Wheels spacers; your story

tuned2ride · 03-06-2010, 06:53 PM

E90 2007 here. I am tempted to install 12mm spacers in the rear w/longer bolts of course.

I would like to know if it is much harder to install. It is already a PITA with no spacer. I hate bolts as opposed to studs.

Any bad experience or rubbing with 12mm?

Kylekuu · 03-06-2010, 07:10 PM

measure the distance you have at the edge of the wheel to fender

DV · 03-06-2010, 07:11 PM

I have 20mm rear spacers and it just barely rubbed before I rolled the fenders, but my car is lowered. I would go at least 15mm on an E90.
Putting them on is as simple as it gets, but removing them can be a different story. Make sure that you buy a set that has reliefs machined into the back side to give you something to pry against when removing them and use plenty of anti-seize when installing them.

I highly recommend these: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/htm...&subcat_id=157

daveyg · 03-06-2010, 07:14 PM

I have a 07 3351 e90 w/15 mm spacers lowered on H&r sport springs w/no rubbing

Robben@ltbmw · 03-06-2010, 07:55 PM

seems like most people put the spacers on the rear. anyone put it on their front?

m3pare · 03-06-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cbbplanet

seems like most people put the spacers on the rear. anyone put it on their front?

check out john's (ra2fanatic) last setup with the advan rs. he ran spacers up front.

redfred18t · 03-06-2010, 09:09 PM

I had 8 and 15mm spacers when I had my jetta (also had lug bolts). pain in the ass but as long as they're hubcentric you should be good. I know the bigger h&r spacers have the lip for the wheels (I think it's called wheelcentric) so it makes it easier to hold the wheel up so you can align the holes and get the lug bolts in.

I'm seriously considering a stud conversion lol

SV Concepts III · 03-06-2010, 09:26 PM

Yep, make sure you stick with hubcentric and forged spacers. The H&R TRACK+ Spacers have the lip in all sizes but 5mm.

halkordy89 · 03-06-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbbplanet

seems like most people put the spacers on the rear. anyone put it on their front?

im running 10mm hnr spacer in the front but im thinking of removing them cuz the steering wheel got a stiffer

DV · 03-07-2010, 10:48 AM

I have 10mm in the front. No issues here.

tuned2ride · 03-07-2010, 11:55 AM

Txs, good info here. I will possibly go with 15mm spacers instead of 12... and with lips.

My 18" wheels are not staggered and I have 8" in the rear. I have a problem with the look... hopefully the spacers will help.

tuned2ride · 03-07-2010, 05:29 PM

BTW, are longer locking bolts available? What length do I need? Is it doable that I order the same locking code as the other locking bolts I have?

halkordy89 · 03-07-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DV

I have 10mm in the front. No issues here.

you dont feel like your steering is stiffer?

catch · 03-07-2010, 09:02 PM

depends on ur set up...

Im lowered on H&R Race. Stock 230s with 225/35/19 F, 265/30/19 R.
Im running 15mm spacers up front with no issues
12mm spacers out back, but I had to roll my fenders, they rubbed a little

GREGS335 · 03-07-2010, 10:27 PM

I ran MS 10mm spacers on the rear of my E92 w/ OEM 230 wheels. Worked perfect, slight rubbing on hard turns because I was lowered.

Robben@ltbmw · 03-08-2010, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halkordy89

im running 10mm hnr spacer in the front but im thinking of removing them cuz the steering wheel got a stiffer

hmm interesting. let me know if it got better removing the front spacers. i think bmw steering is already stiffer to begin with.

tuned2ride · 03-08-2010, 08:26 PM

(I'll give it another try)..... so when using spacers with extended bolts, you can't have locking bolts?

XS222 · 03-08-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuned2ride

(I'll give it another try)..... so when using spacers with extended bolts, you can't have locking bolts?

im about to put my summer setup back, and was wondering the same thing... bump for an answer

gregp909 · 03-08-2010, 09:08 PM

Just installed 12mm Macht Schnell spacers in the rear, looks way better. My set-up:

2007 E90 328i
Wheels: 20x8.5 +35mm/os TSW Donington
Tires: 245/30/20 Nitto Invo
Suspension: Eibach-Pro kit 1.2f/1.0r
Spacer: 12mm MS Kit w/longer bolts

I could've gone to 15mm on the rear but I didn't want any issues so I was conservative, plus I could go even lower with the 12mm. Now I am thinking about spacers for the front too.

DIY INSTALL - READ:

Here is my only issue with the DIY install, and I wished I would've known this before I started and got VERY frustrated

. On my 2007 E90 there were very thin shim rings on the hub-centric flange located on the brake disc and with that thin shim ring in place the spacers would not fit at all. Once figured this out and removed the shim ring the spacers went on without any problem. I searched all over the internet before I bought spacers and NEVER ONCE did I read about these thin shims as part of the install process. So I hope this tip helps someone with a future install.

tuned2ride · 03-09-2010, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XS222

im about to put my summer setup back, and was wondering the same thing... bump for an answer

I found this on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXTENDED-LOCKI...37215648307449

I wonder if 40mm of thread is enough for 15mm spacers.

tuned2ride · 03-16-2010, 04:46 PM

I ordered a kit of velocity spacers 15mm. It is sold with a locking bolt.... I assume that OEM rotors come with a threaded hole for it?

DV · 03-17-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halkordy89

you dont feel like your steering is stiffer?

I installed springs at the same time, so it's hard for me to say if the spacers had an effect on the steering feel.

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tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	Wheels spacers; your story E90 2007 here. I am tempted to install 12mm spacers in the rear w/longer bolts of course. I would like to know if it is much harder to install. It is already a PITA with no spacer. I hate bolts as opposed to studs. Any bad experience or rubbing with 12mm?
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Kylekuu Captain 30 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 08 328xi, 84 318i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kenosha, WI iTrader: (0)	measure the distance you have at the edge of the wheel to fender
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DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	I have 20mm rear spacers and it just barely rubbed before I rolled the fenders, but my car is lowered. I would go at least 15mm on an E90. Putting them on is as simple as it gets, but removing them can be a different story. Make sure that you buy a set that has reliefs machined into the back side to give you something to pry against when removing them and use plenty of anti-seize when installing them. I highly recommend these: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/htm...&subcat_id=157 Last edited by DV; 03-06-2010 at 07:39 PM..
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daveyg Lieutenant 27 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 07 335i e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Riverside, calif. iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 335i sedan [0.00] 2006 e90 [0.00]	I have a 07 3351 e90 w/15 mm spacers lowered on H&r sport springs w/no rubbing Attached Images __________________
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Robben@ltbmw 118 Rep 2,215 Posts Drives: E90 Space Grey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ROSEMEAD, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	seems like most people put the spacers on the rear. anyone put it on their front?
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redfred18t First Lieutenant 23 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I had 8 and 15mm spacers when I had my jetta (also had lug bolts). pain in the ass but as long as they're hubcentric you should be good. I know the bigger h&r spacers have the lip for the wheels (I think it's called wheelcentric) so it makes it easier to hold the wheel up so you can align the holes and get the lug bolts in. I'm seriously considering a stud conversion lol
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Yep, make sure you stick with hubcentric and forged spacers. The H&R TRACK+ Spacers have the lip in all sizes but 5mm.
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03-07-2010, 10:48 AM	#10
DV Lieutenant 91 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	I have 10mm in the front. No issues here.
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tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	Txs, good info here. I will possibly go with 15mm spacers instead of 12... and with lips. My 18" wheels are not staggered and I have 8" in the rear. I have a problem with the look... hopefully the spacers will help.
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tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	BTW, are longer locking bolts available? What length do I need? Is it doable that I order the same locking code as the other locking bolts I have?
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catch Major General 669 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	depends on ur set up... Im lowered on H&R Race. Stock 230s with 225/35/19 F, 265/30/19 R. Im running 15mm spacers up front with no issues 12mm spacers out back, but I had to roll my fenders, they rubbed a little __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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GREGS335 Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I ran MS 10mm spacers on the rear of my E92 w/ OEM 230 wheels. Worked perfect, slight rubbing on hard turns because I was lowered.
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tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	(I'll give it another try)..... so when using spacers with extended bolts, you can't have locking bolts?
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gregp909 Private 4 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Just installed 12mm Macht Schnell spacers in the rear, looks way better. My set-up: 2007 E90 328i Wheels: 20x8.5 +35mm/os TSW Donington Tires: 245/30/20 Nitto Invo Suspension: Eibach-Pro kit 1.2f/1.0r Spacer: 12mm MS Kit w/longer bolts I could've gone to 15mm on the rear but I didn't want any issues so I was conservative, plus I could go even lower with the 12mm. Now I am thinking about spacers for the front too. *DIY INSTALL - READ:* Here is my only issue with the DIY install, and I wished I would've known this before I started and got VERY frustrated . On my 2007 E90 there were very thin shim rings on the hub-centric flange located on the brake disc and with that thin shim ring in place the spacers would not fit at all. Once figured this out and removed the shim ring the spacers went on without any problem. I searched all over the internet before I bought spacers and NEVER ONCE did I read about these thin shims as part of the install process. So I hope this tip helps someone with a future install.
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03-16-2010, 04:46 PM	#21
tuned2ride Lieutenant 35 Rep 430 Posts Drives: E90, S5 SB, looking for a M340 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	I ordered a kit of velocity spacers 15mm. It is sold with a locking bolt.... I assume that OEM rotors come with a threaded hole for it?
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