Installing rear spacers & wheel locks

sesegal99 · 04-11-2007, 10:30 AM

I just ordered my 15mm spacers from RE. These mods are addicting.

Paul330d · 04-13-2007, 12:49 PM

Good choice, you won't regret it. Buy in some black paint so you can paint the bolts as soon as they arrive: you will need to wait a couple of hours for the paint to dry before you fit the spacers. The paint will inevitably chip a little during the install, but you can easily paint over the chipped areas once the wheel is back on the hub. Post pix when it's done!

sesegal99 · 04-19-2007, 08:36 AM

Um...wow. what a difference the spacers make. I'll get picts this weekend. There is also less wheel gap now in the rear which makes it look perfect. Easy as cake to install and since I had the wheels off I cleaned and Zainoed the inside of the rims.

335i-SG · 05-08-2007, 10:44 PM

RE 15mm Pictures

Paul330d · 05-09-2007, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sesegal99

Um...wow. what a difference the spacers make. I'll get picts this weekend. There is also less wheel gap now in the rear which makes it look perfect. Easy as cake to install and since I had the wheels off I cleaned and Zainoed the inside of the rims.

Pics?

voltron1011 · 05-09-2007, 11:41 AM

Wow, did they actually include little black covers for the lug nuts? I didn't get any when I ordered my RE's..

335i-SG · 05-10-2007, 02:40 PM

No, I got them seprate. Many companys sell these plastic covers.

taichimaster · 05-22-2007, 05:09 PM

Need some clarification here please.

When installing spacers, am I supposed to apply anti-seize to just the hub-center (the part sticking out, red area in picture) or on the entire plate itself as well (yellow area)?

Sorry for the crappy pic lol.

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sesegal99 · 05-22-2007, 07:52 PM

both. it will keep it from sticking.

shragon · 05-24-2007, 04:43 PM

yea, i put anti seize around the inner lip as well as the back of the plate.

pipodyer · 06-28-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I had 15mm spacers with my 156s on non-ZSP before I upgraded to staggered 18" 197s. I think its a worthwhile mod, definitely fills the rear fenders more convincingly...

KL thanks for your valuable input.

Anyone there got some pics of spacers on standad E90 wheels and tires? (16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 156) light-alloy wheels, 205/55R-16 run-flat all-season tires). I wonder how much a 15mm for example will fill the gap between the tire and the car body..

:rocks:
Thanks!

voltron1011 · 06-28-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pipodyer

KL thanks for your valuable input.

Anyone there got some pics of spacers on standad E90 wheels and tires? (16 x 7.0 Double Spoke (Styling 156) light-alloy wheels, 205/55R-16 run-flat all-season tires). I wonder how much a 15mm for example will fill the gap between the tire and the car body..

:rocks:
Thanks!

Same here... I had 13mm's on mine and it made them fill in the fenders better.

Paul330d · 06-29-2007, 04:28 AM

Exactly: 12,13 or 15mm are just enough to fill out the fenders properly, without making the car look as if it's been modified. Kind of gives the rear a more purposeful, 'M3' stance, while still maintaining the OEM look overall.

gonzo · 06-29-2007, 07:28 AM

I am putting 10mm on the rears today. I hope it is enough to make a visual difference.....

sesegal99 · 06-29-2007, 09:52 AM

10's are not recomended, there have been problems with cracking simply because there is not enough thickness to the spacer, combined with the hubcentric design. Go to Rouge Engineering or do a search.

space-coral-e92 · 09-01-2007, 11:34 AM

I have a set of 17" winter wheels and tires from my '03 530i. They are ASA wheels with a 18mm offset and won't, therefore, fit my e92 with the 36+mm offset. Can I simply buy some 18mm spacer and longer bolts and use these wheels? Obviously, they will need to fit the rotors, wheel wells, etc. But, if I can save the $2500 that the dealer wants for RFT winter tires and wheels...

voltron1011 · 09-04-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by space-coral-e92

I have a set of 17" winter wheels and tires from my '03 530i. They are ASA wheels with a 18mm offset and won't, therefore, fit my e92 with the 36+mm offset. Can I simply buy some 18mm spacer and longer bolts and use these wheels? Obviously, they will need to fit the rotors, wheel wells, etc. But, if I can save the $2500 that the dealer wants for RFT winter tires and wheels...

I won't work. You're doing the math backwards. You'd actually need to shave 18mm's off of those rims to make them fit right... 5 series rims will protrude out too much, and adding spacers will only worsen it.

bmystic · 04-07-2010, 07:22 PM

I'm looking to get some spacer for RE. Would 20mm Spacer be to much?

dd330i · 04-08-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmystic

I'm looking to get some spacer for RE. Would 20mm Spacer be to much?

I am also wondering the same...putting on my summers this weekend and wondering if I can go 20mm rear on my 06 330i OEM sport pkg. I saw pics of a fellow member with same car with 20mm rear 10mm front and it looked perfectly flush. only thing is he had H&R touring cup kit which lowered the car 1.2 inches rear and 1.3 front.

Would lowering the car push the tire inwards or outwards more?

Actually I found the link. Check out this thread. Initially he had 10mm rear and it wasn't enough so they went to the front, and put 20mm rear and I think it's a perfect fit....mind you he's not on OEM sport pkg suspension.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...up+kits&page=3

elephantine · 03-18-2015, 07:27 PM

totallly getting 20mm spacers for rear on my 330d.... thanks for the tip :-)

04-11-2007, 10:30 AM	#67
sesegal99 Captain 75 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I just ordered my 15mm spacers from RE. These mods are addicting. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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04-13-2007, 12:49 PM	#68
Paul330d Torque junky 118 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Good choice, you won't regret it. Buy in some black paint so you can paint the bolts as soon as they arrive: you will need to wait a couple of hours for the paint to dry before you fit the spacers. The paint will inevitably chip a little during the install, but you can easily paint over the chipped areas once the wheel is back on the hub. Post pix when it's done! __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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04-19-2007, 08:36 AM	#69
sesegal99 Captain 75 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Um...wow. what a difference the spacers make. I'll get picts this weekend. There is also less wheel gap now in the rear which makes it look perfect. Easy as cake to install and since I had the wheels off I cleaned and Zainoed the inside of the rims. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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05-08-2007, 10:44 PM	#70
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05-09-2007, 11:41 AM	#72
voltron1011 Colonel 122 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Wow, did they actually include little black covers for the lug nuts? I didn't get any when I ordered my RE's..
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05-10-2007, 02:40 PM	#73
335i-SG Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	No, I got them seprate. Many companys sell these plastic covers.
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05-22-2007, 05:09 PM	#74
taichimaster Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 202 Posts Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Need some clarification here please. When installing spacers, am I supposed to apply anti-seize to just the hub-center (the part sticking out, red area in picture) or on the entire plate itself as well (yellow area)? Sorry for the crappy pic lol. __________________ 2006 BMW 330i SG MT ZPP ZSP ED'ed on 08.22.06. Redelivered on 10.23.06 Mods: V-Kool Tint \| Hartge Front Lip \| Blacklines \| M-Sport Steering Wheel \| 19" Linea Corse Z2S \| KW Variant 2 \| OEM Aluminum pedals \| OEM Short Shift Knob \| Rear Foglights Mod \| Happy Robot Mod \| Valentine 1 (hard-wired) \| Zeckhausen CDV \| LUX 2.0 \| GruppeM Replica Intake \| Remus PowerSound 2x76mm
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05-22-2007, 07:52 PM	#75
sesegal99 Captain 75 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	both. it will keep it from sticking. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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05-24-2007, 04:43 PM	#76
shragon Moderator 508 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	yea, i put anti seize around the inner lip as well as the back of the plate. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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06-29-2007, 04:28 AM	#79
Paul330d Torque junky 118 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: Remapped e90 330d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France (UK expat) iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330d [0.00] 2005 Fiat Panda 4x4 [0.00]	Exactly: 12,13 or 15mm are just enough to fill out the fenders properly, without making the car look as if it's been modified. Kind of gives the rear a more purposeful, 'M3' stance, while still maintaining the OEM look overall. __________________ www.greenkeepers.fr - spécialiste des tondeuses à gazon hélicoïdales atco qualcast ransomes lawnflite
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06-29-2007, 07:28 AM	#80
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I am putting 10mm on the rears today. I hope it is enough to make a visual difference..... __________________ Crazy Diamond
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06-29-2007, 09:52 AM	#81
sesegal99 Captain 75 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2009 328I Coupe Sport Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	10's are not recomended, there have been problems with cracking simply because there is not enough thickness to the spacer, combined with the hubcentric design. Go to Rouge Engineering or do a search. __________________ 2009 328i Coupe Space Grey w/ Dakota LeatherSTEP, Sport Pkg. w Paddle Shifters, Prem. Pkg., Comfort Access, Grey Popler Trim, Heated Seats, Shadowline Trim, Xenon Adaptive Lights, GP Thunder Fogs, GP Thunder Angels, RE15mm Spacers, 35% Tint,OEM Alarm, Clear Corners, K&N, Strut Brace
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09-01-2007, 11:34 AM	#82
space-coral-e92 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Another "Spacer" question I have a set of 17" winter wheels and tires from my '03 530i. They are ASA wheels with a 18mm offset and won't, therefore, fit my e92 with the 36+mm offset. Can I simply buy some 18mm spacer and longer bolts and use these wheels? Obviously, they will need to fit the rotors, wheel wells, etc. But, if I can save the $2500 that the dealer wants for RFT winter tires and wheels...
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04-07-2010, 07:22 PM	#84
bmystic Private 9 Rep 53 Posts Drives: bmw330xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: va iTrader: (0)	I'm looking to get some spacer for RE. Would 20mm Spacer be to much?
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03-18-2015, 07:27 PM	#86
elephantine New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2005 e90 330d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	totallly getting 20mm spacers for rear on my 330d.... thanks for the tip :-)
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