Almost lost a wheel

seems we've lost the folks at the back. we're talking about adapters not spacers

spacers ≠ adapters

spacers are fine to run (within reason) and should also maintain a rigorous torque schedule. but adapters are a whole different matter.

No, they are in fact not a different matter at all. If both sets of lug nuts are torqued properly, it makes no difference. Read the article from post #59.