are wheel spacers legal nsw

Short answer: in NSW, aftermarket wheel spacers/adaptors are not legal for road use unless they’re original equipment from the vehicle manufacturer.

Transport for NSW rules and VSI guidance ban spacers and stud adaptors because they alter track, load and stud engagement—cue defect notice and an unroadworthy sticker.

If you want a wider stance legally, use wheels with the correct offset that still comply with track limits, or pursue an engineered solution that doesn’t rely on spacers.

For track-only toys, fill your boots; for rego’d street cars, give spacers a miss to keep cops and insurers cheerful.

Always check the latest NSW guidance before you wrench—rules can change and nobody enjoys paperwork.