Spacers and Tires Question

Shazmonkee · 11-13-2010, 09:36 PM

I plan to go back to my stock style 197 wheels, but I want to make those wheels sit more flush.

The specs are:
18x8 ET34F
18x8.5 ET37R

What size spacers would you guys recommend for a flush (no/minimal rubbing) fitment? I also want to get slightly fatter tires from both front and rears, so what size tires should i get

I tried using the calculator that's provided in the wheel/tires section, but I have no clue how to read it.

remmib · 11-14-2010, 10:10 AM

I suggest 10mm front and 12mm rear, but I keep the OEM tire size on those wheels since they're only 8" and 8.5" wide.

Shazmonkee · 11-16-2010, 12:48 PM

Does anyone else have a different opinion?

e92-335i · 11-16-2010, 02:00 PM

I have the same questions as you. I have researched this (in this website) for a while and the most common answer I see is 5mm front (or no spacer at all in the front) and 15mm in the back. SOME guys say that 18mm in the back doesn't rub but others question that. 15mm in the back seems to be the most popular and I've seen pics and it looks great! I plan on having this set up.

e92-335i · 11-16-2010, 02:02 PM

Oh and btw: the spacer sizes I told you were with OEM tires.

Shazmonkee · 11-18-2010, 04:33 PM

hmm.. k thanks guys

david @ eas · 11-18-2010, 06:59 PM

Best bet, if you're unsure, is to measure up the distance while they're on the car w/ the tires you're using. That way you're absolutely sure that you're going with the proper size, but as said above between 10-15mm should be pretty good. I would just make sure to measure it up beforehand JUST in case.

PeteW84 · 11-18-2010, 08:49 PM

10mm up front, 15mm rear.

Shazmonkee · 11-18-2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

Best bet, if you're unsure, is to measure up the distance while they're on the car w/ the tires you're using. That way you're absolutely sure that you're going with the proper size, but as said above between 10-15mm should be pretty good. I would just make sure to measure it up beforehand JUST in case.

10-15mm in the rear or both front and rear? I'm pretty confident in the rear being at most 15mm, especially with the tires and size that i'm going with since I've had some experience in that, but I like to hear everyone's experiences. Thanks Jurrian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

10mm up front, 15mm rear.

10mm up front? From what I remember, the front was pretty flush without spacers, is 10mm practical?

lawwailok · 11-18-2010, 10:07 PM

i used to run 12mm front, 18mm rear on stock 162 in my e90 when it was still having the stock ZSP suspension, it was perfect and no rubbing.

Shazmonkee · 11-21-2010, 05:19 PM

^that probably wouldn't work for me since mine's actually lowered. But I can keep that in mind if i decide to go back to stock zsp suspension

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Shazmonkee 113 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	Spacers and Tires Question I plan to go back to my stock style 197 wheels, but I want to make those wheels sit more flush. The specs are: 18x8 ET34F 18x8.5 ET37R What size spacers would you guys recommend for a flush (no/minimal rubbing) fitment? I also want to get slightly fatter tires from both front and rears, so what size tires should i get I tried using the calculator that's provided in the wheel/tires section, but I have no clue how to read it.
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remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I suggest 10mm front and 12mm rear, but I keep the OEM tire size on those wheels since they're only 8" and 8.5" wide. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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Shazmonkee 113 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	Does anyone else have a different opinion?
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e92-335i Private First Class 9 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	I have the same questions as you. I have researched this (in this website) for a while and the most common answer I see is 5mm front (or no spacer at all in the front) and 15mm in the back. SOME guys say that 18mm in the back doesn't rub but others question that. 15mm in the back seems to be the most popular and I've seen pics and it looks great! I plan on having this set up. __________________
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e92-335i Private First Class 9 Rep 110 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (0)	Oh and btw: the spacer sizes I told you were with OEM tires. __________________
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Shazmonkee 113 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	hmm.. k thanks guys
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david @ eas 268 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Best bet, if you're unsure, is to measure up the distance while they're on the car w/ the tires you're using. That way you're absolutely sure that you're going with the proper size, but as said above between 10-15mm should be pretty good. I would just make sure to measure it up beforehand JUST in case.
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11-18-2010, 08:49 PM	#8
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	10mm up front, 15mm rear. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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lawwailok Lieutenant Colonel 153 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E70 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [8.00] 2009 E70 xDrive30i [0.00]	i used to run 12mm front, 18mm rear on stock 162 in my e90 when it was still having the stock ZSP suspension, it was perfect and no rubbing. __________________ -eric E90 335i TiAg STOCK see my garage for mod list.. E70 X5 SGM try to stay stock :/
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Shazmonkee 113 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	^that probably wouldn't work for me since mine's actually lowered. But I can keep that in mind if i decide to go back to stock zsp suspension
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