Adding wheel spacers to an 08' 335xi sedan

carl_lazlo · 01-11-2009, 12:13 AM

I recently swapped out my 07' 335i cp for an 08' 335xi sedan. (needed something better in the snow) I LOVE the sedan but I kinda miss the wider rear track of the coupe. On the sedan I have the sport package with the 17" run flats on all four corners. I noticed on the rear that if the wheels were brought out about 1/4" more they would line up perfectly with the wheel wells and give it a wider look.

How would I go about doing this? Would this cause any unusual stress on the drive train? Would this effect my warranty in any way?

Anyone have any links to something that may work for my car?

Thanks!

carl_lazlo · 01-11-2009, 05:12 PM

I hate to bump my own posts, but come on, NO ONE has any thoughts on this? I have found a few sites that sell them but I am curious about any possible damage to the car and sizes that would work best for me.

Thanks

FotiosF90M5 · 01-11-2009, 06:05 PM

I run spacers all the time. Just put 15mm spacers on the rear and youll be good to go. Get Rogue engineering spacers. Ive been using spacers for almost 3 years. no warranty issues at all. get the right sized lugs...also Rogue engineering site now sells black bolts so they match.

Ferg · 01-12-2009, 06:29 PM

I just heard the other day from my tire shop that spacers can ruin your suspension. It causes undo stress on the bolts and other components. Can anyone shed light on this? A little concerned with an XI system. Fotios, were you running spacers on your E90?

Omni · 01-14-2009, 10:04 PM

If they are hub-centric and of high quality, and you use the proper lug bolts, there shouldn't be a prob.

H&R seem to be the forum favorite. Turner Autosport has good prices, and they have the longer lug bolts as well.

rwalker · 01-15-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by carl_lazlo

I hate to bump my own posts, but come on, NO ONE has any thoughts on this? I have found a few sites that sell them but I am curious about any possible damage to the car and sizes that would work best for me.

Thanks

For around $500 a side, you can buy the E90LCI hubs and carriers, realizing the wider rear track of the 2009+ sedans.

-Rob

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FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 800 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I run spacers all the time. Just put 15mm spacers on the rear and youll be good to go. Get Rogue engineering spacers. Ive been using spacers for almost 3 years. no warranty issues at all. get the right sized lugs...also Rogue engineering site now sells black bolts so they match. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 158 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I just heard the other day from my tire shop that spacers can ruin your suspension. It causes undo stress on the bolts and other components. Can anyone shed light on this? A little concerned with an XI system. Fotios, were you running spacers on your E90?
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Omni Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 250 Posts Drives: E90 335xi 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (9)	If they are hub-centric and of high quality, and you use the proper lug bolts, there shouldn't be a prob. H&R seem to be the forum favorite. Turner Autosport has good prices, and they have the longer lug bolts as well.
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