What size wheel spacers do I need for Ram 1500?

For those that want to improve the look of their Ram 1500 without purchasing bigger wheels or tires or being overly showy, the ZY Wheel 1” Thick Wheel Spacers should do the trick. Ram 1500 owners with larger tires should opt for 1.5- or 2-inch options.

Are half inch wheel spacers safe?

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.

Are spacers safe for your truck?

Hub-centric bolt-on wheel spacers work the same way as your regular wheels do and are completely safe to put on your vehicle. This design bolts onto your hub and slide over the wheel studs, but they also have a lip that fits around your vehicle’s hub.

Why are wheel spacers bad for your truck?

What effects will wheel spacers have on suspension geometry? That said, wheel spacers affect suspension geometry, and will change the scrub radius, affecting braking stability, and also reduce the effective spring rate at the wheels. Wheel spacers can also cause wheel bearing failure.

What is the best wheel spacer brand?

What is the best brand of wheel spacers?

• Supreme Suspensions Hub Centric Wheel Spacers.
• Alloy USA 11310 Wheel Spacer.
• Spidertrax S2PWHS010 Wheel Spacer Kit.
• Rugged Ridge 15201.09 Wheel Spacers.
• RockTrix Precision European Wheel Spacers.
• Yitamotor Forged Wheel Spacers.
• ECCPP Wheel Spacers.
• Eibach S90-6-10-004 Wheel Spacers.

Are spacer lifts bad?

Spacer lifts aren’t bad if you install them correctly, and as long as the spacers don’t lift the truck too high. Issues arise if the spacers are too high, causing issues with suspension. Mild spacer liftsare great for off-road and can even improve the off-road ability.

How big of a wheel spacer is safe?

As a rule of thumb, you want at least the same amount engagement as the stud is wide. For example a M12x1. 5 stud would need at least 12mm of thread engagement to be safe. At a 1.5mm thread pitch, this equates to about 8 full turns of the lug nut.

What size spacers are safe?

Do you need an alignment after wheel spacers?

No you do not need an alignment if you are just adding spacers. If you are changing something in your suspension then you would need an alignment. You also don’t need an alignment if you are running larger/wider wheels (unless you rub and want to adjust them).

How big of a wheel spacer can I use?

Although the exact measurement varies by stud/bolt size, in general, the bolt or nut should turn from 6.5 to 8 turns during engagement. The use of any spacer much thicker than 1-2mm (0.04″-0.08″) may prevent full thread engagement, and additional action would be necessary.

How do I know what size spacers I need?

The size spacer you need will be equal to the thickness of the washers used. If a spacer greater than 5mm is needed, you may need to also purchase extended lug studs or purchase wheel spacers with studs.

How big of a spacer do you need for a Dodge Ram?

1.5 – 1.75″ spacer and you should be good to go. You’ll clear the wheel studs without having to cut them and that should give you the look you’re going for. Depends on the wheel. I went with aftermarket wheels on my 2015 and had to slightly trim the studs.

Are there wheel adapters for a Dodge Ram?

Dodge Ram Wheel Spacers. US Wheel Adapters stocks pre-built wheel spacers for Dodge RAM vehicles. We also custom build Dodge/RAM wheel spacers using all American machinery, materials, and hardware. Select your vehicle below to be directed to the correct Dodge/RAM wheel spacers or give us a call: 1-877-823-2787.

Can You custom build a Dodge Ram wheel?

Custom building allows for an exact fit to be made between the hub, spacer, and wheel. Follow the links on page to be directed to all the wheel spacers that match your Dodge or RAM.

What are the different sizes of wheel spacers?

Our wheel spacers come in a variety of configurations to ensure that we can satisfy the needs and budget of every truck owner. The wheel spacer sizes we offer include 0.25, 1.25, 1.50, and 2 inches, giving you the opportunity to install different types of wheels.