When it comes to enhancing the performance and aesthetics of your pickup trucks, the 8×170 wheel spacers are an accessory worth considering. There are various wheel spacer sizes, including 1/2”, 1”, 2”, 3” all the way up to 5”. With so many options available, how can I determine what size wheel spacers are best?
Generally, most experts recommend staying within the range of 1-inch to 2-inch (25.4mm to 50.8mm) for wheel spacers. However, many enthusiasts opt for thicker 8×170 wheel spacers to achieve a more aggressive stance. In this guide, we’ll delve into the ideal thickness for your 8×170 wheel spacers, and recommend some of the best options available on the market today.
Popular 8×170 Wheel Spacers Sizes Before and After
To find out the best 8×170 wheel spacers sizes, the following guidelines may help:
1/2-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
For those who just need a little clearance to solve big brake rubbing issues, 1/2-inch wheel spacers are the option. They create enough wheel clearance without drastically altering the vehicle’s appearance. But you may need longer wheel studs to achieve proper lug nut engagement.
1-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
If you occasionally go off-roading but also drive on city streets, 1-inch spacers are a balanced choice. At this thickness, you start to notice subtle changes in the vehicle’s appearance and handling, particularly when cornering.
1.5-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
By pushing the wheels outward, 1.5-inch wheel spacers provide improved stability and better appearance. The wheels stand wider apart, creating better stability, and giving your vehicle a rugged look.
2-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
With the help of 2-inch wheel spacers, you can add wider tires or bigger rims to your vehicle, achieving a smoother and more enjoyable ride. This also provides a wider stance, which will make the car look more aggressive and sporty.
3-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
For those who would like to add lift kits while keeping the stock wheels, using 3-inch wheel spacers is a good idea. By moving the wheels and tires further out from the suspension, these spacers prevent the tires from hitting the shock absorbers, fenders, or other suspension components.
4-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
Installing 4-inch wheel spacers provides many advantages for off-road use, including greater traction, better stability, and rollover resistance. It’s vital to opt for high-quality hub-centric spacers and ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned after installation.
5-inch Wheel Spacers 8×170
There are rarely 5-inch wheel spacers in the automotive market, sometimes, it is even harder to find the correct ones you need. Rather than spend time and effort looking for 5-inch spacers, it is better to customize a set of exclusive wheel spacers.
Is It Safe to Run 8×170 Wheel Spacers?
Genuine brand 8×170 wheel spacers are safe and trustable because of their quality and performance. A set of strong wheel spacers can handle more force without breaking. With so many well-designed products available, it is worry-free to use quality wheel spacers for daily commuters or even a patch of off-roading now and again.
For example, BONOSS forged active cooling 8×170 wheel spacers are made of 6061-T6/ 7075-T6 aluminum alloy. They undergo continuous tons of pressure to form. Due to continuous tons of pressure, the internal structure is more compact. The ultimate tensile strength of these two aluminum alloys are:
- Forged 6061-T6 spacers: 42000-45000 psi (300-310 MPa);
- Forged 7075-T6 spacers: 74000-78000 psi (510-572 MPa).
To ensure a strong wheel-spacer-hub connection, BONOSS forged active cooling 8×170 wheel spacers provide ISO 12.9 wheel studs as well as ISO grade 10 lug nuts. All BONOSS wheel spacer complete packages are supplied with SGS and TÜV authoritative certification reports. As long as you perform a correct installation, these BONOSS forged active cooling wheel spacers are safe to use.
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, a 30-year mechanical engineer. For a better user experience, this article is original content uploaded by humans. It is not generated by Artificial intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
