Name: How to Install Wheel Spacers with Dai Yoshihara
Uploaded: 2020-07-30T23:31:41.532199+00:00
Duration: 452 s
Channel: GTChannel
Description: Formula Drift Champion Dai Yoshihara talks through the benefits of wheel spacers with MotoIQ Chief Mike Kojima and then installs them on the GTChannel/Mine's Scion FR-S.

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Formula Drift Champion Dai Yoshihara talks through the benefits of wheel spacers with MotoIQ Chief Mike Kojima and then installs them on the GTChannel/Mine's Scion FR-S.

<p>Formula Drift Champion Dai Yoshihara talks through the benefits of wheel spacers with MotoIQ Chief Mike Kojima and then installs them on the GTChannel/Mine's Scion FR-S.</p>

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Wheel spacers serve a couple of different purposes, ranging from cosmetic to performance factors. Dai Yoshihara and Mike Kojima talk wheel spacers 101.

What are wheel spacers used for?

Dai Yoshihara and Mike Kojima talk about the importance of installing hub centric spacers and their impact on making a stronger, more positive wheel system.

Why use hub centric wheel spacers?

To install wheel spacers, you'll need a torque wrench, a wire brush, loctite, a pair of gloves, and anti-seize (which is optional).

What tools do I need to install wheel spacers?

Use a wire brush to clean off gunk off the hub by scrubbing the surface where the wheel spacers will be placed.

How do you clean gunk off a wheel hub before installing wheel spacers?

Attach the hub-centric piece into the adapter, making sure it's secured in place.

Where do you attach hub-centric pieces when installing wheel spacers?

Consider applying anti-seize to the back side of wheel spacer adapters for easy removal and to avoid corrosion.

Why is it good to apply anti-seize when installing wheel spacers?

It is suggested to apply loctite onto the thread as needed. This is an optional step, but highly recommended.

Should I use loctite when installing wheel spacers?

Line up the lugs to the holes and slide the wheel spacer into place securely.

How do I place wheel spacers onto the wheel hub?

Using the adapters that come with your wheel spacers, apply all the lugs and hand tighten into place first.

How should I tighten lugs onto wheel spacers?

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After hand tightening the adapter lugs, torque them to factory spec using a torque wrench. Important: do not use an impact wrench for this step.

How tight should I tighten the adapter lugs when installing wheel spacers?

Taking your wheel, check the back to make sure there is space for the studs. If not, you might have to cut the studs to size to ensure equal spacer levels.

How do I check if there is enough space for the studs when installing wheel spacers?

To ensure that your wheel spacers have been secured into place, make sure you have someone hold the break as you tighten the nuts down with a wrench. This ensures that the spacers don't move out of place.

How do I make sure that my wheel spacers are securely tightened onto the hub?

Once you've made sure that the lugs have been tightened into place securely, place the wheel back onto the car.

When installing wheel spacers, what should I do next once the lugs have been tightened?

Depending on your car make and model, make sure to secure the wheel back in place according to your product's factory specs after installing your wheel spacers.

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