Spacer noob needs help

stimpy · 04-12-2010, 03:56 PM

Looking to fix my rear stance on my coupe. Every time I post pictures, people say I need spacers so here I am. I'd prefer not to roll my fenders at this time and I don't want to rub. Would a 5mm spacer on each rear side work? Should I go anymore?

Front
19x8.5 5x120 e30
Falken FK-452 235/35ZR19 FALKEN FK-452

Rear
19x9.5 5x120 e35
Falken FK-452 265/30ZR19 FALKEN FK-452

david @ eas · 04-12-2010, 04:11 PM

We've got a Spacer DIY in the DIY section you can find right here, to show you what you'll need to do:

▀▄ eas | Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacers DIY Instructions
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332063

I hope that helps!

Tee212 · 04-12-2010, 06:07 PM

lol im one of those that said so. 5mm will barely make any visual difference. No rub No roll= no coolness lol.

Dustin@AEp · 04-12-2010, 06:15 PM

A 10MM front and rear spacer should be fine. It will give your car a more aggressive look!

aleksl · 04-13-2010, 10:45 AM

I have the same questions. I pretty much have the same setup in the rear on my sedan. 19*9.5 ET35, 265/30R19 tires, non sport suspension.

I want to run 10mm spacers but I've read some people have issues with 10 mm especially when going with H&R ones. 12mm and up fit better due to hub/spacer design. Can someone clarify why a 10mm spacer is sometimes problematic?

remmib · 04-13-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

Looking to fix my rear stance on my coupe. Every time I post pictures, people say I need spacers so here I am. I'd prefer not to roll my fenders at this time and I don't want to rub. Would a 5mm spacer on each rear side work? Should I go anymore?

Front
19x8.5 5x120 e30
Falken FK-452 235/35ZR19 FALKEN FK-452

Rear
19x9.5 5x120 e35
Falken FK-452 265/30ZR19 FALKEN FK-452

I think 5mm is your best bet if you don't what to roll, think you will need to roll with 10mm spacers.

stimpy · 04-13-2010, 01:27 PM

I appreciate everyones help!

I decided I am going to roll my fenders as I'm just not going to get the look I want without doing it. What are everyone's suggestions for spacers after a fender roll? 12mm on rear - anything on front?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354678

BoostedE90 · 04-13-2010, 02:26 PM

You also might be able to get around a heavy rolling of the rear fender by going with a less wider tire in the back and strectching it. I know most people don't prefer the stretched tire look, but i tmight help. Aslo if your looking to have a real agressive stance check out this thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358048

Very aggressive setup. He is running 19x10 +22 all the way around with a 8mm space in the back so the offset is +14. He's also running 235/35/19 which are pretty well stretched. He says that Pilot Sport N1's and PZero Nero's give the best protection for stretched tires!

Good luck and post up what you decide!!

BoostedE90 · 04-13-2010, 02:35 PM

^^Jump to page 6 on the above thread there is some good info on that page!

04-12-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	Spacer noob needs help Looking to fix my rear stance on my coupe. Every time I post pictures, people say I need spacers so here I am. I'd prefer not to roll my fenders at this time and I don't want to rub. Would a 5mm spacer on each rear side work? Should I go anymore? Front 19x8.5 5x120 e30 Falken FK-452 235/35ZR19 FALKEN FK-452 Rear 19x9.5 5x120 e35 Falken FK-452 265/30ZR19 FALKEN FK-452
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david @ eas 273 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	We've got a Spacer DIY in the DIY section you can find right here, to show you what you'll need to do: ▀▄ eas \| Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacers DIY Instructions http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332063 I hope that helps!
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	lol im one of those that said so. 5mm will barely make any visual difference. No rub No roll= no coolness lol.
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Dustin@AEp Captain 45 Rep 625 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	A 10MM front and rear spacer should be fine. It will give your car a more aggressive look!
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04-13-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
aleksl Dinan 2 2 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the same questions. I pretty much have the same setup in the rear on my sedan. 19*9.5 ET35, 265/30R19 tires, non sport suspension. I want to run 10mm spacers but I've read some people have issues with 10 mm especially when going with H&R ones. 12mm and up fit better due to hub/spacer design. Can someone clarify why a 10mm spacer is sometimes problematic?
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04-13-2010, 01:27 PM	#7
stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	I appreciate everyones help! I decided I am going to roll my fenders as I'm just not going to get the look I want without doing it. What are everyone's suggestions for spacers after a fender roll? 12mm on rear - anything on front? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354678
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04-13-2010, 02:26 PM	#8
BoostedE90 Lieutenant Colonel 60 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville, FL iTrader: (5)	You also might be able to get around a heavy rolling of the rear fender by going with a less wider tire in the back and strectching it. I know most people don't prefer the stretched tire look, but i tmight help. Aslo if your looking to have a real agressive stance check out this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358048 Very aggressive setup. He is running 19x10 +22 all the way around with a 8mm space in the back so the offset is +14. He's also running 235/35/19 which are pretty well stretched. He says that Pilot Sport N1's and PZero Nero's give the best protection for stretched tires! Good luck and post up what you decide!!
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04-13-2010, 02:35 PM	#9
BoostedE90 Lieutenant Colonel 60 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville, FL iTrader: (5)	^^Jump to page 6 on the above thread there is some good info on that page!
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