Spacer newbie needs help

SG07 · 08-23-2010, 11:15 PM

My car is a E90 on 18x8.5 rims with 235 40 R18 all around. I believe the rim off-set is +35. It is not currently lowered but it could be by next spring using H&R Sport Spring. My front tires are ok but I wouldn't mind a spacer at the rear.

Does anybody know of a good spacer size for this setup off top of their head?

Also, I understand that some spacers are bolted on to the hub while others simply sit on the hub like a washer and you'd need longer bolts (sorry I don't know the technical names of these). The ones that bolt on are more expensive it seems like. Which ones are better and are the more expensive ones worth the premium?

I can't seem to find a DIY for installing spacers. They seem very easy to install but is there anything I should be aware of? I don't want the installation to become a hazard as the car is used to drive a baby around sometimes.

Any advice would help. Thanks.

ModBargains.com · 08-23-2010, 11:23 PM

The best way to determine what mm spacer to get in order to achieve that "flush" look is to measure it yourself. I've included below a guide for you to follow so that you can determine the exact mm spacer. You want to make sure that the spacers that you purchase are Hubcentric. The brand that I recommend are H&R Trak spacers which is widely used among the community. Feel free to shoot me over a PM if you have any questions at all.

- Alan

[img]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/HR_Suspension/checkyourgap_medium.jpg[/img]

remmib · 08-24-2010, 12:24 PM

Atleast put on a 15mm spacer, maybe even an 18mm or 20mm will fit, try to do some measuring.

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SG07 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 263 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Spacer newbie needs help My car is a E90 on 18x8.5 rims with 235 40 R18 all around. I believe the rim off-set is +35. It is not currently lowered but it could be by next spring using H&R Sport Spring. My front tires are ok but I wouldn't mind a spacer at the rear. Does anybody know of a good spacer size for this setup off top of their head? Also, I understand that some spacers are bolted on to the hub while others simply sit on the hub like a washer and you'd need longer bolts (sorry I don't know the technical names of these). The ones that bolt on are more expensive it seems like. Which ones are better and are the more expensive ones worth the premium? I can't seem to find a DIY for installing spacers. They seem very easy to install but is there anything I should be aware of? I don't want the installation to become a hazard as the car is used to drive a baby around sometimes. Any advice would help. Thanks.
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ModBargains.com Banned 485 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The best way to determine what mm spacer to get in order to achieve that "flush" look is to measure it yourself. I've included below a guide for you to follow so that you can determine the exact mm spacer. You want to make sure that the spacers that you purchase are Hubcentric. The brand that I recommend are H&R Trak spacers which is widely used among the community. Feel free to shoot me over a PM if you have any questions at all. - Alan [img]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/HR_Suspension/checkyourgap_medium.jpg[/img]
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remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Atleast put on a 15mm spacer, maybe even an 18mm or 20mm will fit, try to do some measuring. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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