Will putting spacers on wear out the wheel bearings faster?
11-08-2011, 02:03 PM
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Will putting spacers on wear out the wheel bearings faster?
I did a search and didnt see anything. Can somebody confirm that wheel spacers will cause your wheel bearings to wear out faster? I'm looking at a set of 10mm spacers but dont want to destroy the bearings easily.
11-25-2011, 06:06 PM
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I've never head that it wears them out any quicker. That's not saying it does't but i've had mine in now for quit awhile and no issues.
11-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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I doubt it would be much different from changing the offset of your wheels.
But yes, they do cause your bearings and studs to wear faster than stock. Its not a big deal, wheel bearings take a long time to wear out!
But yes, they do cause your bearings and studs to wear faster than stock. Its not a big deal, wheel bearings take a long time to wear out!