6mm spacers

[VegarHenriksen]

Hello,

The Model S has a center bore that is 64.1mm and my rims are 72.6mm. I already have hub rings that converts from 72.6 to 64.1mm, but I need to use 6mm spacers on the rear of my Model S in order for my rims to fit. What size should the "hole" in the spacers be, what type of spacers and any tips on where to buy them?

Thanks!

 

[KalJoMoS]

Your photo has all correct info on it as it seems to be universal model but is it worth to get them from down under? I believe you can find them closer to your country. My concern is on the thickness of your selected spacers. If I’m correct this (item on the photo) 6mm will move the rim outward from hub bore and the rim will have no contact in the centre. You will get slight vibration on the wheel if there is no contact on the centre of hub. So do you really need that distance for your new rims? There are also different type of spacers.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

Your photo has all correct info on it as it seems to be universal model but is it worth to get them from down under? I believe you can find them closer to your country. My concern is on the thickness of your selected spacers. If I’m correct this (item on the photo) 6mm will move the rim outward from hub bore and the rim will have no contact in the centre. You will get slight vibration on the wheel if there is no contact on the centre of hub. So do you really need that distance for your new rims? There are also different type of spacers.

Thanks a lot for your reply! I can't find anything close to me. I have no issues ordering from far away if they are the correct spacers. I understand what you're saying, but I'm having trouble finding spacers that extends the centre of the hub. This seems more common on 10mm+. I found these:

5x120 MM Wheel Spacers Hub Centric 64.1 MM Bore For Tesla Spacers Only

Our 5x120 MM Wheel Spacers Hub Centric 64.1 MM Bore For Tesla Spacers Only are engineered for Tesla Vehicles with A 64.1 MM Hub Bore. Fitment includes 2015-2020 Tesla Model X, 2012-2020 Tesla Model S. Pair these spacers with a set of our powder coated series lug nuts. Designed in USA. Fast shipping!

venumwheel.com

and the description says "Hub Centric: Will Not Vibrate At High Speeds"

Hmmm..

 

[DcruzD]

Curious if you got the spacers and how’d it go? Also, what size wheels/tires were you trying to fit?

 

[VegarHenriksen]

Curious if you got the spacers and how’d it go? Also, what size wheels/tires were you trying to fit?

You need to get spacers that looks like this:

20x9 | 245/40/20 | ET +35
20x10,5 | 285/35/20 | ET +42

It went well with 6mm, but Im getting bigger spacers to get a flusher fitment.

 

[krsgio]

I don't know how much I'd trust the stock lugs to have adequate threat engagement beyond 6mm. Most bolt on style spacers which I'd trust more don't typically start below 15mm and that would prob be too aggressive for your wheel specs.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

I don't know how much I'd trust the stock lugs to have adequate threat engagement beyond 6mm. Most bolt on style spacers which I'd trust more don't typically start below 15mm and that would prob be too aggressive for your wheel specs.

6mm is max I would do without extender studs. I am going for spacers like this:

 

[Aggmeister2010]

If you're getting spacers, make sure they're 5x120, hubcentric, and have a 64.1mm centerbore. You'll also need to know the centerbore of your wheels (you can measure with a caliper).

I'd order them from motorsport-tech.com - they are experts with spacers, and know how to properly validate the specs.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

If you're getting spacers, make sure they're 5x120, hubcentric, and have a 64.1mm centerbore. You'll also need to know the centerbore of your wheels (you can measure with a caliper).

I'd order them from motorsport-tech.com - they are experts with spacers, and know how to properly validate the specs.

Definitely would, but $200 shipping (excluding import fees) is a little hefty

 

[serendipitous]

Definitely would, but $200 shipping (excluding import fees) is a little hefty

It'll be a lot more expensive to replace your car after your cheap spacers cause your wheel to rip your lugs off. The lugs are not meant to support the sheer forces of supporting the wheel and the entire car, they're just supposed to provide tensile strength to pull the wheel against the hub while the centering rings support the load.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

It'll be a lot more expensive to replace your car after your cheap spacers cause your wheel to rip your lugs off. The lugs are not meant to support the sheer forces of supporting the wheel and the entire car, they're just supposed to provide tensile strength to pull the wheel against the hub while the centering rings support the load.

Motorsport is not the only brand in the world making proper quality spacers...

 

[serendipitous]

Motorsport is not the only brand in the world making proper quality spacers...

And? I didn't say they were - I'm just pointing out that using the simple, cheap, non-hub-centric discs you posted originally is not safe.

 

[VegarHenriksen]

And? I didn't say they were - I'm just pointing out that using the simple, cheap, non-hub-centric discs you posted originally is not safe.

Didn't realize you were replying to the original post since this is a little older. I found out later that those aren't safe to use so I never put them on.