Are dually wheel spacers safe?
Are dually wheel spacers safe?
The recommended minimum spacer size between the rear dually tires is a 1/2″ (1.27cm). This will be safe at maximum load capacity and will prevent any small debris from getting lodged between the rear tires which could result in premature wear and punctures.
Is it bad to run wheel spacers on a truck?
Whether it’s because of too narrow of axles or not enough wheel offset, wheel spacers can put your tires and wheels where you want them to be under your fender. So, are they dangerous to use? In a one-word summation, no. Wheel spacers can be used to change wheel bolt patterns and to widen the offset of the wheel.
Is it bad to install wheel spacers?
Are Wheel Spacers Safe to Use? Because a vehicle’s weight is not sustained by its wheel studs, the use of wheel spacers is generally considered to be safe. A vehicle’s wheels are actually held to their corresponding hubs with a clamping force that is achieved through the tightening of each wheel’s lug nuts.
What are the pros and cons of wheel spacers?
Wheel Spacer Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Improved Handling | Increased Steering Effort |
| Allows for Larger Wheels or Tires | Decreased Ride Quality |
| Allows for Larger Brake Calipers | More Suspension Wear |
| Gives Vehicles a Unique Look |
Are there hub centric wheel spacers for SRW trucks?
The Spacers marked Dually are designed specifically for the dually. The links marked SRW 2500/3500 will fit Single Rear Wheel (SRW) Trucks. All hub centric wheel spacers are custom built to order and are typically completed within 5 – 7 business days. If using aftermarket wheels, you will need to provide the center bore size.
What’s the torque on a dually wheel spacer?
Factory torque is 140 ft. lbs. I torqued my spacer lut nuts to 130 ft. lbs. due to the acorn style seating on aluminum and factory outer wheel lug nuts to 140 ft. lbs. Napa part# 641-2137 $1.99 ea. and same size socket fits outer factory lug stud. These nuts have more “meat” outside of studs and a tiny bit more length of thread contact
What are the different types of wheel spacers?
We carry a large selection of wheel spacer options from all the top brands, including Allstar Performance, Cal Custom, Billet Specialties, Trans-Dapt Performance, Gorilla, G2 Axle & Gear, Baer, Eibach, and more! You’ll find hubcentric wheel spacers, 8 lug wheel spacers, wheel spacers for trucks, and more in all…
How big are the 8 lug wheel spacers?
8 Lug Wheel Spacers | Dually Wheel Spacers. 1 SRW 2500/3500 – Years: 88‘-10’. 2 SRW 2500/3500 – Years: 11′-20′ (Dually Wheel Spacers) 3 Dually 3500 – Years: 88‘-10’. 4 Dually 3500 – Years: 11′-20′ Ford.