Safe to use Wheel Adapters 5 on 4" to 4.5"?

these adapters got a bad reputation many years ago, mostly due to improper installation. Brake drums have balancing weights welded onto them. In many cases the weight holds the adapter away, it doesn't sit flat to mating surface. Either not noticed or just ignored. Just thrown on with impact or lug wrench. Proper install and torque is a must