Is It Safe to Install Wheel Spacers When Modifying Rims?
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Modifying rims with wheel spacers is safe, but it is not recommended. Purpose of installing thicker spacers: After rim modification, the thickness of the screw installation area varies. Using spacers of appropriate thickness can keep the rims away from the brake discs. Thicker spacers are also used for this purpose. Additionally, they can make the rims protrude beyond the car's width, increasing the vehicle's width to enhance stability during turns and reduce the risk of rollovers. However, they cannot solve skidding issues, similar to the difference between vans and sedans. Precautions for installing spacers: The main concern is the spacing of the spacers. If the spacers remain tight and do not loosen during vehicle movement, effectively becoming one with the assembly, then the focus shifts to the mileage the car covers. After all, time is the greatest adversary—all components have a lifespan, and this lifespan is diminished by wear and tear.