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      12-29-2014, 01:35 PM   #1
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Wheel Spacer Help Please!

Hoping someone can help. I've scoured the forums but i'm not confident i have the answer. I have a 2008 e60 550i, stock sport wheels with the following specs:

Front: 19x8.5 et18
Rear: 19x9.5 et32

I just purchased a set of m351 wheels off a new F10 550i, with the following specs:

Front: 19x8.5 et 33
Rear: 19x9 et 44

Based on the fitment calculator it's suggesting the new wheel fitment to be:

Front: 15mm less (outside retracted 15mm)
Rear: 6mm less (outside retracted 18mm less)

So... my question is should i be buying 15mm spacers for the front and 18mmm for the rear?

I'm posting on e90 cause you guys are more responsive than the 5 series forums Any help appreciated. I attached a photo of an e60 with these wheels.
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If you want the wheels to fit the same as your other set then you are correct. I'm not familiar with e60 fitment so I can't tell you if you can use wider spacers.
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thanks for the quick reply! Should i be concerned with anything running 15mm and 18mm spacers?
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thanks for the quick reply! Should i be concerned with anything running 15mm and 18mm spacers?
Not at stock ride height. You'll be fine.
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awesome. Thanks guys.
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