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1/2-inch (12mm)Moving wheels 1/2-inch outwards eliminates rubbing and clearance issues when installing aftermarket wheels. |
1.25 inch (32mm)A super-effective accessory to increase stability and give a noticeably aggressive stance. |
1.5-inch (40mm)By pushing out the wheels further out from the hub with 1.5-inch wheel spacers you gain in handling characteristics and get a catchy look. |
2-inch (50mm)Allow for significantly wider tires to improve road grip and traction when off-roading. |
2.5-inch (63mm) |
3-inch (75mm) |
The Chrysler 300 is a very popular vehicle among Americans. It’s big, comfortable inside, smooth to drive, and delivers great performance. The best thing about it though is its looks – muscular, aggressive, and sporty, the 300 is arguably one of the nicest-looking sedans on the market today.
That said, a lot of owners want to push that muscular design even further, and that’s why the Chrysler 300 is a very popular car in the tuning community. It’s widely accepted that one of the best things you can do to the 300 design-wide is a wider stance. Sure, the 300 looks very muscular from the factory, but pushing the wheels a bit further can enhance the looks greatly. And imagine if you combine the wider stance with bigger and wider rims, and beefier tires – your whole neighborhood will envy you.
Why do I need wheel spacers?
Aside from making the Chrysler 300 look much better on the outside, wheel spacers bring additional benefits with them. First of all, the wider the track of the vehicle, the more stable it is on the road. That’s the case with every vehicle. As a matter of fact, most manufacturers make the track wider in their sporty models.
Other than handling benefits, wheel spacers are used when you want to install bigger brakes, or when you want to install bigger wheels. As a matter of fact, in most situations, you must install wheel spacers when installing bigger rims on your Chrysler 300. Most of the aftermarket rims for this vehicle are very big for the wheel well and installing a wheel spacer can mitigate the problem by offsetting the whole wheel outwards.
On the other hand, spacers have some disadvantages as well. This is especially true if you go overboard with the thickness – too much wheel offset may result in the tire rubbing the fenders of the 300. Very thick spacers can also change the suspension geometry, introduce more tire wear, and worsen the stability of the vehicle. Wheel spacers can also result in reduced bearing life due to the larger amount of torque.
What kind of wheel spacers to buy for the Chrysler 300?
It’s a great thing that the market is literally flooded with wheel spacers for Chrysler 300, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be careful. We recommend buying only products from reputable manufacturers because they are made of higher quality materials.
Also, we strongly recommend you to install hubcentric wheel spacers. This type of spacer is a much better fit for any vehicle because they lock onto the hub much better. Hubcentric wheel spacers put less strain on the suspension components of the vehicle and they carry the weight of the vehicle by themselves. Normal wheel spacers put the whole weight of the vehicle onto the bolts, which can introduce vibrations and shorten the bearing life greatly.
Other than that, you should also choose the right thickness for your needs and the right bolt pattern. There are models available that change the bolt pattern so that you can install rims that weren’t made for the 300, but in most cases, you’ll need the same bolt pattern. After that, measure the distance between the tire and body of the vehicle without the spacers installed so you can see how much space you have to work with.
How to install wheel spacers on the Chrysler 300?
Installing wheel spacers on any vehicle is a very easy process. You just need a jack, jack stands and the proper tools to remove the wheels on your Chrysler 300. Then, just follow these simple steps:
- Loosen the lug nuts on either the front or rear wheels. Use the parking brake so the vehicle doesn’t move
- Jack up the side with the loosened wheels and remove all the lug nuts
- Remove the wheels completely
- If there are any retaining clips, remove them as well
- Install wheel spacers on the studs and tighten with lug nuts in a star pattern
- Put the wheels back on and reinstall the lug nuts
- Take the vehicle out for a test drive in order to check if the tires touch the body of the vehicle
- After 100 miles of driving, retighten the lug nuts on the wheels
Appearance: Throwing the Chrysler 300 wheels out to increase the uplift and more effective appearance.
Clearance: Various custom-built Chrysler 300 wheels do without decent amount of of spacing to clear with big brake kits.
Correction: The offset of the Chrysler 300 wheel install appears to be too high, leading to the wheels installed too far inward. This can make the tire to scratch the inside Chrysler 300 suspension components, or other components. Wheel spacers correct the offset matter.
Handling: by pushing your Chrysler 300 wheels further apart, this light deviation can amplify the Chrysler 300 ride with more horizontal stamina and improved cornering.
