Many successful cases have proved that installing 5mm spacers is effective in clearing big brake calipers without compromising safety. By moving the wheels and tires further from the suspension, wheel spacers create more inner wheel clearance which is good to prevent larger tires from rubbing against the inner fenders, shock absorbers, brake calipers, or other parts.
Installing 5mm spacers is no different than running a rim with a lower offset. As long as you torque each lug nut/bolt properly, it is safe to use 5mm aluminum spacers for daily driving or even racing events. Many people wonder if 5mm spacers need to be hub-centric and if they are safe to use. In this discussion, we will examine all of these questions.
Does Hub Centric Matter for 5mm Spacers?
Typically, 5mm wheel spacers are too thin to machine hub-centric rings. So, most 5mm spacers are lug-centric. Since many vehicles come with enough wheel hub protrusion to support the wheels, hub-centric is not a MUST option for 5mm spacers. Assuming your wheel hub height is 12mm, if you add a 5mm spacer, the remaining hub height that contacts the wheel will be 7mm (12–5=7).
5mm Spacers Before and After
1. Flush Stance with Aftermarket Wheels:
Wheel spacers reduce the wheel offset. If you need to slightly adjust the offset to make aftermarket wheels flush with the fenders, then 5mm spacers are a good idea. They’re subtle and don’t hurt anything.
2. Zero Rubbing with Bigger Brake Calipers:
Wheel spacers increase the clearance between the wheel and the brake rotor. For those who plan on keeping the factory wheels and want to add bigger brake calipers, 5mm wheel spacers will be a very useful solution.
3. Better Handling with OEM wheels:
By increasing the track width, 5mm wheel spacers boost the handling of curves and swerving, which helps your vehicle perform better on the road. This means you can enjoy more dynamic and comfortable driving while keeping the OEM wheels and tires.
Who Sells the Best 5mm Spacers?
With over 17 years of manufacturing experience and 1800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best 5mm wheel spacers for BMW M3, Audi S3, Mitsubishi EVO X, Toyota GR86, VW MK7 GTI, and more vehicles. There are several key advantages that make their spacers a top choice.
1. Extreme Lightweight Benefits
As we all know, the lighter the unsprung weight is, the better the handling capabilities. BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm wheel spacers are machined with “Hollow Carved” holes. Compared with the previous production, they are at least 20% lighter. The weight of these BONOSS wheel spacers is quite insignificant, and they won’t damage any suspension parts.
2. Excellent Anti-corrosion Materials
BONOSS forged lightweight plus wheel spacers are made of high-strength 6061-T6 and 7075-T6 aluminum alloy materials. These 5mm aluminum spacers have better thermal conductivity than steel ones. They are much lighter and much better in corrosion resistance.
To further prevent corrosion in wheel spacers, BONOSS applies a black hard anodizing surface treatment. It is ideally suited for aluminum to improve corrosion resistance. This process makes BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm wheel spacers more durable and corrosion-resistant.
3. Worry-free 10-year Warranty
Every genuine BONOSS forged 5mm wheel spacer is covered by a 10-year warranty. This 10-year warranty protects the customer’s interest and ensures product quality and safety. It is worry-free to use BONOSS wheel spacers.
Frequently Asked FAQ
Q: Are 5mm spacers safe?
A: Yes, as long as you install them properly, high-quality 5mm spacers are safe to use.
Q: Do 5mm spacers need longer bolts?
A: As long as you have enough thread pitch after installing 5mm spacers, you don’t need longer bolts. Once the thread pitch is not enough, it is better to seek new extended wheel bolts.
Q: Do 5mm spacers make a difference?
A: In terms of the look, 5mm wheel spacers don’t make an obvious difference. But they do have positive effects on handling and performance.
Final Summary: Choose BONOSS, Choose Safety
From innovative lightweight benefits to certified materials and precise manufacturing, BONOSS forged lightweight plus 5mm 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.)
