Found some lugs at a good price, need sizing input

tc535i · 04-11-2014, 05:00 PM

Hey guys, I just picked up some spacers and want to install them on my 07 335i. I got 10mm front and 15 rear, so by my calculations that means I'd be optimally installing 38mm bolts up front and 43mm rear (stock size is 28mm)

Now, my question is how to err... on the side of short or long? Too long and they start contacting stuff behind the wheel, too short and they won't support your wheels as well (especially worrying when they're even further out than stock).

Do I go 40/45mm and err on the side of 2mm too long, hopefully not contacting anything I shouldn't be? Or do I go 35/40 and hope the 3mm short doesn't let a wheel loose under load

I can't think 2mm would affect much, but somebody out there knows better than I how close the fit is back there! Appreciate the input guys!

btw, here's the lugs I'm looking at. Great price for <$40 delivered for all 4 wheels!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3PIXOPL8QYKWO

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3PIXOPL8QYKWO

tc535i · 04-11-2014, 05:18 PM

this looks like TMS uses a 35mm for 10mm spacers? seems on the short side, no?

looks like a 43 on the 15, so they're definitely erring on the low side. I wonder if there really are contact issues even pushing a few mm past stock length?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-12...-see-list.aspx

bolt for 10mm wheel spacer (#TWH995135B)

bolt for 15mm wheel spacer (#TWH995143B)

tc535i · 04-11-2014, 07:12 PM

ordered a set of BBS 35 up front and 40 in the rear, got a good price

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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 222 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Found some lugs at a good price, need sizing input Hey guys, I just picked up some spacers and want to install them on my 07 335i. I got 10mm front and 15 rear, so by my calculations that means I'd be optimally installing 38mm bolts up front and 43mm rear (stock size is 28mm) Now, my question is how to err... on the side of short or long? Too long and they start contacting stuff behind the wheel, too short and they won't support your wheels as well (especially worrying when they're even further out than stock). Do I go 40/45mm and err on the side of 2mm too long, hopefully not contacting anything I shouldn't be? Or do I go 35/40 and hope the 3mm short doesn't let a wheel loose under load I can't think 2mm would affect much, but somebody out there knows better than I how close the fit is back there! Appreciate the input guys! btw, here's the lugs I'm looking at. Great price for <$40 delivered for all 4 wheels! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3PIXOPL8QYKWO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3PIXOPL8QYKWO
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 222 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	this looks like TMS uses a 35mm for 10mm spacers? seems on the short side, no? looks like a 43 on the 15, so they're definitely erring on the low side. I wonder if there really are contact issues even pushing a few mm past stock length? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-12...-see-list.aspx bolt for 10mm wheel spacer (#TWH995135B) bolt for 15mm wheel spacer (#TWH995143B)
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tc535i Lieutenant Colonel 222 Rep 1,818 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2001 330i, 1995 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	ordered a set of BBS 35 up front and 40 in the rear, got a good price
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