Whether you enjoy daily driving or you are an off-roading enthusiast, these Land Rover Defender spacers are ideal for owners looking for a more dramatic improvement in performance and wheel style. The Defender, known for its rugged capabilities and iconic design, can be upgraded with the right set of wheel spacers, not just in appearance but also in performance.
Here is the ultimate guide to upgrading your Land Rover Defender 90/110/130 with the perfect set of wheel spacers. This guide explores the specific bolt pattern (PCD), center bore (CB), various sizes, offsets, and spacer selection for you.
Here are the OEM sizes of this car:
Flush wheel spacer size: front 20mm or 25mm / rear 30mm
Bolt pattern (PCD): 5x120mm
Center bore (CB): 72.5mm
Lug bolt spec: M14x1.5mm
Depending on the car’s model, your Defender has a range of potential stock wheel spacer sizes, including 20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm. There are various options to fit 18-inch rims, 19-inch rims, 20-inch rims, and 22-inch rims. Whether you’re looking to enhance your vehicle’s off-road prowess or simply aiming to achieve a unique cool look, choosing the right Land Rover Defender spacers is crucial.
What is the Bolt Pattern on a Land Rover Defender Spacer?
The latest 2019-2025 Land Rover Defender L663 comes with a 5x120mm bolt pattern. Wheel fitment requires the bolt pattern of the wheel to match the vehicle. Knowing the bolt pattern is critical because having the right bolt pattern ensures a safe fit, and nothing is more important than safety. People wonder if they can put aftermarket wheels with different bolt patterns on a Land Rover Defender L663.
Yes, with a wheel adapter (also known as a conversion wheel spacer), you can put aftermarket wheels on safely and quickly. These Land Rover Defender wheel adapters enable your car to fit a much wider range of wheels! For example, a 5×120 to 5×114.3 wheel adapter can make your Defender accommodate wheels with the 5×114.3 bolt pattern.
What is the Torque Spec for Land Rover Defender Spacers?
The REFERENCE torque spec of a Land Rover Defender spacer is 103.5 Ft-tb or 140 NM. Keeping the spacers and wheels properly torqued is important to stay safe, and setting the correct torque prevents damage to the spacer, wheel, hubcaps, and disc brakes. It is recommended to start threading the lug nut by hand so as to not strip the threads. Set a torque wrench to the proper torque and then tighten each lug nut in a “star” sequence.
Are Land Rover Defender Spacers Better Than Offset Wheels?
It really depends. Offset rims are helpful to provide a flush or more aggressive stance. But a good set of offset wheels are not cheap. In this case, the Land Rover Defender spacers are a more cost-effective option. Wheel spacers provide the same effect as many offset rims but the price is lower. Generally, the price range for 2 pcs of wheel spacers can start from around $131.99 and go up to $263.99 or more for high-end options.
With the same price as most rim spacers, BONOSS forged active cooling Land Rover Defender wheel spacers provide an active cooling function. Distributed in petal shape, these grooves allow the external cold air to flow continuously inside the wheel spacer when it rotates. The air takes away the heat, so it achieves the purpose of actively dissipating heat for the brakes. Such BONOSS forged active cooling Land Rover Defender spacers improve the cooling efficiency, reducing brake thermal decay, and improving road safety.
Can Land Rover Defender Spacer Rub the Wheel Arches?
No, proper-size Land Rover Defender spacers won’t make the wheels and tires rub the wheel arches. In fact, the wheel spacer assures the new tires or brake kit has enough clearance so nothing rubs against the shock absorbers, wheel spokes, or vehicle body (like fenders, bumpers, and mud flaps). Always choose genuine brand wheel spacers.
For example, the precision of BONOSS forged active cooling Land Rover Defender spacers has reached 0.02mm. Precise wheel spacers can sit flush up against the vehicle hub and wheel. So, this is helpful in avoiding high-speed wheel vibration. Such BONOSS forged active cooling Land Rover Defender wheel spacers provide high surface integrity, effectively guarantee safety, stability, and reliability, and ensure the smooth operation of vehicle wheel parts.
