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[utfenix335i]

Hey guys, anyone running spacers on their stock rims? My buddy has me thinking about getting some and I'm wondering what size spacers would fit a stock set up.

[iverson3yoo]

I just ordered 15mm for the rears and 12mm for the fronts... you know my thread check it out hopefully by next weekend, they'll be here and on my car.

[utfenix335i]

I check your thread every other day man. It's great seeing someone document the changes they make to their car.

[ciomas]

15mm is perfect in my opinion this is my setup - stock rims + 15mm all round
no rubbing whatsoever on ContiSportContact5. Fills the gap rather nicely IMHO

Ive posted these somewhere recently, but here you go again

[utfenix335i]

Nice job man. I got stock 189s. et 34 in the front and et37 in the back. i'm thinking 12mm in the back and maybe 15mm in the front. It should also fit with my stock 73s for winter too. Thoughts?

[ciomas]

Originally Posted by utfenix335i

Nice job man. I got stock 189s. et 34 in the front and et37 in the back. i'm thinking 12mm in the back and maybe 15mm in the front. It should also fit with my stock 73s for winter too. Thoughts?

Tahnk you ;] well, I've never been a fan of different size spacers front and back. After all it is messing with the cars geometry. I say same size all round and I guarantee you'll be very satisfied with the handling and looks if you use 15s

[PharmmerBen]

ciomas - Thank you for posting. Your car looks fantastic!

[ciomas]

Originally Posted by PharmmerBen

ciomas - Thank you for posting. Your car looks fantastic!

thank you sir

[eDDuBB]

Do you need longer lugs or studs with the spacers? Also, where did you source them?

[khoda355]

Check for sale area. I Got some for sales! With longer bolts!

[ASH_325i]

I have an 18" 9.5J ET42 rear rim with a 265/35/18 tyre. I recently purchased a 10mm Burger Tuning spacer. I have the stock E92 MSport suspension.

Would I be clear at rear with no rubbing, after installing the spacer?

[PharmmerBen]

Will probably rub ever so slightly on big bumps and/or loaded. I had the same effective rear offset on my LCI e90 (similar rear fitment).

Ben

[Arian]

Originally Posted by ciomas

15mm is perfect in my opinion this is my setup - stock rims + 15mm all round
no rubbing whatsoever on ContiSportContact5. Fills the gap rather nicely IMHO

Ive posted these somewhere recently, but here you go again

Hey man, super clean setup im thinking about doing the same thing on my e92 328xi. I was thinking about doing 15mm in the front and 20 in the back but I think as you stated earlier it messes up the geometry. However, I really like the aggressive stanced out look from larger more "aggressive/outward" tires in the rear. So my question is should is stick with 15mm all around like you suggested and just get larger tires in the rear? Im getting koni yellows and H&K sport springs. Coincidentally im getting the same wheels you had in the picture this weekend (193m). If I was to get larger tires I think I would run 255/35-18 in the front & 275/35-18 in the rear. It would be super awesome if you could help me out. Thanks!

[ciomas]

Hi, Im afraid I cant help with tire sizes. I never tried anything else than stock sizes on stock 193M - depending on which tire you're planning to get check the manufacturers recommendations for specific rim widths just so you dont compromise handling. It varies from one manufacturer to another. When it comes to spacers, as far as I remember I was very satisfied with 15 all round and I kept this configuration throughout the entire time I owned the car

[ihc95]

Originally Posted by Arian

Hey man, super clean setup im thinking about doing the same thing on my e92 328xi. I was thinking about doing 15mm in the front and 20 in the back but I think as you stated earlier it messes up the geometry. However, I really like the aggressive stanced out look from larger more "aggressive/outward" tires in the rear. So my question is should is stick with 15mm all around like you suggested and just get larger tires in the rear? Im getting koni yellows and H&K sport springs. Coincidentally im getting the same wheels you had in the picture this weekend (193m). If I was to get larger tires I think I would run 255/35-18 in the front & 275/35-18 in the rear. It would be super awesome if you could help me out. Thanks!

Since you're an xi, I would highly suggest running the same size tires front and back so you have the same rolling diameter at all for corners. A different wheel diameter can damage the AWD system.

As far as spacers go, I've been running 10mm front and 15mm rear for a while now on my stock 189s and there is no difference in driving feel whatsoever. But as a general rule, I would say stay within a 5 mm difference of spacer sizes between the front and back. Don't do something like run a 20mm rear and 5mm up front and you should be good.

[stewey]

I have 255/30/19 pilot super sports in the rear on style 313s. I believe the offset is 39. The car is an e90 with sport suspension. Any chance 15m spacers would rub?

[Arian]

Originally Posted by ihc95

Since you're an xi, I would highly suggest running the same size tires front and back so you have the same rolling diameter at all for corners. A different wheel diameter can damage the AWD system.

As far as spacers go, I've been running 10mm front and 15mm rear for a while now on my stock 189s and there is no difference in driving feel whatsoever. But as a general rule, I would say stay within a 5 mm difference of spacer sizes between the front and back. Don't do something like run a 20mm rear and 5mm up front and you should be good.

Are you sure about not running the same tire sizes on both sides? Because im 99% sure that even on my oem set there is a difference in size from the front to rear. I may be mistaken though.

[jgoens]

ciomas...great looking car..are those M sport wheels painted black? I'm thinking about the spacer thing too. Which ones did you go with and does it make a difference as far as brands?