Knowing how to measure the wheel gap effectively helps you get the correct wheel spacers. Since people need proper space for slight changes in tire size, there is a wheel gap in every car. The wheel gap is determined by the height of the car and the horizontal space between the tires and the inner wall of the fenders. Certainly, most cars look better when the wheel gap is not so pronounced and tires flush to the fender. Wheel spacers can push the wheels outward a certain distance. The further you push the wheels out, the better the handling. But we consider it is best if the wheel is flush with the fender.
The fenders are actually very important when it comes to your vehicle. Installing 1-inch wheel spacers, then the wheels will be pushed out 25mm. Generally, allowing your tires to stick out past the fenders is not a good idea. Because you don’t want the mud, dirt, rocks, and debris that roll from your tires to damage or impede people or vehicles on the road.
What Size Wheel Spacers Do I Need?
Wheel spacers are available in thicknesses from 3mm to 70mm. It does look good if you have the tires stuck out a little bit because it makes the entire vehicle look sporty and powerful. Properly spacing the wheels flush with the fenders is safe. The fenders can still cover your tires. All in all, you need to measure the wheel gap first:
- Take a straight edge and place it against the outermost part of the rims/tires. Have straightedge contact the rim or tire in two spots to keep even for correct spacing.
- Measure from the outside wheel to the fender lip to see how much space you have available. Repeat this on the front and rear wheels and you’ll soon get a feel for the size of wheel spacers you require.
- For instance, if the value is 25mm, then it is recommended to use less than 25mm wheel spacers.
How Can I Custom Wheel Spacers?
Although wheel spacers solve fitment issues easily and quickly, depending on different vehicles, the perfect size can be different. Whether you are looking for unusual thickness wheel spacers or would like to customize wheel spacers for aftermarket wheels, the BONOSS custom department is ready to listen to your requirement. BONOSS has an independent OEM factory, so there are vast customized options available: thickness from 3mm to 160mm, dimension from 130mm to 350mm. OEM/ODM is available. Most BONOSS custom wheel spacers can be completed within 1-3 days.
Aftermarket wheel upgrades from manufacturers such as Work, BBS, Rays, Enkei, HRE, Fuel, Vossen, OZ, and others are able to be easily fitted with BONOSS custom wheel spacers. Even the thread sizes can be customized to your exact request on all wheel spacers, both lug-centric and hub-centric. We offer two materials for selection: forged 6061-T6 aluminum and 7075-T6 aluminum. Aluminum wheel spacers are durable and lightweight. Lighter-weight aluminum wheel spacers will allow for faster acceleration. Besides, they are not easy to corrode or oxidize which is good for long-term use.
