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Are wheel spacers safe?

Wheel spacers are safe when installed and maintained correctly.

Yes! Wheel spacers and adapters are safe when properly installed. While they do put a bit more demand on steering components like ball joints, tie rods, and wheel bearings, following a few simple guidelines will keep everything running smoothly.

Tips for Safe Installation:

  • Always use high-quality spacers from a reputable brand.
  • Never stack multiple spacers or adapters on top of each other.
  • Use a torque wrench, not an impact gun, to avoid over-tightening or stripping threads.
  • Make sure your lug nuts have at least 6 to 8 full threads of engagement.
  • Never install wheels with inner lug nuts or studs sticking out past the face of the spacer.

Professional installation is always recommended to make sure everything is torqued correctly and fitted safely. Have questions? Feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to help!

Cancellations and Returns - Built to Order Spacers & Custom Spacers

There is a 72-hour grace period from the time of initial order or until the order has been allotted for production (whichever comes first) to cancel any made-to-order spacers/adapters. After this time, these orders cannot be canceled and the spacers/adapters cannot be returned. Please understand that this is a custom part and we must adhere to this policy. For assistance, please contact our experts.

Cancellations and Returns - Stocked Spacers

Cancellations after placing an order may result in up to a 30% restocking fee. Returns for stocked spacers/adapters will be assessed a 30% restocking fee; return shipping fees will also be charged and the original shipping fees will not be refunded. Please ask any questions you may have about a specific product return policy by contacting our experts. Refunds will be issued after the returned product has been inspected, which can take 1-4 weeks. Products that show signs of installation when returned will not be accepted and will be returned to sender or scrapped.