Can you off road with wheel spacers?

You can go off-roading with spacers without any trouble if all you need is greater clearance to fit bigger tires or other suspension components. They also increase the track of your vehicle, hence strengthening the grip.

Are wheel spacers safe on a 4×4?

Wheel spacers are perfectly safe when using high-quality spacers and installed correctly.

Is it safe to track with spacers?

Simply put, yes. Spacers are safe for both daily driving and track duty if installed correctly. Quality spacers are made of materials that are as strong if not stronger than the wheels and hub, so they shouldn’t be the weak link in your setup.

Will wheel spacers cause damage?

There is the possibility of additional wear and tear on your vehicle. Wheel spacers can sometimes cause an accelerated pattern of wear on the hub components of your vehicle and its suspension.

Why are wheel spacers bad?

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.

Why are wheel spacers bad for your truck?

Cheaply made wheel spacers can be dangerous because the material with which they are made may not be durable enough to bear the weight of your car or truck. Many high-quality manufacturers will make spacers from strong, high-grade aluminum to ensure durability, so always ensure you’re getting high quality stuff.

Why should you not run spacers?

Secondly, installing wheel spacers on a car increases the leverage on the wheel bearing. The larger the spacer, the larger the leverage becomes. This reduces the life of the wheel bearing as they are not made to take leverage forces and can therefore wear faster, increasing rolling resistance and power loss of the car.

Do wheel spacers hurt ball joints?

Wheel spacers will and do put extra stress on your ball joints & wheel bearings.