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[shift330]

Ok, this will probably be a dumb question but I don't really know much about wheels. I bought a set of wheels, 18x8 with a +38 offset. Since the wheels would be back further than stock, can I add 5mm spacers to the hubs to push the wheels out without getting new bolts? I'm thinking yes, but I want to check before I order. Also, can any one reccomend a good brand for spacers? Thanks.

[jzchen]

H&R makes spacers. I think even for 3mm you need longer bolts. Have you checked their application guide for TRACK+, (spacers?) www.hrsprings.com

[Orient330iNYC]

untill they died a horrible death, i was running my 19X8.5 ET30 Race GTS's on 15 mm spacers in the rear, effective ET15.

since you have a sedan, you can probably do 10-12mm spacers.

I recommend rogue engineering, they include correct lugs, so you dont have to buy another thing on top of the spacers.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merc...t_Code=WSPACER

[BMW F22]

I don't recommend running spacers without longer bolts because the bolts are now not long enough to cover everything. We have spacers w/longer bolts available on our site here if you're interested.

[RIP-A4]

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I don't recommend running spacers without longer bolts because the bolts are now not long enough to cover everything. We have spacers w/longer bolts available on our site here if you're interested.

whats the thinnest spacer size?? I want my wheels and tires to be more flush with the body of the car.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by RIP-A4

whats the thinnest spacer size?? I want my wheels and tires to be more flush with the body of the car.

The thinnest one that H&R offers is 5mm. Depending on which wheels you have, you can run thicker spacers as well.

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by RIP-A4

whats the thinnest spacer size?? I want my wheels and tires to be more flush with the body of the car.

Why do you want the thinnest spacer? If you are buying spacers at all to make your wheels sit flush, you should try to get the thickest one that works without rubbing.

[sambonator]

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

The thinnest one that H&R offers is 5mm. Depending on which wheels you have, you can run thicker spacers as well.

H&R also makes 3mm spacers. I have a pair .

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by sambonator

H&R also makes 3mm spacers. I have a pair .

You're right- that was a typo on my part.

[RIP-A4]

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

The thinnest one that H&R offers is 5mm. Depending on which wheels you have, you can run thicker spacers as well.

I have csl reps and I don't recall theoffsets, can I send you a pic maybe you could determine what I need.

[shift330]

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I don't recommend running spacers without longer bolts because the bolts are now not long enough to cover everything. We have spacers w/longer bolts available on our site here if you're interested.

Sorry, I've been out of state so I couldn't respond sooner. Could you reccomend the widest spacer I could run on my car without haveing to deal with tire rub? I was thinking 10 but if I could go 12 or 15 that would be nice.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by RIP-A4

I have csl reps and I don't recall theoffsets, can I send you a pic maybe you could determine what I need.

It will be hard to tell from a picture. What you can do is jack the car up and take out one of the rear wheels and read the number on the back. That will tell you what the offset is. Let us know and we will recommend a spacer set for you.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by shift330

Sorry, I've been out of state so I couldn't respond sooner. Could you reccomend the widest spacer I could run on my car without haveing to deal with tire rub? I was thinking 10 but if I could go 12 or 15 that would be nice.

For the rear you can easily run 15mm spacers. As for the front, you can go with either 12 or 15. This is assuming your original post meant 18x8 ET38 on all 4 wheels.