Generally, the 2-inch spacers add approximately -50.8mm offsets. Wheel spacers essentially reduce the distance from the wheel center to the hub assembly, so they subtract the offset. For example, if your wheels have a +45 offset, and you add a 2-inch spacer, you are subtracting 50.8mm from the wheel offset. This means the new offset would be approximately -5mm. In this case, you’ve moved from a positive offset to a slight negative offset.
Among the various sizes of spacers, the 2-inch size is a popular choice for those looking to make a significant change to their vehicle wheel offset. Wheel spacers are commonly used by vehicle owners to modify the stance, appearance, and sometimes the performance of their cars or trucks. A 2-inch spacer means the wheel will sit 2 inches further away from the hub, which gives your vehicle a more aggressive stance and better handling.
2-inch Spacers Pros and Cons
Improved Appearance:
Many vehicle enthusiasts use 2-inch spacers primarily for aesthetic reasons. The wider stance and aggressive look are particularly appealing for trucks, SUVs, and some wide-body vehicles. A broader stance can make your vehicle look cooler and more powerful.
Custom Offset:
Wheel spacers provide more flexibility in terms of wheel and tire combinations. If you have aftermarket wheels that don’t have the ideal offset, 2-inch spacers can help achieve the perfect fitment.
Increased Stability:
By widening the track, 2-inch spacers can improve the overall stability of the vehicle. The wider stance increases the vehicle’s grip on the road or trail, which can be beneficial for both on-road driving and off-road adventures.
Improved Clearance:
For vehicles that have oversized tires or specific lift kit setups, 2-inch spacers can help prevent the tires from rubbing against the wheel well or suspension components. Off-road enthusiasts often install wheel spacers on vehicles to improve their off-road performance by increasing the tire clearance and improving the overall track width.
Practical Function:
Some brand companies make good 2-inch wheel spacers that provide many useful advantages. For example, BONOSS forged active cooling wheel spacers come with heat dissipation grooves. When rotating, these grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the spacer. The air takes away the heat, so it achieves the purpose of actively dissipating heat for the braking system. For those who change to performance brakes, these BONOSS active cooling 2-inch spacers are good to go.
Are Two Inch Wheel Spacers Safe?
When installed and maintained properly, high-quality two inch wheel spacers are generally safe and can improve your vehicle’s performance and aesthetics. The key to ensuring safety lies in selecting the right size, using hub-centric designs, and following installation instructions carefully. Investing in high-quality wheel spacers for your vehicle is a decision that pays dividends in the long run.
For ultimate performance, BONOSS has been offering forged aluminum alloy wheel spacers in the aftermarket for over 10 years. Starting from a billet of 6061-T6 or even a special 7075-T6 aluminum, these aircraft-quality alloys are forged with up to 3000 tons of pressure. The super forging process makes them integrity structural, more durable, and more resistant to corrosion and oxidation.
Off-roading 2-inch wheel spacers are designed to operate well in heavy-duty and under any kind of 4×4 events. Therefore, you need high-strength wheel spacers. The tensile strength of BONOSS forged active cooling 2-inch spacers is up to 572 MPa (AL7075-T6). The higher the tensile strength, the more tensile stress that the wheel spacers can withstand before failure. Such BONOSS forged active cooling 2-inch wheel spacers are a good option for your wheel upgrade needs.
