A set of good GR86 spacers has long been a popular upgrade for those seeking a wider wheel design and better ride quality. Wheel spacers are components inserted between the vehicle hub assembly and wheels. By pushing the wheels and tires outwards, they effectively increase the vehicle’s track width.
A wider track can provide several benefits, including improved handling, better weight distribution, and a more aggressive appearance. Putting wheel spacers on cars allows for larger tires or suspension upgrades without rubbing issues. In this article, we’ll explore whether you need longer lug nuts for GR86 spacers.
Do I Need Longer Wheel Studs for GR86 Spacers?
If you use bolt-on GR86 spacers, you don’t need longer wheel studs. 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.
If you get slip-on GR86 spacers installed, you need longer wheel studs to properly secure the wheels. Tire engineers explain that only if the bolt thread is long enough can the bolts provide proper clamping force to keep wheel spacers and wheels balanced.
The general rule of thumb is that the thread length must be equal to or greater than the diameter of the bolt itself. Giving an example, an M12 wheel stud would need at least 12mm threads to ensure a safe engagement. For instance, if the OE wheel stud length is 25mm and you get a 10mm wheel spacer installed, it’s probably best to order 35mm studs right away.
What Size Are the Wheel Nuts on a Toyota GR86?
The most common sizes of Toyota GR86 lug nuts are M12x1.25mm thread pitch. If you get aftermarket rims installed, there’s a pretty high chance that you need new aftermarket lug nuts to fit. Most OEM GR86 lug nuts are not designed to be used on aftermarket wheels since the seat type, head size, and length could have changed.
Who Sells the Best GR86 Spacers?
BONOSS has the engineering team to measure the specific vehicle more than 3000 times in detail. With 1800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the most precise wheel spacers. Here are several key advantages that make BONOSS forged active cooling GR86 spacers a top choice.
1. Active Cooling for Better Experience
BONOSS forged active cooling GR86 spacers come with heat dissipation grooves. When rotating, these grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the spacer. This is effective in dissipating heat for the braking system. For those who change to performance brakes, these BONOSS spacers are good to go.
2. Forged Aluminum for Improved Durability
BONOSS forged active cooling GR86 spacers are made of forged 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. The tensile strength is up to 572 MPa (AL7075-T6). When facing bump and impact loads, higher tensile strength can bear greater forces without breaking. Hence, these BONOSS forged active cooling wheel spacers can operate well in off-roading events.
3. Full-cone Seat for Firmly Secured
It is always a good idea to keep lug nuts fully in contact with the spacers. In this case, BONOSS forged active cooling GR86 spacers come with full-cone lug seats. The full-cone lug seats provide large contact areas. This allows the lug nuts to fasten the spacers more efficiently and securely.
Final Verdict: Choose BONOSS, Choose Safety and Performance
With a friendly price, BONOSS forged active cooling GR86 spacers offer more benefits, such as the active cooling functions, knurling surface, disassembly notches and so on. It’s clear that BONOSS forged wheel spacers offer exceptional safety, durability, and professionalism. Unlock your car’s full potential today!
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, an experienced mechanical engineer. All articles, images, and videos are human-produced to ensure the best user experience. They are not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
