If this redundant, I apologize. I purchased the Rugged Ridge 1.25 hubcentric wheel spacers. It seems any forum out there has a 50/50 consensus about them. I know they put more stress on the wheel bearings by increasing the offset and thus will wear them out quicker but if checked with every tire rotation would they be considered "unsafe?"
I've been reading about spacers being safe or not for some time and I came to the conclusion that it is safe once it's hub centric and made of good quality aluminum.. I'm about to buy the 1.25" as well and the one thing every text I read about spacers says is: check your bolts regularly and it should be fine
They are fine. Just follow instructions. No different then checking OEM lugbolts [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using ToasterJeep mobile app
Keep in mind that spacers are going to swing the tire out wider. But you need the spaces to clear the struts if you plan on replacing the tires with taller ones. I recommend these Supreme Suspensions - (4pc) 2015-2016 Jeep Renegade 1" Hub Centric Wheel Spacers 5x110mm with Lip + M12x1.25 Studs [Black] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N07X7RO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bu1RzbV5GSS53 Sent from my iPhone using ToasterJeep mobile app
Assorted pics on the new Deserthawk with Rugged Ridge 1.25 Billet Spacers. Super easy install, great...GREAT look! Ordered regular capped lugnuts. They normally come with open ended lugnuts. 1.25 spacers. Zero rubbing, no pinch weld mod, stock tires. Spacer sitting on rear rotor. Sanded rotor, sprayed with electric cleaner. Blew out bolt holes and added a dab of 271 Loctite to the bolts securing the spacer. All spacers installed. Before Pic of the Front. After Pic of Front. Rear installed. Front still stock. Regarding safety, they are torqued to 100-110ft/lbs. I should have the closed lugnuts in shortly. I'll recheck torque and let you know if anything changed.
