Everything You Need to Know About Wheel Spacers

Wheel spacers definitely give a sporty look to the vehicle, bringing the tyres flush with the bodywork, if not beyond: this depends on the thickness. The quality of the item we install, which must be mounted on the wheels that contact the road, is extremely important.

But let’s address the painful notes: are spacers illegal? In themselves, no, but the tyre must not be flush with the wheel arch, nor exceed it. The law requires that it must be at least 5 cm from the wheel arch, as a protruding wheel could be dangerous for a cyclist or pedestrian, and stones and debris on the road, instead of going towards the wheel arch, go outward and are therefore considered hazardous.

Generally, if the police see that there are spacers through the alloy wheels, they will at least issue a fine! So consider this element very carefully.

Normally, this operation is done for aesthetic purposes, but it also improves road grip. However, let’s discuss the negative aspects (assuming we have purchased high-quality materials): we are subject to premature wear of the hub bearings due to purely physical reasons; from this perspective, it also increases the length of the suspension's transverse arm, making the steering more sensitive to road imperfections.