As long as you torque spacers on wheels correctly, you can drive safely and confidently with wheel spacers. During the installation process, set the torque wrench to the manufacturer’s recommended value. Turn the wrench handle until it reaches the torque mark. Then, tighten each wheel nut/bolt a quarter turn at a time in a “star” pattern. When all the wheel lug nuts/bolts are properly torqued down, you will feel a click around the head of the wrench.
Torque the spacers on wheels to the torque specified in your vehicle owner’s manual. If you don’t know how much torque for installing spacers on wheels, you can use the following spacer torque chart:
1/2” wheel spacers torque specs
The REFERENCE torque specs on the 1/2” wheel spacers will be 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs. Specifically, for spacers with M12 lug nuts/bolts, the torque spec is 113 Nm (83.3 ft-lbs). For spacers with M14 lug nuts/bolts, the torque spec is 140 Nm (103.5 ft-lbs).
1” wheel spacers torque specs
To safely tighten 1” wheel spacers on wheels, you need 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs torque value. The specific torque specs are the same as above.
1.25” wheel spacers torque specs
If your spacer manufacturer doesn’t specify, you can use 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs torque specs as REFERENCE. Directions say to torque to 83.3 ft-lbs for M12 studs and 103.5 ft-lbs for M14 studs.
1.5” wheel spacers torque specs
The 1.5” wheel spacers are designed to be torqued to around 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs torque specs. This torque range is ideal for spacer bolts that are unlikely to rattle loose and unlikely to fail under forces. The specific torque specs are the same as above.
1.75” wheel spacers torque specs
The recommended torque for 1.75” wheel spacers on wheels can range from 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs, depending on the wheel spacer’s specifications. An 83.3 ft-lbs is OK for the M12 bolts that hold the spacers on wheels. A 103.5 ft-lbs is perfect for the M14 bolts that hold the spacers on wheels.
2 inch wheel spacer torque specs
The REFERENCE torque specs for 2 inch wheel spacers on wheels are 83.3 to 103.5 ft-lbs. If your car comes with M12 wheel bolts, torque these 2” spacers to 83.3 ft-lbs. If your car comes with M14 wheel bolts, torque these 2” spacers to 103.5 ft-lbs.
Can You Over Tighten Wheel Spacers?
No. if not safe to over tighten wheel spacers on wheels. Over-tightening wheel nuts causes stress fractures, which make the nuts stretch the stud, leading to failure around the rotor. Under-tightening the wheel nuts, the clamping force will not be enough to secure the wheels. So, every time you perform routine maintenance, remember to check the condition of the nut tightness
Always install authentic brand wheel spacers on wheels. Because genuine wheel spacers are designed and built exquisitely. For example, BONOSS forged active cooling spacers come with ISO Grade 12.9 wheel studs and ISO Grade 10 lug nuts. These wheel lugs will undergo thoroughly a series of performance tests to ensure they can handle our scrutinous standards before leaving the factory.
These ISO grade 12.9 wheel studs have a minimum tensile strength of 1,220 MPa, limited life range test≥ 2,000,000 stress cycles without damage, ultimate tensile load≥ 152,000 N, hardness (HV)≥ 395, and neutral salt spray≥ 500H. It makes sense that the higher the tensile strength of the stud, the more force it can withstand before breaking. With a high-quality user experience as well as a friendly price, BONOSS forged active cooling wheel spacers are the best option for your wheel upgrades.
