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[QuikSilvr]

So I have a 2006 330i E90 and had the 18x8 ET34 (F) and 18x8.5 ET37 (R) Sport Wheels Style 162. Now I have 18x8 ET47 (F) and 18x8.5 ET50 (R) M Sport Wheels Style 135. Now I know that the offsets are different and I did the hole ruler trick to figure out my spacer size. My main question is in order for me to get as close to a flush look as possible I need to run between 20MM to 25MM spacer in front and a 25MM to 30MM spacer in the rear. What is a good and safe size to run without rubbing? Thank you in advance for all your help.

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by QuikSilvr

So I have a 2006 330i E90 and had the 18x8 ET34 (F) and 18x8.5 ET37 (R) Sport Wheels Style 162. Now I have 18x8 ET47 (F) and 18x8.5 ET50 (R) M Sport Wheels Style 135. Now I know that the offsets are different and I did the hole ruler trick to figure out my spacer size. My main question is in order for me to get as close to a flush look as possible I need to run between 20MM to 25MM spacer in front and a 25MM to 30MM spacer in the rear. What is a good and safe size to run without rubbing? Thank you in advance for all your help.

What is your tyre size and are you lowered?

Here is my winter setup with 17x8 et20 front and 17x8 et10 rear with 225/45/17 lowered with HR springs, no rubbing.

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So if you want something like that you would need 27mm front and 34mm
rear spacer. Your measurements are pretty much correct for both front and rear.You just need to choose which one you want.

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

What is your tyre size and are you lowered?

Here is my winter setup with 17x8 et20 front and 17x8 et10 rear with 225/45/17 lowered with HR springs, no rubbing.

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So if you want something like that you would need 27mm front and 34mm
rear spacer. Your measurements are pretty much correct for both front and rear.You just need to choose which one you want.

That is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. And aside from the sport suspension no I am not lowered. I am currently running 255/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's ZP's all they way around. But what I want to run is 245/35/18 in the front and 265/35/18 in the rear, just not sure of the tire brand yet. Thank you for your input.

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by QuikSilvr

That is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. And aside from the sport suspension no I am not lowered. I am currently running 255/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's ZP's all they way around. But what I want to run is 245/35/18 in the front and 265/35/18 in the rear, just not sure of the tire brand yet. Thank you for your input.

Then you might need to choose the smaller spacers, because you are going with wider tyres.

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

Then you might need to choose the smaller spacers, because you are going with wider tyres.

So go with something like a 20mm in front and 25mm in the rear?

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by QuikSilvr

So go with something like a 20mm in front and 25mm in the rear?

That's probably the best starting point. Maybe try 30mm spacer to rear.

[Denny347]

With my car lowered on my 162's I spaced the rears out with a 20mm spacer and the front with a 12mm spacer. I still have maybe 3-5mm gap left in the rear and probably 3mm in the front. Pre-LCI's have a lot of room.

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by MonacoBlueE90

That's probably the best starting point. Maybe try 30mm spacer to rear.

Okay sounds good, thanks for the help and tips.

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by Denny347

With my car lowered on my 162's I spaced the rears out with a 20mm spacer and the front with a 12mm spacer. I still have maybe 3-5mm gap left in the rear and probably 3mm in the front. Pre-LCI's have a lot of room.

Well with what I measured and the fact that you have the OEM style wheels and offset on there, I should be able put a pretty decent sized spacer on the car. So I'm going to look into we 25mm spacer for the rear and 20mm for the front unless I can either borrow a set or get a good deal on some thicker spacers.

[VMRWheels]

OP - I think 20/25mm spacers should be good in your case.

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

OP - I think 20/25mm spacers should be good in your case.

Thanks, that's kind of what I was leaving towards, just wanted to get add much info as I could before I followed through with it. Now just need to get some good spacers that won't break the bank.

[Denny347]

Originally Posted by QuikSilvr

Thanks, that's kind of what I was leaving towards, just wanted to get add much info as I could before I followed through with it. Now just need to get some good spacers that won't break the bank.

H&R might be one of the only companies that make 25mm spacers for our cars.

[Denny347]

25mm spacers

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848716

[QuikSilvr]

Originally Posted by Denny347

H&R might be one of the only companies that make 25mm spacers for our cars.

Originally Posted by Denny347

25mm spacers

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848716

I have actually found a set through a friend...however its 4 spacers, but they are all 20mm. I don't think it would look right with 20mm spacers on all four corners because of the offsets!?

[QuikSilvr]

So just to finish up, I got 15mm spacers in front and 20mm spacers in the rear and I like it. Try to get some pictures later.

[MonacoBlueE90]

Originally Posted by QuikSilvr

So just to finish up, I got 15mm spacers in front and 20mm spacers in the rear and I like it. Try to get some pictures later.

I like that you decided sum it up. Its nice to know how it went.