In the market, there are 20mm to 50mm Land Rover Defender wheel spacers for the stock 18 inches to 22 inches wheels. Generally, spacer size and design directly affect the performance. Therefore, it requires some basic measurement. Take a straight edge and place it against the outermost part of the rims/tires, then measure from the outside wheel to the fender line. If the value is about 20mm, then 20mm wheel spacers provide a perfect flush stance.
If you have basic mechanical proficiency, you can install Land Rover Defender wheel spacers yourself and save money. It is not difficult and some experienced people can complete it within an hour. For safety reasons, it is always crucial to have quality Land Rover Defender wheel spacers. So, before the installation, make sure that they meet the proper bolt pattern specifications, or they won’t fit on your wheels.
- Lift the car and remove the wheels;
- Clean the entire hub surface, ensuring it is clean and smooth;
- Place the spacer on the hub and ensure it is firmly seated and flush against the hub;
- For bolt-on spacers, tighten the spacer with the provided lug nuts to the vehicle studs to the specified torque (recommended 140 Nm).
- Then remount the wheel on the spacer and fasten it with stock lug nuts;
- Torque the wheel nuts to manufacturer specifications (recommended 140 Nm).
What Are the Best Made Land Rover Defender Wheel Spacers?
Speaking of quality Land Rover Defender wheel spacers for aftermarket offset wheels, aluminum types come to priority. For example, BONOSS forged active cooling Defender wheel spacers are made of forged 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. The tensile strength is up 572 MPa (AL7075-T6). They are high-performance aluminum alloys that feature good corrosion resistance, weldability, workability, and machinability.
Apart from the basic spacer functionality, BONOSS forged active cooling Defender wheel spacers offer the active cooling technique. There are petal-shaped grooves carved on the back sides. These grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the Land Rover Defender wheel spacers when rotating. The air takes away the heat, so it achieves the purpose of actively dissipating heat for the braking system. A set of BONOSS forged active cooling Land Rover Defender wheel spacers is well worth the investment.
Should I Use Anti-seize on Land Rover Defender Wheel Spacers?
As tire experts claim, you don’t have to use anti-seize on Land Rover Defender wheel spacers. High-end Land Rover Defender wheel spacers are always well-treated before leaving the factory. With the development of modern manufacturing technology, BONOSS forged active cooling Defender wheel spacers are well-treated in corrosion resistance. This means they won’t easily corrode or get stuck on your vehicle hub.
Besides, the provided spacer wheel studs and lug nuts are Dacromet-coating. This type of coating gives neutral salt spray resistances exceeding 500 hours, which makes it ideal for fasteners in the automobile industry. Most importantly, Dacromet coating does not induce Hydrogen Embrittlement, which means that high-tensile components like wheel studs and lug nuts can be safely coated. Such BONOSS forged active cooling Defender wheel spacers are the best option for your wheel upgrades.
