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Hub
centric wheel spacers are the solution to many wheel and brake fitment
needs. They are perfect for increasing wheel clearance for big brakes or
even increasing the track of your factory wheels, to fill out fender gaps.
Rogue
Engineering spacers are
manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum. A clever design feature is a
slight bevel at the outside edge on the face that contacts the car's hub.
If a spacer ever becomes stuck to the hub, the bevel allows you to insert a
small pry bar or screw driver to get leverage without damaging the spacer.
It's not uncommon for BMW hubs to rust, making the removal of traditional
spacers, and even wheels, difficult.
Rogue Engineering manufactures hub-centric spacers
which replicate the BMW factory hub lip on the outer face of the spacer.
This ensures that your wheels positively engage with the spacer, centering
them perfectly to avoid shimmy problems. You cannot rely on your wheel
bolts alone to center your wheels. Unfortunately, many spacers are
sold without a lip, resulting in vibration and shimmy problems.
IMPORTANT USAGE NOTES Wheel bolts used with
spacers installed and removed frequently should be considered consumables
(like brake pads and rotors) and should be replaced on a regular basis,
based on use. Repeated installation and removal can cause wheel bolts to
stretch and ultimately break. Torque on bolts should be checked on a regular
basis.
The hub surface upon which the wheel spacer will be mounted should be
adequately prepared before installation. This means all surface corrosion
should be cleaned with a wire brush or steel wool to ensure a clean surface.
A thin film of grease or anti-seize compound on the face of the wheel hub
will aid in the future removal of the spacer. The spacer should slide over
the hub without being forced. Using a hammer, mallet or other "tools
of persuasion" on the wheel spacer for installation is not recommended. |
