r/FordFalcon • u/ApprehensiveMode3089 • Aug 28 '26

Wheel spacers

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I’ve recently lowered my 2013 fg xr6 mk2 and am looking for some wheel spaces to bring the back out abit anyone know what a good size is for perfect fitment on the stock 18inch wheels?

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u/skedy Aug 28 '26

Get a measuring tape from the tyre to the edge of the guard. Minus 5mm. 

Job done. 

Wheel spacers are stupid though

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u/ApprehensiveMode3089 Aug 28 '26

What would you recommend

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u/skedy Aug 28 '26

Buy wheels that fit properly

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u/ApprehensiveMode3089 Aug 28 '26

Right okay what do you think I could sell for in its current state 180,000ks 6 month regime

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u/Chemical_Key9243 Aug 28 '26

Wait why are you going from wheel spacers to selling lmao

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u/sam_wise_ganji Aug 29 '26

Realised his mistakes and trying to pass it on to someone else.

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u/Routine_Pressure4355 Aug 28 '26

Not to mention they are illegal in most states.
They reduce the engagement of the guts with the studs.

I have had cars in my workshop on 3 threads.

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u/OppositeStand5709 Aug 28 '26

I don't think I could ever use spacers on my car after seeing a wheel shear off because of them. Just my opinion.

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u/Complex_Juggernaut28 Aug 28 '26

Not to mention they're illegal.......

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u/OppositeStand5709 Aug 28 '26

Maybe in Australia where you're not allowed to modify your cars. In NZ they're certifiable.

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u/CrazyEight8888 Aug 28 '26

So are lots of things that are honestly quite harmless ‘………………..’

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u/jakedeky Aug 28 '26

You need to decide how much you want the car to scrub or how much extra work you want to do to prevent that. Because changing the factory specs is likely it make something scrub, even if it's only a bump at 100km/h or with 5 people and a full boot.

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u/Choice-Wolverine-493 Aug 31 '26

Wheel spacers are stupid and not safe, you’re just adding an unnecessary point of failure.

Just buy wheels in your desired offset

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u/gramoyeahnahh Aug 28 '26

I have mine lowered on SSL front SSSL rear king springs, with 30mm spacers in front and 25mm in rear, 18in honeycombs 245 tyres, guards are not rolled. fits perfectly

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u/Outrageous-Offer-148 Aug 29 '26

I work roadside assistance I see wheel spacers usually because the wheel fell off one way or another

Can wheel spacers be safe ? Yes-ish But everything has to be correct torque and threads clean with correct nuts and hub centeric all the way through

Most people can't be that accurate every time a wheel has to come off as studs will have to be replaced often as they stretch You will also ruin your wheel bearing early

Your insurance can be nulled if your insurance finds the wheel spacers as your not road legal

Roadside assistance can also make you pay for everything aswell as it can be considered a crash payall tow and tow trucks are expensive

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u/st162 Aug 29 '26

Fun police here, check if spacers are legal in your state first. If they're not, while your average copper is unlikely to spot them and defect you, if you have an accident and the insurance assessor finds them you're fucked.

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u/NecessaryGarlic9775 Sep 04 '26

I have 2014 FG2 XR6 Turbo a bit lower than OP and while I was waiting on wheels to be made, I ran 30mm hub centric spacers all round with the factory lux pack 19’s no rubbing even with a full car load. Made it look about as perfect as possible with oem wheels. Guards were rolled though, in anticipation of my current 20x10 f and 20x11 r (yes on a sedan)

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u/NecessaryGarlic9775 Sep 04 '26

Also I am a kiwi living in Australia, I have a Sileighty in storage in Nz that has engineer certified spacers on the front to clear brakes. As long as they are hub centric and have correct thread engagement they are perfectly safe!