Spacer and tire help

wu852 · 02-02-2006, 01:14 AM

hi i just bought a set of aftermarket rims and was wondering if anyone can help me with tire size and spacers. They are 19*8.5 with a 38mm offset al laround. I think ill need spacers in the back to make them flush with the outside but dont know how much. Also will i need spacers in the front. What tirse size should i be running if i have a 325I nonsport.
thanks

Matt_UKTX · 02-02-2006, 01:27 AM

10mm or 15mm should work. To be conservative, go with the 10mm. For a more aggressive look, go with the 15mm

wu852 · 02-02-2006, 01:29 AM

15 mm in the back? will i hav issues with rubbing?

Matt_UKTX · 02-02-2006, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wu852

15 mm in the back? will i hav issues with rubbing?

You shouldn't need any spacers in the front, at least that's what I've been told, as you should be able to go up to 8.5" wide with a 40mm offset (see tirerack.com for proof of this). You only have 38mm, which gives you an extra 2mm on the strut side.

In the rear, most folks go with the 10mm option. That's what I'm going to choose. It eliminates that "tucked in" look, but doesn't put you at any risk of rubbing. At 15mm you *should* be fine too, but it may vary. In the worst case you could always change your spacer back to 10mm if you get rubbing, or roll your fenders.

Hope this helps.

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wu852 Private 8 Rep 88 Posts Drives: Alpine White 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Spacer and tire help hi i just bought a set of aftermarket rims and was wondering if anyone can help me with tire size and spacers. They are 19*8.5 with a 38mm offset al laround. I think ill need spacers in the back to make them flush with the outside but dont know how much. Also will i need spacers in the front. What tirse size should i be running if i have a 325I nonsport. thanks
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Matt_UKTX Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	10mm or 15mm should work. To be conservative, go with the 10mm. For a more aggressive look, go with the 15mm
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wu852 Private 8 Rep 88 Posts Drives: Alpine White 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	15 mm in the back? will i hav issues with rubbing?
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