#Billet Wheel Spacers

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5 Benefits of Using Conical Lug Bolts for Your Car's Wheels

When it comes to the safety, performance and longevity of your car, every detail matters including lug bolts. This article will give you clarity on the various benefits of Conical Lug Bolts for your car's wheels. They can make a difference and give you an amazing driving experience.

A Conical Lug Bolt is a specially crafted fastener designed to protect your car's wheels to the hub. Especially, the conical shape of these bolts enables a comfortable fit between the wheel and the hub. It lessens the chances of vibrations and uneven wear.

Top Benefits Of Conical Lug Bolts-

Enhanced Stability and Safety- This is the primary advantage. The conical design ensures a precise fit that reduces the risk of wheel misalignment during high-speed driving and tight turns. It offers a safer driving experience for you on the road.

Enhanced Performance- These Lug Bolts have a positive impact on driving dynamics. It removes the wheel vibrations and wobbling which can improve handling and responsiveness. Be it city streets or a thrilling track day, these bolts can lead to a smoother and more controlled ride.

Easing of Wear and Tear- To prevent premature wear and tear on your tires, consider proper wheel alignment. A Conical lug bolt helps with the right alignment. With properly aligned wheels, tire wear is distributed evenly. It enhances the durability of your car tires and saves you money on replacements.

Installation and Maintenance- Installing these lug bolts is easy, but it needs careful attention to detail. Seek the help of professionals to ensure the correct installation. In addition, regular maintenance is equally important to get the best results.

Moreover, high quality Conical Lug Bolts provides various benefits for your car's wheels. They play a key role in streamlining your driving experience.

However, you should choose the right Conical Lug Bolt carefully to ensure excellent value for your money. A reliable supplier is your right stop for the best deal.

How can Car Owners Choose the Right Conical Lug Bolts?

Evaluating Compatibility- It is the first step to consider. Seek professional help or guidance to determine the right measurements and thread specifications required for your vehicle. It ensures stability and prevents any problems.

Material Matters- These lug nuts are usually made of steel, aluminum, and titanium. You can choose the right material as per your needs. However, steel is the mostly used material.

Length and Seat Type- Make sure about the length of these bolts that ensures a secure connection between the wheel and the hub. Consider the seat type (the meeting point of the bolt and the wheel) that should match your wheel's seat type.

Top Suppliers – Shop for high-quality lug bolts from reputable brands. Quality products ensure the safety and durability of your wheels. Verify the brands, read the reviews, etc.

As a responsible car owner, you should make an informed choice when it comes to conical lug bolts and Billet Wheel Spacers online. This is where E Century, Inc. comes in. We work directly with our manufacturers and can offer you quality products at competitive prices. Visit www.ezaccessory.com today!

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/top-7-best-toyota-tacoma-leveling-kits/

Top 7 Best Toyota Tacoma Leveling Kits

Trucks often come from the factory with the rear end sitting slightly higher than the front; not a very appealing look… This is why a leveling kit is one of the most popular mods for truck owners. Leveling kits raise the front of a truck to make it level with the rear, which improves the truck’s aesthetic, and ground clearance for off-road adventures and makes it easier to fit larger tires. Before we dive into the juicy stuff, let’s get a few things straight; leveling kits aren’t always spacers, it may be a full suspension kit, that will level your Tacoma’s ride height. We like to categorize leveling kits into 3 different tiers: Budget, Mid-Range, and High-Performance. If you own a Toyota Tacoma and are looking for leveling kits, we have some of the best recommendations for you to choose from, keep reading to know more about your leveling kits options for the 3rd generation trucks

1. Camburg BJ UCA Fox 2.5 Factory Dsc Kit Toyota Tacoma Pre/4wd 2005-2022

  Made by Camburg Engineering, a company with more than a decade long experience in manufacturing and designing off-road suspension systems, this leveling kit is the ultimate mid-travel kit for your Toyota Tacoma. Apart from lifting your truck, this leveling kit will;

Improve your ride both on and off-road

Eliminate weak OEM upper ball-joint

Increase wheel travel

Correct suspension geometry

By adding a high-performance leveling kit like this to your taco, you’re equipping it for the most extreme of driving conditions. The driving feel will be noticeably different and much more compliant. The Fox 2.5 DSC coilovers paired with the Camburg Upper Control Arms (UCAs) will assure your suspension kinematics are not only effective but reliable. Upgraded UCAs eliminate restrictive limitations to the suspension travel that comes with stock UCAs.

Features:

’05-15 models will see 2-3″ of front lift and ’16-22 models will see 1-2″ of front lift

Improved ride both on and off-road

Eliminates weak OEM upper ball-joint

Increased wheel travel

Corrected suspension geometry

Made in the USA

Kit Includes:

FOX Factory 2.5 DSC Remote Coilovers (880-06-418)

Camburg Upper Arms (Options: Billet CAM-310184 | Uniball w/ Covers CAM-310130 | Uniball CAM-310036

| X-joint CAM-310078)

FOX Factory 2.5 DSC Remote Rear Shocks (883-26-007)

2. Camburg BJ UCA King 3.0 Performance Kit Toyota Tacoma Pre/4wd 2005-2022

  This leveling kit by Camburg, has similar impact to the first one we covered, their only difference is that this one utilizes Kings’s larger 3.0 series front coilovers with compression adjusters. This combination of parts not only improves the ride and handling on-road but more so off-road with the larger diameter shocks and external reservoirs. With the upper arms, these shocks increase wheel travel and get your taco ready for some full-tilt trail/desert slaying.

Kit Includes:

King 3.0 Remote Coilovers w/ Compression Adj. (33001-209A)

Camburg Upper Arms (Options: Billet CAM-310184 | Uniball w/ Covers CAM-310130 | Uniball CAM-310036

| X-joint CAM-310078)

King 3.0 Bypass Rear Shocks (33001-210)

Features:

Improved ride both on and off-road

Eliminates weak upper ball-joint

Increased wheel travel

Corrected suspension geometry

Made in the USA

Lift: 0-3 in (front)

Wheel Size: 16-17 in

Max Backspacing: 4.75 in

Tire Size: 285/75/16 | 285/70/17

3. ARB Ome Complete Suspension 2 Inch Lift Kit With BP-51 Toyota Tacoma

  This kit is guaranteed to bring racing technology to your off-road technology. Starting with the shock absorbers, which feature the patent-pending technology developed to deliver unparallel on and off-road performance. The internal bypass shock absorbers which are bolt-on by the way are tested and designed to provide exceptional ride comfort around town with significant amounts of end-zone damping for exceptional chassis control and handling off-road. The kit was designed to give you:

Enhanced ride quality and control On & Off-Road.

Increased load-carrying capacity both rear and front.

Increased Ride Height & Ground Clearance by 2.5-3″ Inches.

4. Eibach Springs Pro-Truck Coilover Stage 2R (Front Coilovers + Rear Reservoir Shocks ) Toyota Tacoma 2016-2020

We recommend this kit as it has been individually dyno tested for matched performance and reliability. Made by Eibach, a company that has over seven decades of specializing in the design and production of high-performance suspension systems and components, rest assured that this is a tough, well-engineered coilover system that will put up with the repeated abuse of frequent trail driving

Features:

Rear reservoir (or, “resi”) shocks are paired with the 2.0 front coilovers to create the PRO-TRUCK-LIFT STAGE 2R

Zinc-coated shock tubes and anodized brackets to protect against corrosion

5/8″ hardened, nitrocarburized rods for un-matched materials quality

Piggy-back-type design for ease of installation improved protection

Billet aluminum spring seats for strength

Sturdy 46mm tubing

Maxima (R) shock oil – because we only select the best

The Stage 2R system can accommodate up to 1.5″ of lift (depending on application)

Front: +0-2.5″

Rear: +0-1.5″

Kit Includes:

Pair of Front Coilovers + Rear Reservoir Shocks

5. Revtek Tacoma PreRunner 3.0 Inch Front Adjustable Complete Assembled Coil Over Kit with 1.5 Inch Rear Block Lift and Front SPC Adjustable Control Arms For 16-18 Toyota Tacoma and PreRunner 4WD

For an affordable price, you can get the Revtek’s Tacoma PreRunner 3.0 Inch Front Adjustable Complete Assembled Coil Over Kit with 1.5 Inch Rear Block Lift and Front SPC Adjustable Control Arms For 16-18 Toyota Tacoma and PreRunner 4WD. Made by Revtek, a company that specializes in manufacturing high-quality lift kits and suspension systems for off-roaders, this kit will;

Level your truck for a more aggressive appearance and

Lift your truck for more clearance and performance

Features:

3.0 Inch Front Adjustable Complete Assembled Coil Over Kit with 1.5 Inch Rear Block Lift and Front SPC

Adjustable Control Arms

16-18 Toyota Tacoma and PreRunner 4WD

Hardware included

Lifetime Warranty

Detailed installation instructions

6. Bilstein B8 6112 – Suspension Kit Toyota Front

The Bilstein B8 6112 leveling kits provide more ground clearance, allow for larger tires, and increase wheel travel. These kits consist of (2) 60mm shock absorbers combined with (2) custom-matched cold-wound coil springs and (2) billet aluminum spring seats. The large 60mm digressive piston allows for increased damping control for optimal on-road and off-road capabilities. Bilstein used its decades-long of experience to manufacture the best leveling kit for off-road enthusiasts, with benefits like;

Adjustable spring seat which allows vehicle leveling, and increased ground clearance.

increased oil capacity, cooling, and long-term durability thanks to the large 60 mm tubing design.

Bigger piston for improved ride comfort and control over any rough terrain.

Features

Spring Seat Included: Yes

Title: Bilstein Shock Absorbers

Internal Design: Monotube

Reservoir: No

California Proposition 65: WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Finish: Dampers: Zinc Plated/Springs: Black

Boot Included: No

Body Diameter (ID): 60mm

Series: B8 6112

Body Design: Snap Ring Grooved Body (Coilover)

7. aFe Control 2″ Leveling Kit Toyota Tacoma V6 2003-2021

We wouldn’t be recommending the best leveling kits, if we didn’t recommend a product from aFe. With over a decade long of experience, aFe is known for the quality of the products they make. aFe Control Leveling Kits are made of 6061 billet aluminum and provide a 2.0-inch lift in the front to provide better off-road performance while also eliminating the “nose-down rake” notorious on stock trucks. Apart from leveling your ride, this kit will also increase your ride’s front-ground clearance

Features:

2″ Front Lift

CNC Machined 6061 Billet Aluminum

High Strength Hardware

Red Anodized Finish

Easy Bolt-On Installation, Requires No Modifications

Fits all 2005-2021 Toyota Tacoma Models w/ 6 Lugs

Fitment:

Toyota 4Runner V6 4.0L 2003-2009

Toyota 4Runner V8 4.7L 2003-2009

Toyota FJ Cruiser V6 4.0L 2007-2014

Toyota Tacoma L4 2.7L 2005-2021

Toyota Tacoma V6 3.5L 2016-2021

Toyota Tacoma V6 4.0L 2005-2015

Installing a leveling kit is beneficial, to getting a more balanced look on your truck, and apart from off-roading needs, it can be the best modification for improving stability while towing or hauling. If you have any questions about leveling kits, you would love to buy or ensure safety and proper installation, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com.

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Motor: Toyota 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8

ECU: LinkPlus

Fuel: Siemens 668cc injectors, DeatschWerks DW300, -8AN Braided fuel lines

Exhaust: Custom headers, Pre-turbo 'ex-manifold' 2.5" two-into-one system, Post-turbo mufflerless 4" stainless system with pie cut downturn exit

Cooling: RPC alloy radiator, 14" electric fan, tridon radiator cap, tridon thermostat

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Turbo: Boot mounted Holset HRC40RS (1.15 A/R, 18cm Housing), billet comp wheel

Intake: 4" K&N pod filter, custom charge piping

Bov: Turbosmart GEN-V RacePort

Wastegate: Turbosmart GEN-V HyperGate45

Extra: Tilton Engineering oil pump, custom 2.5l alloy sump with breather, Aeroflow Performance oil cooler with fan, heatshield, shrouded twin 10" radiator fans, ducting, custom battery tray, boot area painted in 'raptor coating', turbo beanie, NZKW -AN fittings and oil lines

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Gearbox: Toyota W58, 1U to W5x bellhousing

Clutch: 10" Exedy sports tuff

Flywheel: Niteparts billet 10"

Diff: Mazda FC3S 4.30 LSD

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Struts: BC Gold Coilovers

Sway Bars: Racing Beat (F&R)

Brakes: Wilwood Dynalite calipers, drilled & slotted 280mm rotors, braided brake lines

Extra: Manual steering rack, four point roll cage

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Wheel: Bridgestone DTM Racing 16x7 (+38)

Tyres: Toyo R1R semi slicks

Misc: 25mm TORX spacers

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Seats: Bride VIOS II, TAKATA Drift II harnesses

Steering: Nardi Deep Corn (Leather)

Instruments: Digital speedo conversion, turbosmart boost gauge, water temp, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges

Audio: Pioneer SPH-10BT, Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" speakers

Misc: Retrimmed door cards (Bride gradation), wind up windows, broadway mirror, carbon gear knob, no air-con, cusco hand brake button

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Paint: Exterior in 2K White, engine bay in Nardo Grey

Front Bumper: RS Active Type-II

Fenders: NUE fender vents and +25mm REV9 Autosport fender flares

Skirts: FEED style side steps, Project-G corner flares

Mirrors: Garage Vary

Spoiler: KG-Works duckbill

Misc: Boot mounted scoops, candy red tail lights w/LED strobe indicators, bronze mirror tints, LED headlight

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Strange Pro Series Rear Brake Kit

Part Number: B1706WCM

Designed Specifically For Drag Racing

Rear brake kit for Late Big Ford / Torino housing ends Brake offset = 2.500″

This Strange rear brake kit includes:

Forged One Piece Slotted Steel Rotors – Superior strength without the concerns of bolts loosening or hats cracking – Slots improve air flow, assist in warpage prevention, and reduce weight

Four Piston Aluminum Directional Calipers with Stainless Steel Pistons – Aluminum bodies drastically reduce weight – Pistons are 1.625″ & 1.750″ to vary pressure on the pads decreasing pad taper – Stainless steel pistons are corrosion resistant – Anti-rattle clips reduce brake pad vibration and noise

Billet Aluminum Caliper Mounts – One piece design eliminates spacers & bolts that require periodic maintenance

Housing End Stud Kit – Additional components that are not supplied in most aftermarket systems

Hard Metallic Brake Pads – Provides high resistance to brake fade – Recommended for vehicles going over 150 MPH in the 1/4 mile – Maintains decent starting-line cold holding capabilities – May leave pad residue on rotors that requires removal when pads are changed

Need More Wheel Clearance? Low Profile Caliper Option…………… OPRB10

 Buy Online: https://www.strangeengineering.net/product/rear-brake-kit-late-big-ford-hard-pads.html/

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Wheel Spacers! via /r/cars

Wheel Spacers!

Hello fellow cars!

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So I have been debating getting wheel spacers for a while. I want to go for 25mm both front and back. I'm getting quality Hub-centric Billet Aluminum ones with extended studs. I have the factory 18" rims with the factory P235/50 ZR18 97W tires. (2016 V6 Mustang)

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My questions are:

Is 25mm up front too much? Safety? Handling? Stress on the front axle? uneven tire wear?

Will I need to realign the car after installation?

Any downsides to spacers in general?

Any other notes or advice from someone who tried similar spacers, or spacers in general?

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ZY Wheel Front Leveling Lift Kit Billet Aluminum Strut Spacers Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2019 4Runner 2003-2019 FJ Cruiser 2007-2015 (2 )

ZY Wheel Front Leveling Lift Kit Billet Aluminum Strut Spacers Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2019 4Runner 2003-2019 FJ Cruiser 2007-2015 (2 )

ZY Wheel Front Leveling Lift Kit Billet Aluminum Strut Spacers Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2019 4Runner 2003-2019 FJ Cruiser 2007-2015 (2 ) Product Description & Features: Will raise your truck 2″ in the front, the ratio between lift height and kit thickness is not 1:1. The actual thickness of the kit not 2”. Fits 2005-2019 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 4WD, 2003-2019 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD 4WD,…

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2020 Ford F-150 ReadyLift 3.5 Inch SST Lift Kit - 69-2300 0 % 100 days financing available $855 *****0 % 100 days financing available***** For Financing please text 28755 @# 48078 *****NO Credit Check Required***** SPECIFICATIONS ReadyLift Part Number: RDY69-2300 Shocks Series:None Front Shocks:None Fitment:Direct Fit Rear Shocks:None Rear Lift Component:Block and u-bolt Lift Height Range:0-3.5 Inches 3.5 inch front & 2 inch rear lift 2 & 4WD models with 1 or 2 piece drive shafts No cutting of OEM parts or welding required Kit includes: two heavy duty DOM tubular steel upper control arms with corrected cup angles, heavy duty ball joints and one-time grease urethane bushings Two CNC machined billet aluminum offset top mount strut extensions Two CNC machined billet aluminum strut spring pre-load spacers Two 3 inch rear lift blocks with new longer u-bolts and hardware Carrier bearing spacer (for 2 piece driveshaft vehicles) Allows for up to 35 inch tall tires 35x12.50 Max on a 9 inch wide wheel with +12 offset Some minor trimming may be necessary depending on the tire design #suspensionliftkits #suspensionliftkitsnearme #suspensionliftkitsTacoma #suspensionliftkitbrands #suspensionliftkitram1500 #suspensionliftkitinstallation #suspensionliftkitsjeepwrangler #suspensionliftkitforchevysilverado1500 #suspensionliftkitshopsnearme #suspensionliftkitjeepwrangler #suspensionliftkitBrisbane #suspensionliftkitchevysilverado1500 #suspensionliftkitgmcsierra #suspensionliftkitinstallationnearme #suspensionliftkitinstallationshopsnearme #suspensionlevelingkitinstall (at CAR GUYS) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbq1uzjAKu/?igshid=ic3ukhih4ihd

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Quality Billet Wheel Spacers Online?

Looking for the best Quality Billet Wheel Spacers Online? EZAccessory is the right place for you that offer the largest selection of billet spacers online for your wheels. They are made from the premium quality billet aluminum to guarantee toughness and performance. These spacers are specially designed to fit in both aftermarket and OEM wheels. For more information, you can call us at 1-800-505-8758.

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New Post has been published on https://www.vividracing.com/blog/are-wheel-spacers-safe-pros-and-cons/

Are Wheel Spacers Safe? Pros and Cons

A majority of car enthusiasts view spacers as the simplest way to achieve perfect fitment from their wheels and tires. Wheels (usually 5mm-30mm) tend to be pushed somewhat inwards for better drag and fuel efficiency. Many people don’t favor this because it does not look flush with the car and gives off a wonky appearance. That is where wheel spacers come in. The main purpose of a wheel spacer is, as the name suggests, to increase the “space” between the wheel and the wheel hub to push them slightly outward. While wheel spacers are commonly used in the car scene, especially in the tuner community, they have also found their way onto trucks and off-road vehicles. This is done to increase the amount of clearance between the wheel and the hub when swapping out the setup. Installing spacers in these cases proves beneficial because drives can then install larger off-road tires, which translates to improved performance, traction, and overall capability.

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A wheel spacer is placed between the wheel and the wheel hub of your vehicle to essentially push the wheel further out. This creates more backspacing and a negative offset for an improved and more aggressive look. There are two main types of wheel spacers: slip-on and bolt-on. The former slides over the wheel studs and is located between the wheel and wheel hub. The latter bolts right onto your wheel studs and comes with its own studs to bolt the wheels to. Wheel spacers are available in a variety of different thicknesses, diameters, and bolt patterns. Such makes it possible for virtually all consumers to locate a proper set of spacers that fits their specific application. All in all, spacers can be used for a number of reasons such as aesthetic purposes and suspension clearance, but the issue about safety remains. 

Are They Safe To Use? 

The short answer is, yes. As long as your wheel spacers are of high quality and properly installed, you should be fine. And, as aforementioned, spacers are a simple and effective way to get the fitment you want. They only become problematic when improperly fitted or used in an inappropriate manner. So, while some may argue that wheel spacers should never be used and are dangerous, others understand that they can be very useful and safe if done right. If the wheel, hub, and spacer are correct for the application and the bolts/lugs are torqued to the right amounts, you should not encounter any problems with running spacers. 

It is also important to do your research and make sure you get the right ones for your applications. That’s because, sometimes, wheel spacers can actually cause your tires to rub on the outer edge and that can become quite an issue. They can also wear out your car’s suspension parts more quickly. But, while that can be detrimental in the long run, it doesn’t make them inherently unsafe. Whether you are looking into spacers for aesthetic or performance purposes, there is no reason why you should not reap the many benefits associated with them for both daily driving and racing. 

Pros of Using Wheel Spacers

Improved Vehicle Performance: Investing in wheel spacers is an easy way to improve the performance of your vehicle when behind the driver’s seat. By pushing the wheel further away from the chassis, you are simultaneously creating a wider track and lower center of gravity for increased performance benefit. With this, you will enjoy more grip when cornering and a faster acceleration response when coming out of turns. 

Better Traction and Grip: The wider a vehicle’s wheelbase, the greater its grip and traction will be. Wheel spacers present the opportunity to increase an otherwise stock wheelbase in order to enjoy an enhanced performance. This is the primary reason why wheel spacers are often used for racing applications. It can really make a world of a difference and help out on the track. 

Proper Wheel Fitment:  The most common use for wheel spacers in the first place is to ensure that a particular set of wheels will fit a vehicle properly. After all, each year that passes shows an increasing number of drivers shifting their attention to custom wheel and tire packages. You will need wheel spacers if the wheels you have chosen have the incorrect offset for your car. And, just as there is potential for harm with wheel spacers, a wrong offset can interfere with your bodywork and suspension parts thereby creating unwanted driving issues.

Increased Aesthetic Value: Many owners choose to use wheel spacers to increase the aesthetic value of their cars. In many applications, a wider-than-stock wheelbase can be more visually pleasing and transform the overall look. Having wheels that come out to the edge of the bodywork will not only look the part but perform it as well, as it can offer a better driving stance too. While at a standstill, wheel spacers help to create a more aggressive appearance that shows your car means business and can consistently handle corners.

Multiple Options Available: The bolt-on wheel spacer is your best choice if you need to add a significant amount of clearance for your specific wheel-and-tire package. This specific type of spacer will connect to your existing hub and then you can bolt the wheel onto it. The washer type of wheel spacer is very affordable because it doesn’t require any additional mounting hardware to offer these benefits. This is ideal if you only need a few extra millimeters of clearance and it is super easy to install. 

Can Fit a Bigger Brake Kit: If you decide that you want a larger brake kit for your car, wheel spacers can give you enough room to potentially make that happen. Most of the big brake kits require wheels that are 17 inches or larger, which means fitment can be tricky using the standard setup. This may not apply in all applications, but it can be worth looking into for specific situations. 

Cons of Using Wheel Spacers

Wheel Vibration: Auto manufacturers specifically engineer each of their vehicle models in a way that provides superior ride quality and driveability. This is accomplished by establishing optimal front-end suspension geometry. So, whenever any of these related angels become modified (i.e. using spacers), excess wheel vibration can occur as a result. 

Accelerated Wear: Wheel spacers can sometimes cause accelerated wear on the hub components of your vehicle and its suspension. This happens because you are creating a wider track than what the frame was initially designed for. This can place stressors that go beyond the tested tolerances recommended by the OE manufacturer.

Fender Interference: While wheel spacers can oftentimes fix suspension and frame interference problems, they can also create these same issues in the process. When wheel offset is increased and a vehicle’s wheelbase is widened, factory wheel-to-fender clearances are reduced. Such can lead to tire rubbing or fender damage as a result.

Heavier Steering: Depending on the size of the wheel spacers you use, the steering can sometimes feel heavier while driving compared to before they were equipped. This is because creating a wider track for your vehicle to follow means that more effort is needed to navigate curves and turns. 

Must Install on All Wheels: If you were to install wheel spacers at the back of your vehicle while excluding the front, then you would only receive the advantage of more grip in the rear. That means your car would want to understeer as you approached a corner, with the front trending towards the outside, which could adversely affect the overall balance of the vehicle. Having them in the front would create a similar result, causing the back to get loose and potentially fishtail as you attempt to accelerate through coming out of the turn.

Safety Issues: Billet aluminum spacers are known for being more structurally consistent and stronger. Investing in billet aluminum spacers over cast aluminum is important because the latter has been reported to fit somewhat loosely around the hub and lead to an incomplete tightening of the lug. During driving, the lug nut may come off resulting in losing them and possibly experiencing a more serious safety issue. Or worse, the wheel can even come flying off when you least expect it due to improper installation.

Conclusion

While wheel spacers can offer several performance advantages, not everyone wants them — and that is okay. Not everyone in the car world needs to agree or do things the same way. If that was the case, we would not enjoy the plethora of unique builds we see these days. For those that do want wheel spacers, not only will you enjoy enhanced traction and handling, but you will also get a more distinctive look that can transform your car’s overall attitude. It’s important to remember, though, that you might need to roll your fenders or lift your vehicle to gain enough clearance. And, as subtle as wheel spacers can be, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. 

Are you thinking about getting spacers for your ride? Let us know your thoughts on this controversial mod in the comments below! If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Vivid Racing team for help. You can reach us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com. 

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Motor: Toyota 1UZ-FE 4.0L V8

ECU: LinkPlus

Fuel: Siemens 668cc injectors, DeatschWerks DW300, -8AN Braided fuel lines

Exhaust: Custom headers, Pre-turbo 'ex-manifold' 2.5" two-into-one system, Post-turbo mufflerless 4" stainless system with pie cut downturn exit

Cooling: RPC alloy radiator, 14" electric fan, tridon radiator cap, tridon thermostat

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Turbo: Boot mounted Holset HRC40RS (1.15 A/R, 18cm Housing), billet comp wheel

Intake: 4" K&N pod filter, custom charge piping

Bov: Turbosmart GEN-V RacePort

Wastegate: Turbosmart GEN-V HyperGate45

Extra: Tilton Engineering oil pump, custom 2.5l alloy sump with breather, Aeroflow Performance oil cooler with fan, heatshield, shrouded twin 10" radiator fans, ducting, custom battery tray, boot area painted in 'raptor coating', turbo beanie, NZKW -AN fittings and oil lines

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Gearbox: Toyota W58, 1U to W5x bellhousing

Clutch: 10" Exedy sports tuff

Flywheel: Niteparts billet 10"

Diff: Mazda FC3S 4.30 LSD

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Struts: BC Gold Coilovers

Sway Bars: Racing Beat (F&R)

Brakes: Wilwood Dynalite calipers, drilled & slotted 280mm rotors, braided brake lines

Extra: Manual steering rack, four point roll cage

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Wheel: Bridgestone DTM Racing 16x7 (+38)

Tyres: Toyo R1R semi slicks

Misc: 25mm TORX spacers

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Seats: Bride VIOS II, TAKATA Drift II harnesses

Steering: Nardi Deep Corn (Leather)

Instruments: Digital speedo conversion, turbosmart boost gauge, water temp, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges

Audio: Pioneer SPH-10BT, Rockford Fosgate Punch 6.5" speakers

Misc: Retrimmed door cards (Bride gradation), wind up windows, broadway mirror, carbon gear knob, no air-con, cusco hand brake button

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Paint: Exterior in 2K White, engine bay in Nardo Grey

Front Bumper: RS Active Type-II

Fenders: NUE fender vents and +25mm REV9 Autosport fender flares

Skirts: FEED style side steps, Project-G corner flares

Mirrors: Garage Vary

Spoiler: KG-Works duckbill

Misc: Boot mounted scoops, candy red tail lights w/LED strobe indicators, bronze mirror tints, LED headlight

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1965 Pontiac GTO Facts ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Engine: The YU-code ’73 455 was bored 0.035 over and fitted with Pro-Gram Engineering four-bolt main caps and a 4.210-inch-stroke 455 crank cut 0.010 and polished. Crower’s forged 6.625-inch rods use full-floating pins to attach to SRP forged flat-top pistons with Hastings plasma moly rings. A Melling pump with a 60-psi spring draws oil from a Moroso 7-quart pan, and a Pontiac No. 5 stamped windage modified 6X heads, adding bronze guides, partially filling the exhaust crossover, and porting them to flow 240 cfm. Ferrea SS 2.11 intake and oversized 1.71 exhaust valves, Crower dual valvesprings and Smith Brothers chrome-moly 5⁄16-inch pushrods. Crane custom solid-roller cam with 252/256-degrees duration at 0.050 and 0.543/0.543 inch lift using 1.5:1-ratio Crower aluminum roller rockers. A pair of K&N 7×2-inch cleaners filter air for the twin Edelbrock 500-cfm carbs on 1-inch HVH spacers, which ride atop an Offy 2×4-barrel intake, with a Holley 120-gph mechanical pump. An MSD Pro-Billet distributor, 6AL box, Blaster HVC-2 coil and Super Conductor 8mm wires light AC R44TS plugs at 35 degrees total timing—all in by 3,000 rpm. Doug’s ceramic-coated headers send the exhaust through 1.75-inch primaries and 3.00-inch collectors. Tremec TKO 600 five-speed trans from Keisler Engineering, featuring First: 2.87/Second: 1.89/Third: 1.28/Fourth: 1.0/Fifth: 0.64 gear. A Centerforce hydraulic Dual-Friction 11-inch clutch on a Center Force steel flywheel, and a custom 2.5-inch steel driveshaft and a Moser 12-bolt with 3.73s. Suspension and Brakes: Global West Suspension (GW) components. The springs are 1-inch lower than stock in front and ½-inch lower in the rear. Tubular front control arms feature improved geometry from stock, and both the front and rear control arms have Del-A-Lum bushings to reduce deflection. GW swaybars, a 1.25-inch front and 1-inch rear; Koni gas shocks. The spindles are from Stainless Steel Brake Corporation. This four-wheel power disc-brake system features 10.5-inch drilled and slotted rotors and single-piston GM-type calipers in the front, with single-piston Ford-type calipers in the rear. #pontiac #gto #firebird

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Name: Areg De Matos

Car: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Hometown: Montreal, Canada

Car Club: N/A

 Your story about how you got into car scene:

AD: It all started when I was a little kid playing with toy cars and Legos then moving to Bikes and R/Cs and now into something a little more costly. I would say I got into the car scene before even owning a car or having a license. I would do a lot of reading on local forums. When I got my first car I immediately started attending local car meets and shows starting with “JDM Mondays” back in the day and also the Euro Tuesdays at the Orange Julep. As a matter, a fact I have taken it upon myself to set up a Facebook page and promote it since this meet has been going on for over 15years via word-of-mouth.

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JulepEuroTuesdays/

 Tell us about the current modifications on your car and where do you find your inspiration:

AD: Besides any paint work on new parts, I would say that almost all the other work was done by myself. I am mechanically inclined but have no mechanics degree (self-taught).

Contrarily to what many people think, the car is static and I always ride it this way as I actually do enjoy it! (And I do drive it A LOT). I have owned the car for 3 years now and an over 100K KM in 3 summers. The car now has 440K KM on it and I am the 2nd owner.

Exterior mods:I have always been into the OEM+ look. Most aftermarket exterior parts come from a European spec car or from “body kits” offered by aftermarket companies back in the day. Most of these parts are very hard to find and required countless months of constant research to acquire and also very expensive.

-4motion front valance

-GLI Side skirts & rear Valance

-Custom GLI/Sport trunk with europlate recess

-Projektzwo Front grille and outside mirrors

-Effekten style rear visor

-OEM Lexan headlight covers

-Bora projector headlights

-Hella Magic Color clear taillights

-Shaved fenders

-2004+ Chrome trim & euro molding

-Chrome embedded door handles

-42draft designs exhaust tip

Engine:

The car is equipped with a 1.9L TDI (ALH) engine from the factory. As far as what is done to it here is a list:

-Garret GTB2260VK turbo with a billet wheel

-Stage 2 Colt cam

-Integrated engineering Rods

-ARP head studs

-11mm injection pump

-Bosio Race 520 Nozzles

-Lift Pump

-FMIC

-Custom Tune by MRTunning (35psi peak)

-etc. (probably forgetting many other things)

Suspension/ Wheels:

-Front FK Coilovers & Koni Rear Struts + 16k Swift springs

-Euro Image Billet “Half caps” and Polo strut bushings

-Raised subframe (1inch)

-Engine spacers (1 inch)

-R32/TT control arms and Spindles

-Rear beam centering plates

-OZ Pegasus 17” 3 piece wheels

 Future plans for your car:

AD: I am currently working on a full tuck on my engine bay and will be updating my suspension. Next winter, I would like to complete the bay, by shaving and repainting it.

The car is basically where I would like it to be but I would like to give a little attention to the interior as I do not have much done. I would also like to get the head on my engine reworked and upgrade the engine to handle even more boost bring the RPMS up.

 If money was not an issue, what would be your dream car/build?

AD: We all know this is a trick question…the possibilities are endless!

 Where can we find you? (Social media)

AD: On Instagram @Sotam123

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Strange Pro Series Rear Brake Kit

 Part Number: B1706WCM

Designed Specifically For Drag Racing

Rear brake kit for Late Big Ford / Torino housing ends Brake offset = 2.500″

This Strange rear brake kit includes:

Forged One Piece Slotted Steel Rotors – Superior strength without the concerns of bolts loosening or hats cracking – Slots improve air flow, assist in warpage prevention, and reduce weight

Four Piston Aluminum Directional Calipers with Stainless Steel Pistons – Aluminum bodies drastically reduce weight – Pistons are 1.625″ & 1.750″ to vary pressure on the pads decreasing pad taper – Stainless steel pistons are corrosion resistant – Anti-rattle clips reduce brake pad vibration and noise

Billet Aluminum Caliper Mounts – One piece design eliminates spacers & bolts that require periodic maintenance

Housing End Stud Kit – Additional components that are not supplied in most aftermarket systems

Hard Metallic Brake Pads – Provides high resistance to brake fade – Recommended for vehicles going over 150 MPH in the 1/4 mile – Maintains decent starting-line cold holding capabilities – May leave pad residue on rotors that requires removal when pads are changed

Need More Wheel Clearance? Low Profile Caliper Option…………… OPRB10

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