubbing issues. This is good for your performance upgrades.
Practical Advantages:
Aside from the above functions, BONOSS forged active cooling Ram 1500 spacers provide more additional advantages. For example, the active cooling technique. Distributed in petal shape, the cooling grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the wheel spacer when it rotates.
The flowing air takes away the heat, so it boosts the heat dissipation efficiency of the rotors, reducing brake thermal decay, and improving road safety. In addition, the side knurling design eliminates internal stress and enlarges the cooling area which is good for the active cooling effect.
Do I Have to Cut Studs for Ram 1500 Spacers?
In fact, it is not necessary to cut the stock studs for Ram 1500 spacers. It depends on how much wheel pockets you have. Take a look at the inside of your wheels and make sure the mounting plate has pockets machines into it and isn’t solid. Then measure the cavity in your wheels to check out how much it will allow for the stud to go past the spacer outer surface. The wheel pockets depth + spacer thick ≥ stud length, then Ram 1500 wheel spacers will fit properly.
What Types of Ram 1500 Spacers Can I Trust?
Brands that focus on quality and performance are very strict in raw materials and manufacturing processes. For example, BONOSS forged active cooling wheel spacers are made of high-strength 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloy materials. The ultimate tensile strength of these two aluminum alloys are:
- Forged 6061-T6 spacers: 42000-45000 psi (300-310 MPa);
- Forged 7075-T6 spacers: 74000-78000 psi (510-572 MPa).
For those who mainly drive on roads, the 6061-T6 wheel spacers are just enough without cracking. For people who frequently hit the trails will benefit from 7075-T6 spacers. The 7075-T6 aluminum is one of the strongest types of aluminum available. They are less likely to break even under hard driving.
