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Originally Posted by e1000
The hub is what carries the load, that's what makes it hubcentric. The lug bolts or studs/nuts are there to keep the wheel in good solid contact with the hub.
A hubcentric spacer is by all means a load bearing piece.
Whether or not a 3rd party manufactures the bolts or not, MS still sells them and the consumer in this example, trusts thier judement to pick quality parts that will not fail.
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The lip on the spacer is not the hub but just a means to center the wheel on the car. While the very inside edge of the wheel sits on it, I'm not clear as to how much load it actually carries.