Spacers, Rubbing, and Roundel questions.

stratstrummer · 12-19-2005, 05:30 AM

If I purchase wheels from a place like TireRack, and they have a generator that lets you know what wheels can fit on your car, do they fit without any spacers, and without any rubbing whatsoever?

I see they have 19" wheels as well as 20" wheels that would look massive on a e90. If you turn a 20" wheel, it's unlikely there won't be some rubbing right?

And as for spacers, I hear it's not good to put spacers on because it's easier for damage to happen. For example, someone I know had a car with spacers, and while he was driving, the rim came off!

Lastly, is there any way to affix a BMW roundel on any rim I get?

Dante · 12-19-2005, 05:50 AM

As for the spacers, just make sure you get matching screws which are that longer as the spacer is thick.

(forgive my bad english skills today

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eros613 · 12-19-2005, 09:02 AM

Tire Rack told me that they test fit all rims before the recommend them, so they should know about fitment. I also believe at least one of their employees drives a BMW so I know he a happy man with a constent supply of new wheels and tires.

If you need spacers use common sense with the thickness of the spacer, make SURE that they are hub centric and that you use a longer lug bolt. You should also check a make sure that those same spacers will work with the rims. Check that CENTER BORE configuration.

As for being concerned about the safety, many racers use them with no adverse problems.

JIMD1709 · 12-19-2005, 09:10 AM

Tirerack will not reccomend a bad set-up. Yes, they test fit, and they don't advise spacers. If you go with a set-up that needs spcers, make sure they are hub-centric like was already stated. Also they must be fitted with longer lug bolts to be safe.

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stratstrummer Private 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: Want a 330i soon. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Spacers, Rubbing, and Roundel questions. If I purchase wheels from a place like TireRack, and they have a generator that lets you know what wheels can fit on your car, do they fit without any spacers, and without any rubbing whatsoever? I see they have 19" wheels as well as 20" wheels that would look massive on a e90. If you turn a 20" wheel, it's unlikely there won't be some rubbing right? And as for spacers, I hear it's not good to put spacers on because it's easier for damage to happen. For example, someone I know had a car with spacers, and while he was driving, the rim came off! Lastly, is there any way to affix a BMW roundel on any rim I get?
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Dante Enthusiast 468 Rep 1,791 Posts Drives: F87 M2 / F31 330d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E46 BMW M3 [0.00] 2017 F87 BMW M2 [10.00] 2013 F31 330d Touring [9.50] 2009 E89 Z4 Sdrive 30i [9.00] 1989 E30 320is 2-door [10.00] 1986 E28 M535i [9.00]	As for the spacers, just make sure you get matching screws which are that longer as the spacer is thick. (forgive my bad english skills today )
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eros613 Private 3 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Tire Rack told me that they test fit all rims before the recommend them, so they should know about fitment. I also believe at least one of their employees drives a BMW so I know he a happy man with a constent supply of new wheels and tires. If you need spacers use common sense with the thickness of the spacer, make SURE that they are hub centric and that you use a longer lug bolt. You should also check a make sure that those same spacers will work with the rims. Check that CENTER BORE configuration. As for being concerned about the safety, many racers use them with no adverse problems. Last edited by eros613; 12-23-2005 at 03:31 PM..
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JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Tirerack will not reccomend a bad set-up. Yes, they test fit, and they don't advise spacers. If you go with a set-up that needs spcers, make sure they are hub-centric like was already stated. Also they must be fitted with longer lug bolts to be safe.
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