McLaren Wheel Spacers.
The complete guide.
Everything you need to know before buying wheel spacers for a McLaren — fitment, spacer thickness, hub lip height, model compatibility, safety, installation and buying advice.
McLaren Wheel Spacers
McLaren owners usually fit wheel spacers for one reason: to achieve a more confident OEM+ stance without changing the factory wheels. On cars such as the 570S, 600LT, 650S, 720S and 765LT, a carefully chosen spacer can bring the wheel face closer to the arch line while preserving the clean factory look.
The key is choosing a hubcentric spacer that matches the exact McLaren hub specification, clears the factory hub lip, and uses the correct extended wheel hardware. A McLaren is not the place for universal spacers or guesswork.
This guide explains the correct fitments, popular spacer sizes, hub lip checks, common mistakes and installation considerations before ordering.
Why McLaren Owners Fit Wheel Spacers
McLaren designs are focused around performance, stability and tyre clearance across a wide range of markets. From the factory, some models sit slightly inboard of the arch line, especially when viewed from the rear three-quarter angle.
Wheel spacers correct this visually by moving the wheels outward by a precise amount. The result is a wider, more planted stance that better suits the shape of the car without needing aftermarket wheels.
For most McLaren owners, the aim is not an aggressive show-car fitment. The best results usually come from a subtle OEM+ setup: enough spacer to fill the arches, but not so much that the car loses its factory refinement.
McLaren Wheel Spacer Fitment Explained
Most modern McLaren models use a 5×112 PCD with a 57.1mm centre bore. This includes cars such as the 540C, 570S, 570GT, 600LT, 650S, 675LT, 720S, 765LT, 750S and McLaren GT.
The McLaren Artura uses 5×112 PCD but with a 66.6mm centre bore, so it requires a different spacer. Do not assume all McLaren models share the same hub bore.
A proper hubcentric spacer locates on the car's hub and provides a matching lip for the wheel. This keeps the wheel centred mechanically, instead of relying on the wheel bolts to centre it.
Hub Lip Height Determines Your Minimum Spacer Thickness
This is one of the most important checks when buying thin McLaren wheel spacers. The factory hub lip must be shorter than the internal relief of the spacer. If the hub lip is too tall, the spacer will bottom out on the lip instead of sitting flat against the hub face.
This matters most with 10mm and 12mm hubcentric spacers. A spacer may have the correct PCD and centre bore but still be unsuitable if it cannot physically clear the hub lip.
Before ordering thin spacers, measure from the wheel mounting face to the end of the hub spigot. If the hub lip height is greater than the spacer's internal clearance, use a thicker hubcentric spacer instead.
If the factory hub lip is taller than the spacer can accommodate, the spacer will not seat correctly. Always measure the hub lip before ordering 10mm or 12mm hubcentric spacers.
McLaren Spacer Thickness Guide
Brightstone Engineering McLaren wheel spacers are offered in practical road-focused sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 20mm. The right size depends on the model, wheel offset, tyre size, suspension height and the level of stance correction you want.
Brightstone Engineering hubcentric wheel spacers are CNC machined from 6082-T6 billet aluminium and designed around precise hub location rather than universal fitment.
A clean, subtle change for cars with enough hub lip clearance. This size must be checked carefully before ordering.
Best for: minor correction, conservative stance, measured setups
A useful step up from 10mm, but still requires a hub lip measurement before fitting to ensure the spacer sits flat.
Best for: Artura front setups, subtle road stance, careful fitments
The best all-round choice for many McLaren models. Gives a noticeable stance improvement while still looking factory-correct.
Best for: 570S, 600LT, 720S, GT, 750S and road cars
For a stronger visual change on cars with enough tyre and arch clearance. Often used on the rear axle for a more planted look.
Best for: 600LT, 675LT, 720S, 765LT and 750S rear setups
These are starting points for factory wheels and standard suspension. Lowered cars, aftermarket wheels and wider tyres may require different sizes.
Popular McLaren Wheel Spacer Setups
These are common starting points for McLaren owners running factory wheels and standard suspension. Always check tyre, arch and hub lip clearance before ordering.
| Model | Common Fitment | Front | Rear | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 540C | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 15mm | Balanced OEM+ stance | Buy → |
| McLaren 570S | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 15mm | Most popular road setup | Buy → |
| McLaren 570GT | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 15mm | Subtle GT stance correction | Buy → |
| McLaren 600LT | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | More aggressive LT stance | Buy → |
| McLaren 650S | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | Fills rear arches well | Buy → |
| McLaren 675LT | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | Track-inspired stance | Buy → |
| McLaren 720S | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | Popular supercar fitment | Buy → |
| McLaren 765LT | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | Check lowered cars carefully | Buy → |
| McLaren 750S | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 20mm | Check wheel and tyre clearance | Buy → |
| McLaren GT | 5×112 · 57.1mm | 15mm | 15mm | OEM+ grand tourer stance | Buy → |
| McLaren Artura | 5×112 · 66.6mm | 12mm* | 15mm | Different centre bore — use Artura-specific spacers | Buy → |
| *12mm spacers require hub lip measurement before ordering. Recommendations are starting points only; always check your exact wheel, tyre and suspension setup. | |||||
Common McLaren Wheel Spacer Mistakes
Most spacer problems are avoidable. Choose the correct McLaren-specific hubcentric spacer, measure the hub lip before ordering thin spacers, use the correct extended wheel hardware and re-torque after fitting.
Wheel Bolt and Hardware Requirements
When fitting wheel spacers to a McLaren, the wheel hardware must be correct for the spacer thickness, wheel design and hub specification. Standard bolts are too short once a spacer is installed.
The usual calculation is simple: original bolt length plus spacer thickness equals the approximate extended bolt length required. However, seat type and thread engagement also matter, so the hardware should always be checked against the exact vehicle and wheel.
If you are unsure which extended wheel bolts you need, contact Brightstone Engineering before ordering and we can advise on the correct specification for your McLaren.
A McLaren wheel spacer installation should always use the correct extended wheel hardware. Incorrect bolts can cause poor thread engagement, wheel damage or unsafe clamping.
Are Wheel Spacers Safe on a McLaren?
Yes, provided they are hubcentric, correctly machined, correctly sized and installed with the correct wheel hardware. The hubcentric location keeps the wheel centred on the hub, while the bolts provide the clamping force.
Problems usually come from poor-quality spacers, incorrect bore sizes, universal fitments, spacers that do not sit flat against the hub, or wheel bolts that are too short.
On a high-performance car such as a McLaren, spacer quality matters. The part must locate properly, run true and maintain the correct relationship between the hub, spacer and wheel.
CNC Machined McLaren Wheel Spacers
Every Brightstone Engineering wheel spacer starts as solid 6082-T6 billet aluminium before being CNC machined to the correct PCD and centre bore specification.
The hubcentric bore and wheel-side lip are the critical features. These determine how accurately the spacer locates between the McLaren hub and the wheel.
By manufacturing in the UK, Brightstone can control the fitment, finish and inspection process rather than relying on generic imported spacers.
Installation Best Practices for McLaren Spacers
Brightstone Engineering McLaren Wheel Spacers
Legal and MOT Considerations in the UK
Wheel spacers are legal in the UK when fitted correctly and when the wheels and tyres do not protrude beyond the vehicle's bodywork. The presence of spacers alone is not an MOT failure.
You should declare wheel spacers to your insurer as a vehicle modification. This is especially important on high-value cars such as McLarens.
McLaren Wheel Spacer FAQs
Ready to improve your McLaren's stance?
UK-machined McLaren hubcentric wheel spacers for 5×112 fitments. Choose the correct 57.1mm or Artura-specific 66.6mm centre bore before ordering.
