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I tried to do some before/after, but I realize I'm pretty bad at this. These are 1.25 inch BORA spacers. The fronts rub the rear wheel well at full lock; not enough to concern me. The plastic well has a lot of give at the point of contact. I do have larger BFG KO2s in 265/65/18 though. The Truxxx level kit comes in next week so I will report then if it still rubs after install. I will add some more pictures tomorrow when the suns up.
It's very subtle, but I think it looks awesome!
 
Are those BFGs tires E load rated? Seems all the sizes I've seen that would even fit a Ridgeline were E load rated. I've been in rigs with E rated tires on light vehicles and it's not a good ride even aired way down to 30 psi or less.

I really want that tire but would like to see it in a lighter load rating for the size.
 
Are those BFGs tires E load rated? Seems all the sizes I've seen that would even fit a Ridgeline were E load rated. I've been in rigs with E rated tires on light vehicles and it's not a good ride even aired way down to 30 psi or less.

I really want that tire but would like to see it in a lighter load rating for the size.
They are the E load rated. Honestly, it feels pretty normal at sub 40 psi. It starts getting stiff above that. I would highly recommend them.
 
Good to know. Thanks Dru
 
I will simply say that I have spoken to people in absolute knowledge and wheel spacers are dangerous to the front suspension geometry.

If you want to modify the front end of a G2 take a look at some foreign Pilot suspension parts (including factory engineered skid plates) that offer additional ground clearance. Aftermarket does not need to meet any safety standards.

Keep yourself and your family safe. Don't use wheel spacers. Use the foreign parts that were engineered for the Pilot (essentially identical to the Ridgeline). They also have higher capacity braking systems for those same countries. I'm bound my my own morals, but if you search my posts for 180mm I think you'll find what you're looking for.

The Ridgeline is a Pilot suspension. Don't go looking for magic that doesn't exist, or is dangerous at best. I don't care how you feel about this post, but it is honest. If you don't care about the safety of you or your family or passengers go for this aftermarket crap. They have no regulations or responsibility. They all make the "for off road use ONLY" disclaimer in the fine print. That won't help much when you killed your own kid or a loved one for something as stupid as a wheel spacer.

Do you own engineering investigation and learn what an entire change of front suspension really means. It can turn a safe vehicle into a DEATH trap. On the USA Ridgeline the limits of safety have been met with the Ridgeline. There are other countries with the proper parts.

Wheel spacers and big tires that pull the axles out of the safe zone do nothing but BAD, BAD, things. And don't even start by telling me that "nobody else has had a problem". That's 100% wrong and people are DEAD as a result.

No, I did not read this entire thread. I don't care about opinions but I do care about the facts, figures, and engineering design that I do know about. Drive a 63 Impala and see who dies in a head on collision with an Accord, Camry, Malibu, Taurus, Gemini, or any other modern brand. YOU END UP DEAD.

If that makes you feel COOL then you deserve exactly what will be the result if you make such changes... and no the aftermarket company is NOT responsible because you agreed in the fine print that is was for "offroad use only". You are the one responsible for your one responsible.... nobody else.

I've done maybe a 1000 crash tests with various OEM and aftermarket configurations. I KNOW THE ANSWERS. But ignorance is bliss. Be an out of control idiot with a dead family. That's what will eventually happen to someone. Those front axles are at their limit and the lower control arm needs to be replaced for larger tires or any other geometry changes. Fools but you think you look cool. How pathetic.
 
Holy crap man. You wouldn't even set ass in my Suzuki Samurai then lol

It's a huge moving violation.

So, if I buy an aftermarket set of wheels that moves the wheel center out 10-20mm the whole front end is just gonna break apart?

yup, I just bit on it and I know better.
 
Holy crap man. You wouldn't even set ass in my Suzuki Samurai then lol

It's a huge moving violation.

So, if I buy an aftermarket set of wheels that moves the wheel center out 10-20mm the whole front end is just gonna break apart?

yup, I just bit on it and I know better.
Yes and your family will die, but you will at least look cool doing so. /s
 
Can still Uber your car mod tho, kill someone else's family.
 
I will simply say that I have spoken to people in absolute knowledge and wheel spacers are dangerous to the front suspension geometry.
True. I am not so sure that you will absolutely die in a flaming wreck when your wheels fall off due to wheel spacers, but they do change the geometry and wear things out faster, they also change the ride.

Joe, you seem to have a way of explaining things that makes people hate your facts and knowledge that you have. You will say you don't care what people think, but then why do you post the info you have? You do care but do not have the patience for those who claim to know without experience.

Lighten up.
State the facts you want to share.
It is up to them to believe it or ignore it.
 
A few more pics. These were bought from motorsper tech for about $55 a piece.
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The spacers look great! ... a couple of questions pls ... 0:)

1.) Do the spacers come with a set of lug nuts to bolt them on, before you mount the wheels? If not where did you get the other nuts and what style is required?

2.) Did you choose the 1.25" size for any particular reason? Goldylocks size?
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Thx :wink:
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I prefer to achieve the desired look(or close) with aftermarket wheel offset options. I realize this is much more expensive, but it leaves the factory wheels for winter. The wheel spacers make me nervous. Not imminent death nervous, but still concerning. Small aftermarket parts that are critical to the operation of the vehicle are at least a wear and tear issue.
 
I can get that using the wheel spacers that use the existing bolts only (where the existing lugs can only grab a few threads) or change the bolt pattern or bolt spacing (where the bolt holes cross into each other) , or changing the loading on the suspension by messing with the strut heights/mounting or sway/control arms could be dangerous or likely to fail.

But the type of spacers DruDru is using are likely as strong or stronger than the hub and wheel that they are attached to. I don't see this as much different than using a aftermarket wheel with a more negative offset. The wheels on my RTS are made by AAP St. Marys. Do they have some special manufacturing formula that Enkei (who manufacture factory wheels) or others do not have? Stay away from the crap imitation stuff on ebay stick with a good name brand that matches or exceeds factory specs for load etc and I don't see a problem.

Its a bit hard to swallow that the Ridgeline is so under-engineered that 25mm of wheel offset is the difference between safety and total and complete catastrophe.
 
I have properly installed/used spacers on two vehicles: Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma. Years ago I read/researched all the manufacturer/internet/coworker myths about them creating problems on SUVs/trucks. I never witnessed a failure of a good spacer or damage to any vehicle caused by a quality spacer. I bought Spidertrax spacers ONLY. I always torqued them and applied Loctite. Spacers need to be torqued to exacting specs and re-checked/re-torqued a couple hundred miles after the install. After that second torque session, I just checked them at intervals when I rotated my tires. IMO, Spidertrax are the best available... The Spidertrax Store
 
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