20mm wheel spacers installed

[dakman]

When I purchased my BB the first thing I knew was it needed different wheels and bigger tires. Being such a new vehicle the wheel options were short and out of stocks were normal because of supply issues. I like the wheels I got but they were fourth or 5th on my want list. Everything was backordered for like 6 months I couldn't wait. I settled for a 7.5" rim with 35mm offset. I don't want my tires sticking way out but wanted just a little more. Before buying new rims I picked up some 20mm(3/4") hub centric spacers. I drove my BB for a week with spacers and stock 18" 225 tires. Looked way better but it improved the handling tremendously. With my other wheels and 245's it's awesome. I may see if I can find a real lightweight wheel I like since I plan on no hardcore wheeling and get rid of the spacers. I would now be looking for a 8-9" wide wheel with a 30 mm offset which should put about where I'm at without the spacers.

 

[Mark S.]

...it improved the handling tremendously.

Can you quantify this? On- or off-road?

 

[dakman]

Mostly on road. Feels more planted, stable just going down the highway and all around. I felt it a lot with the 225 tires. 1 1/2 " more stance front and back. I don't 4wheel a lot but did some desert driving yesterday and had no problem sliding this thing sideways in turns and donuts, sand mode is fun.

 

[MeTheGuy]

Did you have to trim the original studs to fit the rim back on? I have a Big Bend with 225/65/17s.

 

[Meanderthal]

When I purchased my BB the first thing I knew was it needed different wheels and bigger tires. Being such a new vehicle the wheel options were short and out of stocks were normal because of supply issues. I like the wheels I got but they were fourth or 5th on my want list. Everything was backordered for like 6 months I couldn't wait. I settled for a 7.5" rim with 35mm offset. I don't want my tires sticking way out but wanted just a little more. Before buying new rims I picked up some 20mm(3/4") hub centric spacers. I drove my BB for a week with spacers and stock 18" 225 tires. Looked way better but it improved the handling tremendously. With my other wheels and 245's it's awesome. I may see if I can find a real lightweight wheel I like since I plan on no hardcore wheeling and get rid of the spacers. I would now be looking for a 8-9" wide wheel with a 30 mm offset which should put about where I'm at without the spacers.

We did almost the same thing:
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/olive-meanderthal’s-bs-bl.7483/post-132823

 

[Meanderthal]

Did you have to trim the original studs to fit the rim back on? I have a Big Bend with 225/65/17s.

It depends on the wheel you have. Some wheels have little pockets between the lug holes, others are solid.

 

[dakman]

Did you have to trim the original studs to fit the rim back on? I have a Big Bend with 225/65/17s.

Mine had the 18" wheels and they worked but it was close. I had to bolt the wheel on and take it off to make sure it didnt contact. After driving about 500 miles and removing them there was no sign of any contact on any wheel but man it had to be close. No prob at all with the Foxtrots, I could have used 15mm spacers.

 

[dakman]

We did almost the same thing:
https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/olive-meanderthal’s-bs-bl.7483/post-132823

Been following your build, nice.

 

[TnyM]

It looks really good, I gotta say. Any rub (offroad)?

 

[dakman]

No signs of any rubbing. I'd like to try a 255 tire(without spacer)
but its very close and would prob hit with a slightly larger tire.

 

[Jrl]

No signs of any rubbing. I'd like to try a 255 tire(without spacer)
but its very close and would prob hit with a slightly larger tire.

Why not try a 245/70/17 tires on factory rims with spacers?

 

[dakman]

Why not try a 245/70/17 tires on factory rims with spacers?

I actually just had my factory rims on for a couple months. I was deciding if I liked them or not, if they were worth putting nicer bigger tires on. I even painted them black. Putting the spacers on real improved the overall driving feeling and look but I'm personally just not liking the 18" factory rims. I'm fine with 65 series tires for what I use my BB for just wanted a little wider.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

I'm fine with 65 series tires for what I use my BB for just wanted a little wider “ass” on the road!

This is what I read!

 

[RogueRodney]

Hey Team! Love this site! I just took ownership of my 23 Bronco Sport Badlands. I don't have any "cool" pics of it yet, but here is one that I snapped before leaving the lot.

I'm a computer nerd by trade and am coming up to speed on all this off road stuff. Meanderthal's posts/replies have been helpful.

I'm really interested in pushing the tires out with Spacers, does anyone have links (20mm(3/4") hub centric spacers) for purchases or installation guidelines?

Apologies in advance for the village idiot questions.

 

[dakman]

I can tell you when looking for spacers a 2018 focus st had the same dimensions you need, center bore and lug pattern.ay help looking them up. If you look aty pic the ne on the spacers is who I purchased from. This was the second set Ive got from them.

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