What size spacers do I need?

pysical · 03-13-2017, 02:33 PM

I am looking to get some spacers to add an aggressive look to my car. I just lowered it with some coilovers so looking to fill in the gap they have from the outside of the fender. My current setup..

2009 335xi E90
BC Coilovers

VMR 710

Front: 8.5
Tires: 235/35/19
35mm Offset

Rear: 10
Tires: 265/30/19
38mm Offset

I am trying to get a clean look like this car..

View post on imgur.com

Digitalize · 03-13-2017, 04:54 PM

Only you can really decide what spacers to go for, but I'd start looking around 12mm front and 20mm back and go from there, get out and measure.

NYBulldog · 03-13-2017, 05:05 PM

Post some pictures of your car dude.

Lets say you had Style 199
8JX19 ET:37
9JX19 ET:39

with your VMRs this happens:

FRONT
Inner Clearance: 4mm LESS (the inside of the wheel to the strut housing)
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 8mm(position of the outside edge of the wheel)

REAR
Inner Clearance: 12mm LESS (the inside of the wheel to the strut housing)
Outer Position: EXTEND an extra 14mm (position of the outside edge of the wheel)

With normal tires on OEM wheels you usually should only add 12mmF/15mmR spacers and max out at 15mmF/18mmR.

So that should give you an idea but honestly you should post a picture or simply measure.

Digitalize · 03-13-2017, 07:09 PM

Oh it's important to know if your car is an LCI or not as that changes the rear.

pysical · 03-13-2017, 07:19 PM

My car is a LCI. I can get some pictures but didn't know if adding spacers would effect anything that I don't know about. Such as, would I rub if I turn and stuff. I know if I get to close I will rub top of fender and will rub if I hit bumps.

Digitalize · 03-13-2017, 07:42 PM

My suggestion of rear spacing was based on a Pre-LCI so ignore it.

You won't get fitment like the photo you posted without either bodywork modification or rubbing, or both.

BSM n54iS · 03-14-2017, 05:47 AM

Well there's definitely no way, shape or form that a ruler can help you out with this question...

pysical · 05-31-2017, 09:59 PM

I measured the rear and it looks like a 12mm spacer would bring the wheel to the edge of the fender. And then up front a 20mm would make it flush.

My car is LCI and it is currently lowered. My goal is to bring the car back up a inch or so since I will be pushing out the wheels. Here are two pictures that I had on my phone that will hopefully help.

View post on imgur.com

Digitalize · 06-01-2017, 02:44 AM

Fairly sure the smallest rear spacer you can go will be 15mm, a 13mm rear spacer wouldn't seat over the hubcentric ring on mine.

pysical · 06-01-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalize

Fairly sure the smallest rear spacer you can go will be 15mm, a 13mm rear spacer wouldn't seat over the hubcentric ring on mine.

I read a 10mm was the smallest.

Antetokounmpo · 06-01-2017, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalize

Fairly sure the smallest rear spacer you can go will be 15mm, a 13mm rear spacer wouldn't seat over the hubcentric ring on mine.

I had 12mm that fit perfect.

pysical · 06-01-2017, 08:05 AM

Would 20mm up front and 12mm in rear cause any issues? Granted they dont rub? If they do I can raise the car a little until I get fenders rolled.

Digitalize · 06-01-2017, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antetokounmpo

I had 12mm that fit perfect.

12mm Hubcentric? My hubcenters on the car are 13.4mm deep, suppose it's possible the bearings have been changed and they're deeper or yours shallower, but I'm not sure how a 12mm hubcentric spacer could work on mine.

I actually destroyed a spacer by taking a 13mm from the front, assuming it would fit on the rear, torquing the wheel on and seeing it span funny, and I'd split the spacer ring from the spacer itself, that was an annoying morning.

Antetokounmpo · 06-01-2017, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalize

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antetokounmpo

I had 12mm that fit perfect.

12mm Hubcentric? My hubcenters on the car are 13.4mm deep, suppose it's possible the bearings have been changed and they're deeper or yours shallower, but I'm not sure how a 12mm hubcentric spacer could work on mine.

I actually destroyed a spacer by taking a 13mm from the front, assuming it would fit on the rear, torquing the wheel on and seeing it span funny, and I'd split the spacer ring from the spacer itself, that was an annoying morning.

They were ECS tuning hub-centric.

Digitalize · 06-01-2017, 09:01 AM

Maybe their spacer design gives a bit more depth for the inner hubcentric ring. My 13mm spacers have just under 12mm of hubcentric ring space inside.

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pysical Captain 131 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Laurel MD iTrader: (1)	What size spacers do I need? I am looking to get some spacers to add an aggressive look to my car. I just lowered it with some coilovers so looking to fill in the gap they have from the outside of the fender. My current setup.. 2009 335xi E90 BC Coilovers VMR 710 Front: 8.5 Tires: 235/35/19 35mm Offset Rear: 10 Tires: 265/30/19 38mm Offset I am trying to get a clean look like this car.. View post on imgur.com
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Only you can really decide what spacers to go for, but I'd start looking around 12mm front and 20mm back and go from there, get out and measure.
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pysical Captain 131 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Laurel MD iTrader: (1)	My car is a LCI. I can get some pictures but didn't know if adding spacers would effect anything that I don't know about. Such as, would I rub if I turn and stuff. I know if I get to close I will rub top of fender and will rub if I hit bumps.
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My suggestion of rear spacing was based on a Pre-LCI so ignore it. You won't get fitment like the photo you posted without either bodywork modification or rubbing, or both.
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pysical Captain 131 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Laurel MD iTrader: (1)	I measured the rear and it looks like a 12mm spacer would bring the wheel to the edge of the fender. And then up front a 20mm would make it flush. My car is LCI and it is currently lowered. My goal is to bring the car back up a inch or so since I will be pushing out the wheels. Here are two pictures that I had on my phone that will hopefully help. View post on imgur.com
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pysical Captain 131 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Laurel MD iTrader: (1)	Would 20mm up front and 12mm in rear cause any issues? Granted they dont rub? If they do I can raise the car a little until I get fenders rolled. Last edited by pysical; 06-01-2017 at 08:11 AM..
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Maybe their spacer design gives a bit more depth for the inner hubcentric ring. My 13mm spacers have just under 12mm of hubcentric ring space inside.
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