Modifying your vehicle’s stance with wheel spacers is one of the most popular ways to improve aesthetics. Spacers push your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) wheels outward, giving your car or truck that aggressive, flush look while maintaining the factory rim design you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, adding space between the factory wheel and the hub creates a critical safety and security issue: your standard factory-length wheel locks might no longer fit safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to protect your modified OEM setup from thieves, you need to ensure your locking hardware is perfectly adapted to your spacers. Here is exactly what you need to know, depending on whether your vehicle uses lug bolts or lug nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Note: The following guidelines apply specifically to drivers using wheel spacers with their original factory\/OEM wheels. If you are running aftermarket or custom rims, please refer to our guide on [Link to Article 3] OEM vs Aftermarket Rims fitment).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. If Your Vehicle Uses Lug Bolts (Common on European and Some Chinese Cars)<\/strong> Vehicles from brands like BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz typically use lug bolts that thread directly through the wheel and into the hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you add a wheel spacer behind your OEM wheel, the standard factory-length bolt will no longer be long enough to safely reach and thread securely into the hub. Using a standard-length lock with a spacer is extremely dangerous and can lead to immediate wheel failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. If Your Vehicle Uses Lug Nuts (Common on US and Japanese Cars)<\/strong> Vehicles from brands like Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Honda typically use lug nuts that thread onto “wheel studs” permanently attached to the vehicle’s hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you add a wheel spacer behind your OEM wheel, the original factory studs will be too short to safely catch the lug nut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still Have Doubts About Your Fitment?<\/strong> Wheel safety is not something you want to guess on. If you are running a custom setup with wheel spacers on your OEM rims and you are unsure which FARAD lock is the exact match for your vehicle, we are here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply send an email to our technical support team at info@faradusashop.com<\/strong>. Include your vehicle’s Make, Model, Year, and the exact thickness of your spacers. Our engineers will review your specs and point you directly to the perfect, most secure application for your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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