If you own a 2014 F150 pickup truck, you may be interested in installing wheel spacers to change up the look and stance of your truck. Wheel spacers are metal rings that go between the wheel hub and rim to push the wheels outward. This widens the track width and can allow for bigger tires. However, you need to be careful in selecting the proper wheel spacer size and construction for your F150. In this article, we’ll look at some key factors to consider when choosing 2014 F150 wheel spacers.
How big of 2014 F150 wheel spacers is safe?
When deciding on wheel spacer size, you first need to know the stock offset of your 2014 F150 wheels. The offset is the distance from the wheel hub mounting surface to the centerline of the rim. Stock 2014 F150 wheels have a +55mm offset. This means the rim centerline is 55mm outward from the hub surface.
Larger diameter wheel spacers will push the wheels further outward, increasing the track width. However, you don’t want to go too big. Generally, you don’t want to exceed 1.5 inches (about 38mm) of spacer thickness. This helps ensure proper wheel hub centering and load handling. Excessive spacer size can over-stress components like wheel studs, bearings, and suspension parts. It also may result in steering or handling issues.
For a 2014 F150, a 25-35mm spacer is a common safe size range. This pushes the wheels out about 1-1.4 inches for a wider, more aggressive look. High quality billet aluminum or steel wheel spacers in this size zone properly retain factory suspension geometry while allowing moderately larger tire fitment.
What is lug size for 2014 F150?
When selecting wheel spacers, you need spacers with the proper lug pattern and thread pitch to match your F150’s wheels. All 2014 F150 models use a 6-lug pattern with a 114.3mm (4.5”) bolt circle. The lug nuts are M12 x 1.5 pitch.
So the wheel spacers must have a 6-lug, 114.3mm pattern with M12 threads to correctly mount. The spacer should come with longer wheel studs and lug nuts to account for the added spacer thickness. Make sure to get wheel spacers designed specifically for the 2014 F150 to match these specs. Mismatched lug pattern or hardware can prevent proper installation.
Can 2014 F150 wheel spacers be bad?
While wheel spacers can provide benefits like a wider stance and ability to fit larger tires, low quality spacers can also introduce some risks. Here are a few potential downsides to using wheel spacers on a 2014 F150:
Weak materials like cast aluminum can crack under load
Improper lug centering from cheap spacers adds stress to components
Excess spacer thickness stresses wheel studs and suspension
Spacers not made specifically for F150 may not fit right
Installation errors if directions aren’t clear
The risks can be minimized by using high-quality spacers purpose-built for the 2014 F150. Choose strong materials like billet aluminum or steel. Precise CNC machining ensures proper lug pattern centering and fit. Only install as much spacer thickness as necessary for desired tire clearance, without exceeding 1.5 inches. And follow all instructions carefully for proper installation and torque specs.
With the right wheel spacers selected and installed correctly, you can safely enhance the look and capability of your 2014 F150 pickup. Just be sure to research sizing, construction, and design to find quality, custom-fit wheel spacers optimized for your truck’s specifications.
Which 2014 F150 wheel spacers are best?
BONOSS 2014 F150 wheel spacers are composed of forged aluminum alloy, which has more strength, durability, and lightness than cast aluminum. The tensile strength of forged aluminum is at least 310 MPa, while that of cast aluminum is only around 160 MPa. This implies that BONOSS F150 wheel spacers can resist more force and twisting without breaking or bending.
They use the Global Pioneer Active Cooling Technique which enables external cool air to enter and circulate inside the spacers through the rotation of the spacers, improving the cooling of the braking system. This can lower the chance of brake fade, enhance braking performance, and prolong the life of your brake pads and rotors.
They are hub-centric which means that they fit tightly over the hub and align the wheel precisely. This removes any vibration, wobble, or imbalance that may happen with lug-centric spacers. Hub-centric spacers also spread the load uniformly across the hub, decreasing stress on the studs and lug nuts.
They come with ISO Grade 12.9 studs and ISO Grade 10 nuts which are marked with BONOSS logo for easy recognition. These studs and nuts have a strength of at least 1220 MPa and 1110 MPa respectively, which are much higher than the standard grade 8.8 or 10.9. They also have excellent corrosion resistance and anti-rust performance, ensuring a long service life. They are customizable in thickness from 3mm to 160mm, allowing you to adjust the offset and stance of your wheels according to your preference.
