weight of spacers

InControl · 08-05-2016, 01:22 PM

Currently have a stock e92. How much weight would I be adding to the wheels with light durable (turner) 15mm spacers to the rear only.

Antetokounmpo · 08-05-2016, 03:52 PM

8oz each.

InControl · 08-05-2016, 04:26 PM

Would it hinder performance and balance of the car or better to leave it stock

08-05-2016, 07:53 PM

No

InControl · 08-07-2016, 08:48 PM

Have not seen any evidence as far as durability. I like to maintain the solidity of the car as long as possible. Anyone use the same set of spacers for a few years without any hiccups?

08-08-2016, 10:52 AM

yes

satz · 08-08-2016, 06:41 PM

Not sure about the effect of 15mm spacers. When I had 20mm spacers on the rear of my E90, the suspension felt softer, and definitely oversteered more easily.

InControl · 08-08-2016, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satz

Not sure about the effect of 15mm spacers. When I had 20mm spacers on the rear of my E90, the suspension felt softer, and definitely oversteered more easily.

Thanks for your input. Did you ultimately get a wider set of wheels? Thats the trend I sense with time

InControl · 08-11-2016, 02:20 PM

Expected more feedback. Wonder what are the common things that can go wrong with spacers when fit properly.

VTECaddict · 08-15-2016, 09:42 PM

Nothing. You're way over thinking this.

Ruddigger · 08-15-2016, 10:31 PM

Spacers adjust the angle of the wheel and the contact patch with the ground, and they damage the suspension. These cars use McPherson style independent suspension, and pushing wheels out beyond their intended parameters can lead to irrepairable damage to your drivetrain. I can't believe all these people on this board running spacers and spouting off about how it's perfectly fine to do. Stay away from spacers, if you wanted wider stance you should have bought an M3.

Btw, everything I just wrote is bullshit, spacers are fine.

Mr. Tasty · 08-16-2016, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruddigger

Spacers adjust the angle of the wheel and the contact patch with the ground, and they damage the suspension. These cars use McPherson style independent suspension, and pushing wheels out beyond their intended parameters can lead to irrepairable damage to your drivetrain. I can't believe all these people on this board running spacers and spouting off about how it's perfectly fine to do. Stay away from spacers, if you wanted wider stance you should have bought an M3.

Btw, everything I just wrote is bullshit, spacers are fine.

God damn. I only got to the 1st sentence and started to comment about you spewing bullshit. Lol

jrrazo29 · 08-16-2016, 04:07 PM

But STANCENATION tho.

BMW zone · 08-16-2016, 07:02 PM

Start shopping for wheel bearing cuz bimmer tho

InControl · 08-17-2016, 12:00 AM

I cannot stand any vibtation in my cars and as sure as many of you seem to be I know different people have diffetent tolerance for what is the norm. I feel shit most ppl dont even know exist.

ethirtyultra · 08-17-2016, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

I feel shit most ppl dont even know exist.

LOL, I can relate! if that's the case, do you have any plans on changing the wheels? why not wait until you're ready to purchase a new set w/o the need for spacers?

(p.s. if you buy the spacers, don't forget to buy longer bolts!

)

AtlasM · 08-18-2016, 03:36 PM

I have BMS 12mm spacers and matching bolts on the front of my car with no problems. As long as you're going with a not-huge spacer there's really no ill effects. It's not like a car with wheel studs where you have to do all kinds of messing around trying to get spacers to work. All you do is pop the spacer on the hub, put on the wheel, and put in your wheel bolts same as before. Just make sure you use the correct length bolts to match the spacers.

InControl · 08-19-2016, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethirtyultra

LOL, I can relate! if that's the case, do you have any plans on changing the wheels? why not wait until you're ready to purchase a new set w/o the need for spacers?

(p.s. if you buy the spacers, don't forget to buy longer bolts!

)

Don't need the additional weight. I like my base wheels with non rft except for the offset.

Antetokounmpo · 08-22-2016, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InControl

Don't need the additional weight. I like my base wheels with non rft except for the offset.

I saved 14lbs per corner switching to aftermarket wheels. Same diameter and they're also wider. 56lbs total static. Also rotational unsprung weight.

InControl · 08-23-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Harambe

I saved 14lbs per corner switching to aftermarket wheels. Same diameter and they're also wider. 56lbs total static. Also rotational unsprung weight.

Interesting. I assumed the OEM rims were middle weights, but shaving off 14lbs per wheel with wider rims sounds very enticing. Interested what size and type of rims you got. Are they solid? Mine are spotless and like how easy it is to clean them.

Mr. Tasty · 08-23-2016, 05:46 PM

style 189's are about 23-24 lbs each. I know my new setup that I will be going with will be 18x9 (18 lbs) and 18x9.5 (19 lbs) with Arc-8s.

Antetokounmpo · 08-23-2016, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

style 189's are about 23-24 lbs each. I know my new setup that I will be going with will be 18x9 (18 lbs) and 18x9.5 (19 lbs) with Arc-8s.

Nope, I weighed mine. Rears are 31.5lbs.

Edit: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1285784

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