aleks77

hey just curious what are the dangers of running a 1" spacer/adapter that converts bolt pattern. I have heard that its not a good idea, but im curious why. Are these adapters known to fail? I understand the wheels would be 1" farther out, and most hondas simply dont have the clearance, but what about other cars. Thanks for any input, just trying to learn something new

alphalanos

The main problem with spacers in general is that they put more stress on the hub and bearing. The adapter spacers with different bolt patterns just compound this by using a set of studs in the spacer which is bolted to the original studs. this creates a weak point. The best way to go about spacers is to get the kind which use longer studs pressed into the original hub. the spacer is sandwiched between the wheel and hub instead of carrying the load. But cars that run very wide wheel/ tires setups with sticky tires can break hubs/knuckles even without spacers.

nsxtasy

Another issue is the hubcentricity of the wheels. With the stock hub, the wheel fits over the hub, and the hub has a role in centering the wheel. Some spacers have a lip that functions as a hub in centering the wheel, but many others don't. Those that don't, rely solely on the lugs to center the wheel; such setups often (not always, but sometimes) develop vibrations in the wheel, which can lead to loosening of the lugs, stripping or snapping the lugs, wheels falling off, etc.