[garretsw]

I know the advantages to adding spacers but are there any disadvantages?

[Grandmaster Splash]

Yep ...................there are loads of disadvantages, spacers that are too thick stress the wheel bearings. If you drive and corner hard wheel bearing life expectancy is drastically reduced.

The wrong wheel/spacer combination will also stress steering and suspension joints and consequently reduce their life expectancy too.

The wrong type of wheel and spacer combination can cause brake calliper operation issues and or wheel rubbing or hitting the calliper.

Wheels that are just too wide for the wheel arch cover you and your ride with S*it and mud, Ok I know some guys like that.....so fine if that's what you want.

Much better, safer and in the long run less expensive with accelerated component wear for you and the mechanics of your ride to get a wider wheel/tyre combination that fits your wheel hub without the requirement for a spacer.

Take car, have fun GMSAHFR

[Johnny Rotton]

I did a lot of research, and there is much myths and misconceptions of the use of spacers. I have been using them for years. Their not harder on your wheel bearings, they do look cooler, and they gave my 50 inch trail and my 50 inc polaris extra width in times I am not running 50 inch trails. https://eccppautoparts.com/blog/common-myths-and-misconceptions-about-wheel-spacers-debunked

[desmobob]

I did a lot of research, and there is much myths and misconceptions of the use of spacers. I have been using them for years. Their not harder on your wheel bearings, they do look cooler, and they gave my 50 inch trail and my 50 inc polaris extra width in times I am not running 50 inch trails. https://eccppautoparts.com/blog/common-myths-and-misconceptions-about-wheel-spacers-debunked

Wheel spacer issues debunked by company that sells wheel spacers?    
Someone with some physics knowledge can explain the increased stress on parts, I believe...