Lowering springs or wheel spacers?

alex492 · 12-04-2013, 09:41 AM

I have a 335xi sedan with 19" Alufelgen CS7 wheels. The dimensions are 19x8.5 ET35mm & 19x9.5 ET35mm with 235/35/19 & 265/30/19.

I dont like how there is a space between the wheels and the fenders. Also in the front it seems like the wheels look a little narrow. I understand the setup I have is staggered but can I put spacers in only the front to make it look better?

Anyone have suggestions? Also feel free posting your setups if you have a similar e90 with similar rims.

dhanni848 · 12-04-2013, 05:27 PM

Both? I would lower it first and then measure for spacers

thegrinchboy · 12-04-2013, 08:28 PM

Would not do lowering springs without replacing dampers and bumpstops. You will be hitting/riding on the bumpstops (aka explosion over unevenness/bumps/potholes) even more than your OEM setup. Search the forum in this or the xDrive section for more info.

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alex492 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	Lowering springs or wheel spacers? I have a 335xi sedan with 19" Alufelgen CS7 wheels. The dimensions are 19x8.5 ET35mm & 19x9.5 ET35mm with 235/35/19 & 265/30/19. I dont like how there is a space between the wheels and the fenders. Also in the front it seems like the wheels look a little narrow. I understand the setup I have is staggered but can I put spacers in only the front to make it look better? Anyone have suggestions? Also feel free posting your setups if you have a similar e90 with similar rims.
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dhanni848 Lieutenant 39 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Both? I would lower it first and then measure for spacers
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thegrinchboy Captain 65 Rep 705 Posts Drives: '11 335xi, '18 X1, '21 M2C Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NH iTrader: (14) Garage List 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2018 BMW X1 [0.00] 2011 BMW 335xi Msport [0.00]	Would not do lowering springs without replacing dampers and bumpstops. You will be hitting/riding on the bumpstops (aka explosion over unevenness/bumps/potholes) even more than your OEM setup. Search the forum in this or the xDrive section for more info.
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