Installing spacers

BKV122 · 06-08-2009, 11:06 PM

I just got my order of 18" CSL's from EAS, and I got 12mm spacers. Just was wondering for the ppl out there who have installed spacers how have your guys done it? Did you sand the hub and the spacers first to clean them then apply anti-seize to the lug bolts?
Any other tips would be appreciated

OEKlM · 06-08-2009, 11:29 PM

just put sum white lithium grease in between the hub and spacer so they dont get stuck when you want to remove them. I never really use anti-seize or grease on lug bolts anymore.

Per the RE website:
It is important to note lug bolt torque. Below, find picture a lug bolt torqued to 90 ft. lbs. (according to the customer) using grease on the threads. BMWs current specification on M12 lug bolts is 88 ft. lbs. (higher for M14 bolts). This specification is with dry threads. Anti-seize, grease, or other lubricants on the threads of the bolt can, and will, artificially lubricate the threads, causing an inaccurate torque reading when using a torque wrench. This can yield a situation where the bolt is actually over-torqued (as shown in the case below).

csupernova · 06-08-2009, 11:30 PM

Don't use grease or anti-seize on the lug bolts!

VMRWheels · 06-09-2009, 03:50 AM

Putting some grease on the back of the spacer where it comes in contact with the hub is fine... but make sure not to put any on the lug bolts! Torque to the correct OE specifications and you'll be fine.

-Charles@VMRWheels

200Duece · 06-09-2009, 11:53 AM

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That is a scary photo. imagine three or four of those on a wheel at a buck 130 through a corner somewhere...

BKV122 · 06-09-2009, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the heads up with the No anti-seize on bolts guys!

I was considering it till now.

VMRWheels · 06-09-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BKV122

Thanks for the heads up with the No anti-seize on bolts guys!

I was considering it till now.

Good thing you came and asked your fellow E90posters!

-Charles@VMRWheels

david @ eas · 06-09-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BKV122

Thanks for the heads up with the No anti-seize on bolts guys!

I was considering it till now.

And get some pictures up once you're all done!

Wheel'$ForLe$$ · 06-10-2009, 05:07 PM

are they hub centric?

david @ eas · 06-10-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Forged DST

are they hub centric?

10mm Spacers and sizes above that are hubcentric. Spacers below 10mm don't need to be hubcentric

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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Installing spacers I just got my order of 18" CSL's from EAS, and I got 12mm spacers. Just was wondering for the ppl out there who have installed spacers how have your guys done it? Did you sand the hub and the spacers first to clean them then apply anti-seize to the lug bolts? Any other tips would be appreciated __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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OEKlM Lieutenant General 170 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	just put sum white lithium grease in between the hub and spacer so they dont get stuck when you want to remove them. I never really use anti-seize or grease on lug bolts anymore. Per the RE website: It is important to note lug bolt torque. Below, find picture a lug bolt torqued to 90 ft. lbs. (according to the customer) using grease on the threads. BMWs current specification on M12 lug bolts is 88 ft. lbs. (higher for M14 bolts). This specification is with dry threads. Anti-seize, grease, or other lubricants on the threads of the bolt can, and will, artificially lubricate the threads, causing an inaccurate torque reading when using a torque wrench. This can yield a situation where the bolt is actually over-torqued (as shown in the case below). __________________
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csupernova Captain 33 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	Don't use grease or anti-seize on the lug bolts!
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Thanks for the heads up with the No anti-seize on bolts guys! I was considering it till now. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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