What do wheel spacers do for a quad?

The primary purpose of wheel spacers is to alter the wheel spacing of the ATV, giving it a wider stance and better clearance inside the wheel wells. You can get them in a range of different thicknesses ranging from 1/2 to three inches. This means you can increase track width by up to six inches.

Is it bad to put wheel spacers on?

Are wheel spacers safe? That said, wheel spacers affect suspension geometry, and will change the scrub radius, affecting braking stability, and also reduce the effective spring rate at the wheels. Wheel spacers can also cause wheel bearing failure.

What size wheel spacers for Can-Am Commander?

2 Inch Wheel Spacers Quadboss Wheel Spacers are here, these are 2 inch for the Can-Am Commander Models. These are precision built from high quality aluminum to ensure they hold up for all types of terrain and riders.

Can-Am defender wheel spacer size?

1.5 Inch
1.5 Inch Wheel Spacers | 4×137 | Can-Am Defender (16-22)/Maverick (18-20) Give your UTV a wider track width and increased stability with Rough Country’s Aluminum Wheel Spacers. These ultra-durable spacers are constructed from 6061 aluminum for a long lifespan of heavy-duty performance.

Do wheel spacers destroy bearings?

Secondly, installing wheel spacers on a car increases the leverage on the wheel bearing. The larger the spacer, the larger the leverage becomes. This reduces the life of the wheel bearing as they are not made to take leverage forces and can therefore wear faster, increasing rolling resistance and power loss of the car.