Opinions on wheel adapters

[FatFree]

I've had 20mm adapters on the front and 25mm adapters on the back for about a year. I think it definitely looks better than stock although I probably would have gone with a 15mm and 20mm combo if I were to buy them again.

But at this point I'm considering taking them off because I've been trying to lower the weight and these adapters definitely have some mass to them. I just wish the stock setup was a little more flush! So everyday my mind changes...

I guess I'm just curious how you all feel about adapters and the offset of the stock wheel setup. I know it all comes down to how I feel about my car but it would be nice to hear some different opinions. Is there a reason the stock wheels aren't flush at all with the fenders? Was it just a money saving option or does it have more to do with the design of the car? Does anyone know the actual weight of the b2 auto designs adapters? What would you do? Thanks!

[Apex-Apex]

Stock wheels need to be able to accommodate tire chains without hitting your wheel well. You're better off just buying new wheels.

[Ashikabi]

I doubt the weight of them is that important. If they are aluminum it won't hurt anything. There are guys who will start with the sprung/unsprung speel but 99% of people won't notice any difference at all with an extra 2lbs per corner. The big weight savings are in the battery and back seat(unless you actually put people back there). Obviously changing wheels to RPF1s or similar will save the most important weight and solve the spacer issue by if you can't afford it then don't worry about it. If it's a daily you could drop 100lbs and still never be able to feel the difference, anyone who says they can is feeling placebo or is a liar. If you drop 6lbs per wheel you MAY notice that. But it will be small

[FatFree]

Originally Posted by Apex-Apex

Stock wheels need to be able to accommodate tire chains without hitting your wheel well.

Ahhh, this makes sense.

[churchx]

Tire chains? If snow is that deep for them to be needed, due low clearance and snow plow shape of front bumper we wouldn't get far anyway. 5-10m of deep snow and big accumulated snow pile in front will stop car even if wheels have lot of traction. Seems stupid reason, but who knows, what is going through marketoids brains, might be true. Reminds me bit in user manual that 'this car is not intended for towing', but listing towing hook among official options for car.

[dobbrz]

you mean spacers not adapters..

[Teseo]

I would like to put in the back wheels, just for looks. But idk if that can screw the car balance

[Apex-Apex]

Originally Posted by churchx

Tire chains? If snow is that deep for them to be needed, due low clearance and snow plow shape of front bumper we wouldn't get far anyway. 5-10m of deep snow and big accumulated snow pile in front will stop car even if wheels have lot of traction. Seems stupid reason, but who knows, what is going through marketoids brains, might be true. Reminds me bit in user manual that 'this car is not intended for towing', but listing towing hook among official options for car.

Over here, a few mm of snow in certain areas require chains.

[FatFree]

Originally Posted by dobbrz

you mean spacers not adapters..

Nah, I mean hubcentric wheel adapters.

[8R6]

the car's track width (front and rear) is engineered specifically by the engineers and designers. suspension components' designs, materials, function, etc. are all part of the overall package. oem's need to take into account of lots of things such as design, manufacturing, reliability, performance, and probably the biggest thing: cost. all the while trying to balance all the various departments, from designers, engineers, marketing, product planning, and sales.

its not as simple as "lets make this car with +48 offset just because."

[FatFree]

^ I understand this, I just thought that maybe there was a specific reason.

[continuecrushing]

Also, don't forget that the added weight is so close to the center that it's not the same as adding a few pounds on the OUTSIDE of the wheel.

I'd just keep them if you're happy with the looks.

Or, get rid of the boring stock wheels with some sick aftermarket ones!

[dobbrz]

Originally Posted by FatFree

Nah, I mean hubcentric wheel adapters.

lol...what are you adapting? they are literally hubcentric spacers...you are keeping the same bolt pattern. Adapters change bolt pattern. Adapters can be spacers, but spacers can't be adapters.

[FatFree]

^ Cool, thanks for clarifying that. Really added to the thread and answered some of the questions I had 😂