Generally, the F150 tire spacers are legal and allowable in most countries and regions. The legality of wheel spacers varies depending on the country, state, or region you reside in, but quality wheel spacers with proper installation are basically legal. Wheel spacers have been used for decades, as long as you keep the wheels still covered by the fenders, using wheel spacers won’t cause any problems.
Each country or state has its own set of regulations regarding vehicle modifications. To figure out whether wheel spacers are legal in a particular area of the country, inquiring from a city or state’s law enforcement agency or automobile regulatory body will be helpful. For example, In the U.S., there are no federal laws that specifically prohibit the use of F150 tire spacers. However, individual states may have regulations concerning modifications.
How to Keep F150 Tire Spacers Safe and Legal?
Several factors determine whether or not F150 tire spacers are safe and legal in a given jurisdiction. These include:
Spacer Thickness:
In some countries and regions, there are limits to how thick wheel spacers can be. Using wheel spacers to push the wheels too far outward can be illegal. Because this too much wheel spacers may cause the tires to extend far beyond the fender, which is not safe. Ensure the F150 tire spacers you choose do not exceed the maximum allowable thickness in your area. Then everything will be OK.
Material Type:
Not all wheel spacers are made the same. Always choose F150 tire spacers made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloys. Forged aluminum alloys are highly durable and capable of withstanding the demands of rough driving conditions without compromising safety. The thermal conductivity of aluminum alloy can dispel heat quickly, maintaining optimal operating temperatures for the braking system. This is especially helpful for a vehicle that usually goes off-roading.
For example, BONOSS forged active cooling F150 tire spacers are made of high-quality 6061-T6/ 7075-T6 aluminum materials and are specifically designed to fit your F150. What’s better, they come with an active cooling function. The heat dissipation grooves behind the spacers boost the cooling efficiency, reducing brake thermal decay, and improving road safety. This is helpful to extend the longevity of your performance brake kits.
Drive Condition:
Different driving conditions require different parts. If you are looking for cheap but durable options, then BONOSS forged 6061-T6 aluminum alloy wheel spacers are the way to go. For off-roading and hard-driving events, there is no better option than BONOSS forged active cooling 7075-T6 aluminum alloy F150 tire spacers.
Do You Have to Cut Wheel Studs for F150 Tire Spacers?
In certain situations, you don’t need to cut OEM wheel studs for F150 wheel spacers. If the spacer’s lug hole depth is smaller than the stock stud length, then you must check the wheel mounting plate. The mounting pad of the used wheels must have enough wheel cavities to cover the protruding studs. If the using wheels come without proper cavities, you may have to shorten the stock wheel studs.
If you use bolt-on type F150 tire spacers, you don’t need new wheel studs. Because the bolt-on type wheel spacers come with the pressed-in wheel studs. Simply remove the wheels, mount and tighten these spacers, and then mount and torque the wheels down on the spacers. In this case, BONOSS provides ISO grade 12.9 wheel studs to ensure a strong wheel-spacer-hub connection.
These BONOSS forged ISO grade 12.9 wheel studs are approved by over 66 SGS TÜV test reports, tensile strength≥1,220 MPa, limited life range test≥2,000,000 stress cycles without damage, ultimate tensile load≥152,000 N, hardness (HV)≥395, NSS≥500H. Such BONOSS forged active cooling F150 tire spacers are a great way to improve the look and performance of your pickup trucks.
