Where can I find 8mm and 6mm spacers ?

cstavaru · 07-01-2010, 06:16 PM

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a set of wheels which require spacers to fit good on my car (18" VMR VB3 ET40 front and ET45 rear). I would like to use 235/18 tires in front, and 265/18 in the rear. I would like to bring the wheels to an almost-OEM offset of ET34 in front and ET37 on the rear (these are the offsets for the OEM 193M wheels).

So I need some odd-sized spacers: 6mm in the front and 8mm in the rear. Does anyone know where can I find some quality spacers with these sizes ?

Thanks !

deanmc · 07-01-2010, 06:29 PM

I'm no expert, but it doesn't quite work that way...you need to take into account the width of the wheel as well. I believe the stock wheels are are 8" and 8.5" while the VMRs are 8.5" and 9.5".

Using the calculator above, you can see that a 8.5" VMR wheel with a 40 offset extends to the same point as your stock 8" wheel with a 34 offset. Likewise, the rear 9.5" VMR wheels with a 45 offset will extend an extra 5mm past the outside edge of your stock 8.5" wheel with a 37 offset.

Width those offsets, however, the VMRs will look pretty "tucked", even more so than your stock wheels.

cstavaru · 07-01-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by deanmc

I'm no expert, but it doesn't quite work that way...you need to take into account the width of the wheel as well. I believe the stock wheels are are 8" and 8.5" while the VMRs are 8.5" and 9.5".

Using the calculator above, you can see that a 8.5" VMR wheel with a 40 offset extends to the same point as your stock 8" wheel with a 34 offset. Likewise, the rear 9.5" VMR wheels with a 45 offset will extend an extra 5mm past the outside edge of your stock 8.5" wheel with a 37 offset.

Width those offsets, however, the VMRs will look pretty "tucked", even more so than your stock wheels.

You are right, thanks...

If using 5mm spacers all around, using the calculator I see that the new fronts extend 5mm over the stocks (and also extends 7mm inwards, I wonder if it can clear the brakes), and the rears extend outwards a full 10mm...I wonder if this fitment is ok ?

deanmc · 07-01-2010, 08:13 PM

You should have no problems with that setup. +35 offset (+40 plus 5mm spacer) on a 8.5" is pretty standard conservative fitment for the front. For the rear, +40 (+45 plus 5mm spacer) offset on a 9.5" should be fine on the an LCI. Check out this thread for pics, it's a 9.5" width tire with +45 offset: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300390

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cstavaru Brigadier General 327 Rep 3,262 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	Where can I find 8mm and 6mm spacers ? Hi, I am thinking of buying a set of wheels which require spacers to fit good on my car (18" VMR VB3 ET40 front and ET45 rear). I would like to use 235/18 tires in front, and 265/18 in the rear. I would like to bring the wheels to an almost-OEM offset of ET34 in front and ET37 on the rear (these are the offsets for the OEM 193M wheels). So I need some odd-sized spacers: 6mm in the front and 8mm in the rear. Does anyone know where can I find some quality spacers with these sizes ? Thanks ! __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \|
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deanmc Captain 65 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	I'm no expert, but it doesn't quite work that way...you need to take into account the width of the wheel as well. I believe the stock wheels are are 8" and 8.5" while the VMRs are 8.5" and 9.5". Using the calculator above, you can see that a 8.5" VMR wheel with a 40 offset extends to the same point as your stock 8" wheel with a 34 offset. Likewise, the rear 9.5" VMR wheels with a 45 offset will extend an extra 5mm past the outside edge of your stock 8.5" wheel with a 37 offset. Width those offsets, however, the VMRs will look pretty "tucked", even more so than your stock wheels.
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deanmc Captain 65 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	You should have no problems with that setup. +35 offset (+40 plus 5mm spacer) on a 8.5" is pretty standard conservative fitment for the front. For the rear, +40 (+45 plus 5mm spacer) offset on a 9.5" should be fine on the an LCI. Check out this thread for pics, it's a 9.5" width tire with +45 offset: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300390
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