How to choose correct wheel spacers/ adapters?
1. Check Your Vehicle/ Wheel Bolt Pattern/ PCD - 5x4.5" or 5x114.3mm
The bolt pattern of a wheel is the layout of the mounting holes. A wheel's bolt pattern can also be called its "Bolt Circle" or "Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)".
Bolt pattern is expressed as the number of lugs by the diameter of the imaginary circle formed by the center of the lugs. For example, 5 x 4.5 in., or 4 x 100mm.
The bolt pattern MUST match the pattern on the axle hub. Even a slight difference will cause the wheel to be off-center. This will cause excessive vibration while driving.
2. Check Vehicle Hub Bore Size - 82.5mm
Measure the diameter of the center bore, make sure the spacer's diameter is the same as or greater than the axle diameter.
3. Check Vehicle Thread Pitch - M12X1.5
There are different types of studs, sunch as M14X1.5, M12X1.5, 1/2"x20, 9/16"x18, please make sure the studs of wheel spacers is the same as the vehicle's, otherwise the spacer will not fit.
4. Measure the fender gap to choose suitable thickness. - 1" or 25mm
The thickness of spacer you need will vary depending on the individual vehicles you’ve performed, determining that correct thickness is extremely important.
Measuring the wheel gap is the most basic beginning. The wheel gap is the amount of space between the inner fender lip and the outside edge of your wheel tires or rims.
1.Preparing two rulers, take one ruler in each hand, set one flat against the inner fender lip hanging down as straight as possible. Measure the distance from the tire or rim edge to the hanging ruler. This distance is the amount of room you have till you would have contact. You will want to get a spacer smaller than this number.
2.If you have a straight edge metal ruler, place the straight edge on the outermost part of the rims where the wheel comes closest to the fender (preferably the top), then, measure from the outside wheel to the straight edge. This distance is the size spacer you will need to achieve the look that flushes or nearly flushes with the fender.
Every car’s wheel gap is various, even if they the same exact cars, the wheel gap of the front wheel and the rear wheel is different. Always measure first before buying wheel spacers. Too thin, you will still have wheel/caliper interference. Too thick, the wheel rims or tires will hit the fenders. The proper thickness will give you the brake clearance and wheel offset you need while avoiding fender rub as well as breaking local laws and regulations.
Vehicle Fitment Information as Follow
Acura:
1997-2003 Acura CL
2013-2021 Acura ILX
1991-1995 Acura Legend (Type-R Model Only)
2001-2016 Acura MDX
1991-2005 Acura NSX
2006-2022 Acura RDX
1996-2004 Acura RL
2002-2006 Acura RSX
1999-2008 Acura TL
2015-2020 Acura TLX
2005-2014 Acura TSX
Chrysler:
1999-2004 Chrysler 300M
1996-2007 Chrysler Sebring (Does not fit Convertible)
Dodge:
1995-2014 Dodge Avenger
2007-2012 Dodge Caliber
2003-2007 Dodge Caravan
1991-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
1991-1996 Dodge Stealth
Ford:
2001-2012 Ford Escape
2006-2012 Ford Fusion
1989-1997 Ford Probe
Honda:
1998-2022 Honda Accord (5 Lug Only)
2006-2022 Honda Civic (Exclude Type-R Model)
2012-2015 Honda Crosstour
1997-2022 Honda CR-V
2011-2016 Honda CR-Z
2003-2011 Honda Element
2016-2021 Honda HR-V
1995-2004 Honda Odyssey
2003-2008 Honda Pilot
2000-2009 Honda S2000
Hyundai:
2012-2016 Hyundai Genesis
2010-2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2001-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
2003-2007 Hyundai Tiburon
2005-2022 Hyundai Tucson
2012-2017 Hyundai Veloster
Jeep:
2007-2017 Jeep Compass
2007-2015 Jeep Patriot
Kia:
2008-2020 Kia Optima
2011-2022 Kia Sorento
2012-2022 Kia Soul
Lexus:
2013-2016 Lexus ES300h
2004-2006 Lexus ES330
2007-2017 Lexus ES350
2017-2019 Lexus GS F
1993-2003 Lexus GS300
2007-2019 Lexus GS350
1998-2000 Lexus GS400
2002-2006 Lexus GS430
2009-2018 Lexus GS450h
2008-2011 Lexus GS460
2011-2014 Lexus IS F
2006-2015 Lexus IS250
2004-2019 Lexus IS300
2009-2019 Lexus IS350
1990-2000 Lexus LS400
2004-2006 Lexus LS430
2015-2017 Lexus NX200t
2015-2019 Lexus NX300h
1994-1999 Lexus SC300
1994-1998 Lexus SC400
2003-2008 Lexus SC430
Mazda:
2004-2021 Mazda 3
2006-2015 Mazda 5
2003-2021 Mazda 6
1988-2002 Mazda 626
2013-2018 Mazda CX-5
2008-2012 Mazda CX-7
1997-2002 Mazda Millenia
2006-2015 Mazda MX-5
2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2001-2003 Mazda Protege
2002-2003 Mazda Protege5
2004-2011 Mazda RX-8
Mitsubishi:
1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT
1990-2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1999-2012 Mitsubishi Galant
2004-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer
1988-1989 Mitsubishi Starion (Turbo Only)
Scion:
2011-2016 Scion tC
2008-2015 Scion xB
Toyota:
1995-2022 Toyota Avalon
1992-2022 Toyota Camry
2001-2022 Toyota Highlander
1991-1995 Toyota MR2
1980-1995 Toyota Pickup (2WD 5-Lug Only)
1991-1997 Toyota Previa
1996-2021 Toyota RAV4
1998-2022 Toyota Sienna
1999-2007 Toyota Solara
1987-1998 Toyota Supra
1995-2015 Toyota Tacoma (2014-2015 2WD 5-Lug Only)
The main reason for vibration from wheel spacers
In fact ,wheel spacers in themselves don’t cause vibration,they are just increasing the cars sensitivity to a pre-existing problem.Wheel spacers could be magnifying an existing imbalance or out-of-round condition in tires. Also, this may be incompatible with the natural frequency of the front control arm bushings. Most likely, though, is an amplified pre-existing problem.Anyway,a few causes lead to vibration.
1.Sometimes wheel weights get knocked off or lost when pulling wheels on/off the car.
2.If the wheels were out of balance, the spacers would magnify the effect.
3.Its possible that the wheels didn't seat correctly on the hubs. Lowering the car more than was necessary to keep the wheel from turning.
How to fix the problem ?
1. Firstly, getting rid of the problem of wheel spacers themselves and making sure everything was mating up correctly.
For example,wheel bore should match the hub.When the wheel is in the air, give it a spin and check for any misalignment/wobble/etc.Both the face of the wheel hub and the back of the wheel spacers are clean,no rust or corrosion. Maybe it is just a small burr on one surface.Make sure wheel bolts are long enough and are torqued and retorqued after a few miles.After check it,pls try to remove them and re-install.
2. Rebalance or correct an out of round condition of your tires
Following the above step,removed everything, cleaned/inspected for any small dents/gashes in the wheels/hubs/spacers, put everything back together and torqued the bolts in a star pattern with only a bit of weight on the wheels but it’s still vibrating.Then it’s certainly the vibration wasn’t caused by wheel spacers but there is an existing imbalance or out of round in a tire of your car.Then you need to go for a rebalance.Finding a technician that actually understands how the tire balance works. Most better shops can handle this. Just go in and ask if the technician knows how to overide the automatic zero or whatever its called. Expect to pay extra for the additional time it will take.If the tire may be out of round, in which case a small amount of shaving will be necessary. If you find a shop that can correct an out of round condition, we’ll assume they also understand balancing to less than 1/8 oz.And the problem is now almost gone.
3. Very smooth roads don't cause any vibration.
After rebalance or correct an out of round condition of your tires,any vibration left its entirely road induced.Very smooth roads don't cause any vibration.
