Q: Can I use spacers instead of different wheels?
Yes! You definitely can. It is very common in the automotive enthusiast market to use wheel spacers to improve the aesthetics of their vehicle, but also to increase the overall track width of the vehicle, which in turn can improve overall vehicle stability. The potential drawbacks of choosing spacers over aftermarket wheels with a different offset are that you will be adding unsprung rotational weight to each wheel, and possibly adding additional points of failure if a studded spacer is used. UP forged wheels are in many cases both lighter and stronger than the factory Tesla wheel configurations, while offering robust load ratings without compromise. Plus, they look incredible! These variables make a recipe for some of the best wheels on the market for Teslas.
People often ask about safety, handling, and legality of wheel spacers. In the US market, you are able to run spacers on your vehicle, however the vehicle owner is at risk if the product were to fail instead of the OEM vehicle manufacturer. So long as there are no manufacturing defects, and you properly torque all hardware to spec, spacers can often last for the life of the vehicle, assuming normal usage.
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I recently installed the Unplugged Performance Rear Sway Bar Upgrade on my Tesla Cybertruck AWD, and the improvement is incredible! The 3-way adjustability allowed me to dial in the handling perfectly, and I chose the middle setting for a great mix of daily comfort and sporty performance. The...
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Tesla Cybertruck Heavy Duty Rear Bumper with Hardcore Trailer Hitch Receiver - UP INVINCIBLE®
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Had UP install the HD rear bumper with hardcore trailer hitch receiver including flood lights. Utility is awesome, the arms are robustly built and carry my full-size spare, a 20" beadlock wheel with Wildpeak AT4Ws with ease. No rattling whatsoever, the tire is locked in. Swing arms themselves can...
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November 19, 2025
Excellent service and very professional!
Joey
April 10, 2026
Same as the fascia, this feels like a must-have Tesla upgrade. The stock Model 3 just doesn’t look the same anymore. I love the dry carbon material and would highly recommend. I wish the diffuser fins came standard, even with a higher cost. With some DIY, you can make the air ducts in the bumper...
David S.
November 06, 2022
short and simple ... NIGHT and DAY difference when turning in and out of turns and really felt as if the car was on RAILS.Had a track day at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and when going through its famous "bowl" Turn 13 I felt planted and gave me confidence to push it more lap by lap. Overall best...
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October 05, 2022
Simply love the design of this front splitter. Worked with Kirk on Monday evening, scheduled for pick up Friday morning in Hawthorne, and got it installed the same afternoon. Such a stunning piece, there’s nothing else like it in the market. I love it!
Simon
January 04, 2026
Beefy design, necessarily. Need the toe arms in conjunction with rear camber arms to dial in toe at the same time, otherwise toe will be out of spec when adding negative rear camber.
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October 23, 2024
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November 07, 2025
Excellent fitment, packaging, and overall product. The stock bar compared to UP's is no comparison. Installed on medium setting and will be changing it to the stiffest this weekend, which is extraordinarily easy to do.
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