Glossary / Suspension

spacers

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Spacers are small metal pieces that go between the wheel and the car’s hub to give the wheel more room or change its position. They help wheels fit better in tight spots.

Technical Definition

Spacers are thin plates installed between a wheel hub and the wheel to increase the distance between the wheel and the vehicle’s suspension components, often used to improve clearance or adjust offset.

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