PSA: Bimmerworld Wheel Spacer Safety Test

[eacmen]

Been using spacers for a while and never saw this issue discussed. Bimmerworld just released a video demonstrating inconsistent tolerances between spacer and wheel that can lead to stud failure.

The video is worth a watch if you run spacers:

https://youtu.be/lK0bzjInqWU

[Lukem3]

Spacers always add extra failure points. Best thing to do is get proper wheel size. If spacers are still needed then perform inspections regularly, always check lug nut torque too.

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[loudspeaker69]

Great video

[bigjae46]

Saw someone lose 3 lug nuts on track. Had really thick spacers.

Spacers can work fine but are an extra hassle. Wouldn’t use on a track car unless I absolutely had no other choice.


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[Maxima SE]

had that exact issue in the video with ECS spacers about 6 years ago. thank goodness I noticed it because of the wheel shaking which at first I thought was a bent wheel.

[Cronenberged]

Great share, thanks!

[Samsonite79]

Thanks!