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[SSW]

I've got a 335i w/OEM sport suspension, Koni FSDs and M193 stock sized wheels w/Michelin PSS tires on them an 12mm/15mm spacers front/back.

No rubbing w/this conservative setup. Tried 18mm spacers in back but they rubbed. Didn't want to roll the fenders. So, went back to the 15mm spacers in back. Still have the 18mm spacers if anyone wants to buy them. Tried selling them awhile back but got no takers. Think they cost me $100. PM me if interested.

[tke344]

Figured I'd post my setup.. might be good info for anyone who's running plus sized tires on the stock 189 wheels.

Bridgestone Potenza S04 in 235/40 and 265/35 with 12mm spacers in the front and 15mm in the rear. Lowered on BC coils. adjusted to where there's basically no gap between the tire and fender but not tucked.

I had to roll the rear fender, it rubs where the bumper meets the fender and still does over big dips on the highway. Front I get a little rubbing when in reverse with the wheel turned, I think it's hitting the vent for the oil cooler.

I might swap the rear spacer for a 12mm but it looks so good I'm torn..

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by sd306

REVIVE!

I was looking for this info, but now have some of it. Hope it helps someone.

I have:

2011 E92 335i Coupe LCI
225/40/18 on front
255/35/18 on rear
Both stock msport rims
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires

I have 12mm BMS spacers with longer bolts on front and it is great with a very very very slight rub on reverse with the wheel completely turned.
I have tried 15mm BMS spacers on the rear, but rubbed when hitting medium sized bumps. I'm going to try the 12MM from the front on the back soon and the 15MM up front so I don't have to pay another $100.

Anyone with my setup try the 12MM on the rear? (maybe you can save me some spacer swapping )

Thank you for sharing. I just ordered my PSS in the sizes below. Since I also have a 2011 E92 msport I would guess I would need to run a 10mm up front and a 12mm in the rear based on your experience.
235/35/19
265/30/19

[Rick328]

Originally Posted by sd306

I'm going to try the 12MM from the front on the back soon and the 15MM up front so I don't have to pay another $100.

Hey sd306, did you try the swap yet? Have you noticed any rub in front with the 15mm?

I've got exactly the same setup as you and thinking about swapping the 15mm in front and 12mm to the rear since I've currently got a slight rub in the back with the 15mm. (xi lowered on eibach springs with PSS)

Thanks

[sd306]

Originally Posted by Turbod

Thank you for sharing. I just ordered my PSS in the sizes below. Since I also have a 2011 E92 msport I would guess I would need to run a 10mm up front and a 12mm in the rear based on your experience.
235/35/19
265/30/19

I haven't tested the 12's in the back yet, been out of the country. I'll try to do it today and post tonight.

[sd306]

Originally Posted by Rick328

Hey sd306, did you try the swap yet? Have you noticed any rub in front with the 15mm?

I've got exactly the same setup as you and thinking about swapping the 15mm in front and 12mm to the rear since I've currently got a slight rub in the back with the 15mm. (xi lowered on eibach springs with PSS)

Thanks

I'll try today and post tonight. Maybe I'll just stop by a garage and pay them some cash to do it

Rick, you should also note I have the LCI so that may make a difference.

[sd306]

Originally Posted by Turbod

Thank you for sharing. I just ordered my PSS in the sizes below. Since I also have a 2011 E92 msport I would guess I would need to run a 10mm up front and a 12mm in the rear based on your experience.
235/35/19
265/30/19

I have 18's and 255 in the back so you may need to do 10MM. You can measure it, but I obviously failed at that since I bought 15mm.. lol

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by sd306

I have 18's and 255 in the back so you may need to do 10MM. You can measure it, but I obviously failed at that since I bought 15mm.. lol

The tires should be installed tomorrow. I'll measure it and get some spacers before I get an alignment.

[sd306]

So, I finally I tried the 15MM on the front and 12MM on the back.

The 15MM on the front have slightly more rub then the 12MM, but it's hard to tell. Barely any really.

The back still rubs over medium sized bumps while driving. During my test ride I didn't go over 45Mph. It is obviously less then the 15MM, but I was hoping for better results.

[sd306]

So after driving a bit more it definitely rubs less often on the rears and none in the front when driving (only rubs by turning the wheel all the way when parking, but again unnoticeable) and so I may bare with it until I feel like paying another $100 for smaller hub-centric spacers. However if you are thinking about getting spacers, don't just get them for the looks the small bump in handling is awesome. It feels more plastered to the ground and is steadier at higher speeds. Understeer is increased a tad, though.

[EB89]

@Turbod and @sd306, you guys with 2011 e92 LCI MSport with the stock 313m wheels.

Are you lowered at all or stock suspension?

I have he same car with stock suspension, what would you recommend?

[000SpikE000]

Originally Posted by sd306

So after driving a bit more it definitely rubs less often on the rears and none in the front when driving (only rubs by turning the wheel all the way when parking, but again unnoticeable) and so I may bare with it until I feel like paying another $100 for smaller hub-centric spacers. However if you are thinking about getting spacers, don't just get them for the looks the small bump in handling is awesome. It feels more plastered to the ground and is steadier at higher speeds. Understeer is increased a tad, though.

It's probably because you're using PSS. If you went to Conti Dws I think you would be fine in the rear with the spacers you are running.

[sd306]

Originally Posted by EB89

@Turbod and @sd306, you guys with 2011 e92 LCI MSport with the stock 313m wheels.

Are you lowered at all or stock suspension?

I have he same car with stock suspension, what would you recommend?

I have the attached 18" wheels. I don't the name. I have stock suspension. I'd recommend 10MM Hub-Centric with extended screws on the rear (that's important and they also should have a lip. the bms spacers have all of the above.) And 12MM on the front. I preferred the 15mm on the rear and 12mm on the front, but it rubbed way too much. The 10mm should rub even less on the rear, but won't look as good. You may also think about doing 10 all around to keep it more consistent. The front seems to be wider completely stock.

[sd306]

Originally Posted by 000SpikE000

It's probably because you're using PSS. If you went to Conti Dws I think you would be fine in the rear with the spacers you are running.

Probably, but I got the PSS because they are rated the best. I do miss the slimmer look of my stock runflats. Have you had the PSS? The grip and ride is much better, but still not enough grip

[Turbod]

Originally Posted by EB89

@Turbod and @sd306, you guys with 2011 e92 LCI MSport with the stock 313m wheels.

Are you lowered at all or stock suspension?

I have he same car with stock suspension, what would you recommend?

I have the 19 inch 230's and stock suspension. I have had my new tires on for a couple of weeks and I do rub slightly in the front on the passenger side while reversing. It seems to be that my tire is touching the screws that hold the back cover of the oil cooler on.

I bought 235/35/19 & 265/30/19 PSS tires and would not go above a 10mm spacer on either the front or back. I have decided not to install spacers at all because I do not want to spend the money just to have them rub.

[Olagüe]

Eibach Pro-Kit + H&R 12mm Spacers DR. front & rear.

[mfractal]

I get slight rubbing on the rears 18" with 255 35 tires over bumps at highway speeds. Was hoping to avoid that and it was the whole point of getting 10mm instead of 12mm spacers.
I might try more tire pressure. Hope it helps. Also saw some commenting that stiffening the rear subframe bushings might help. (Either with m3 bushings or whiteline inserts).

[sd306]

I just got Continental ExtremeContact Sport and the grip is great and no rubbing with 10MM spacers in the rear on 2011 335i LCI (n55 motor). I had slight rubbing with Michelin Pilot Super Sports.

[e90raffy]

Your inbox is full bro I sent the headlight pics to your email

[satz]

I used 10mm spacers at front, and 12mm at rear with my 287 wheels on my E90 LCI.

225 tyres on front, 255 on rear. No rubbing. Previously had rubbing at rear with 20mm spacers.

Has made suspension softer though.

[JRocker3]

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

As previously mentioned, you can easily run 12 mm spacers on the front and 15 mm spacers on the back. I have attached afew pic's of my car with the exact same set up as you with the 12 and 15 mm spacers. As you can see it gets you allot closer to flush but still you could go slighter further on the backs if desired.

I know this is very old... but I can't find anything anywhere else... is your car an xDrive? Are you running stock suspension? Your setup/stance looks perfect...

[JGe90M3]

Another REVIVE!

I’m looking at spacers for my 2011 e90 335i Msport.

287 stock wheels
245/40 front
265/35 rear

Will 10mm front and 12mm rear cause rubbing with wider tire setup? I measured and it seems 12mm front and 15mm rear would fit but I want to be a bit conservative.