Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread - Page 4

bavarian06 · 06-06-2010, 02:27 PM

"equipped with Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kit: (18mm front, 15mm rear)"

is this safe? i would imagine 18mm longer studs to raise some safety issue in addition to strain on the hub since the center mass of the rim is being pushed outward. but what do i know. some insights would be appreciated since i want a flush setup but afraid of potential prolonged issues.

tom @ eas · 06-06-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian06

"equipped with Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kit: (18mm front, 15mm rear)"

is this safe? i would imagine 18mm longer studs to raise some safety issue in addition to strain on the hub since the center mass of the rim is being pushed outward. but what do i know. some insights would be appreciated since i want a flush setup but afraid of potential prolonged issues.

18mm is fine, X5s have been running much larger spacers for years.

We typically do not recommend running larger than a 20mm spacer (regardless of application) without moving to an adapter setup - or preferably, moving to a wheel with a different offset.

MaverickNemesis · 06-20-2010, 08:56 PM

what size spacers are best with eibach springs and stock 19" wheels

jhsu · 06-20-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

what size spacers are best with eibach springs and stock 19" wheels

Just had Eibachs installed with 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers.

MaverickNemesis · 06-21-2010, 08:15 AM

you think 18mm and 15mm would rub with the eibach springs?

david @ eas · 06-21-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

you think 18mm and 15mm would rub with the eibach springs?

Might be close to the edge, and over hard bumps, yeah it might rub. The safe bet is 15mm/12mm like shown above.

MaverickNemesis · 06-21-2010, 05:49 PM

how about 15/15?

M3nator · 06-21-2010, 08:45 PM

PM me for Spacer size: Front: 15mm and Rear: 12mm!

EAS · 06-22-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

how about 15/15?

Same idea, the rear might rub since it is more aggressive than 15/12.

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Originally Posted by M3nator

PM me for Spacer size: Front: 15mm and Rear: 12mm!

Will do

SlamMan · 06-26-2010, 11:41 PM

Done any spacers with competition package wheels yet?

EAS · 06-28-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SlamMan

Done any spacers with competition package wheels yet?

Yes we sure have!

Em Trey Drvr · 06-29-2010, 04:32 PM

What spacer sizes did you use for that comp package m3?

EAS · 07-02-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Em Trey Drvr

What spacer sizes did you use for that comp package m3?

That would be a 12mm front and 5mm rear spacer

BMWDEMON · 07-02-2010, 01:46 PM

How much for an E90 M3 - 18mmF and 12mmR - MS type

Thanks!

M

EAS · 07-02-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWDEMON

How much for an E90 M3 - 18mmF and 12mmR - MS type

Thanks!

M

PMed you to keep this thread on topic

11' AW M3 · 07-06-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

That would be a 12mm front and 5mm rear spacer

could you go even more aggressive? Did the 12mm front and 5mm rear result in the wheels being flush with the fender?

I am really interested in doing this as well...

11' AW M3 · 07-12-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 11' AW M3

could you go even more aggressive? Did the 12mm front and 5mm rear result in the wheels being flush with the fender?

I am really interested in doing this as well...

shawshank772 · 07-13-2010, 11:35 AM

Here is one dilema you may run into with larger than 5mm rear spacers. Since the rims are 1/2 wider it allows you to put wider tires on in the future. Once the tires wear out I no doubt plan on going wider. With that said. If you go 10mm rear and they are flush with the fender with stock tires, they will obviously rub if you go with wider tires. I am just using random spacer sizes but I think you get the point. That is why I am going to hold off on getting spacers.

tom @ eas · 07-13-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 11' AW M3

could you go even more aggressive? Did the 12mm front and 5mm rear result in the wheels being flush with the fender?

I am really interested in doing this as well...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawshank772

Here is one dilema you may run into with larger than 5mm rear spacers. Since the rims are 1/2 wider it allows you to put wider tires on in the future. Once the tires wear out I no doubt plan on going wider. With that said. If you go 10mm rear and they are flush with the fender with stock tires, they will obviously rub if you go with wider tires. I am just using random spacer sizes but I think you get the point. That is why I am going to hold off on getting spacers.

Keep in mind buddster swapped his tires to a 255 front and 295 rear Yokohama AD08 setup, which changes spacer requirements. Those keeping the stock tires will need a bit more aggressive setup.

11' AW M3 · 07-23-2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Keep in mind buddster swapped his tires to a 255 front and 295 rear Yokohama AD08 setup, which changes spacer requirements. Those keeping the stock tires will need a bit more aggressive setup.

Tom,

For someone who is going to keep the oem tires with the zcp wheels, I am guessing you would recommend 15fr and 10rr?

EAS · 07-26-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 11' AW M3

Tom,

For someone who is going to keep the oem tires with the zcp wheels, I am guessing you would recommend 15fr and 10rr?

We would actually recommend 12mm front and 5mm rear.

11' AW M3 · 07-26-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

We would actually recommend 12mm front and 5mm rear.

david, that is the setup you used on the zcp m3 you guys did with the wider tires. Tom (a few posts above) mentioned that oem tires would need a more aggressive spacer setup.

I would like to make them as flush as possible. When I eventually change my tires for a wider stance, I will change my spacer setup if needed...

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06-20-2010, 08:56 PM	#69
MaverickNemesis Captain Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York Posts: 715 iTrader: (3)	what size spacers are best with eibach springs and stock 19" wheels

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MaverickNemesis Captain Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York Posts: 715 iTrader: (3)	you think 18mm and 15mm would rub with the eibach springs?

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MaverickNemesis Captain Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York Posts: 715 iTrader: (3)	how about 15/15?

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07-13-2010, 11:35 AM	#84
shawshank772 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 878 iTrader: (1)	Here is one dilema you may run into with larger than 5mm rear spacers. Since the rims are 1/2 wider it allows you to put wider tires on in the future. Once the tires wear out I no doubt plan on going wider. With that said. If you go 10mm rear and they are flush with the fender with stock tires, they will obviously rub if you go with wider tires. I am just using random spacer sizes but I think you get the point. That is why I am going to hold off on getting spacers.