Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread

Exclusivs · 06-22-2011, 01:52 PM

No I plan on running OEM spec tires.

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

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Originally Posted by ExclusivSTS

Sedan and Coupe have the same wheel base and offsets?

Fender mods required for that setup?

Yes, the sedan and coupes have the same offsets, and there are no fender mods required with the OEM specifications. If you upsize your tire though, then you'd have to check your clearance.

Lorde · 06-29-2011, 10:19 AM

Anyone have rubbing issues with E90s, stock 18s, stock wheel size, EDC, running the 18/15 setup?

tom @ eas · 06-29-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Snig

Anyone have rubbing issues with E90s, stock 18s, stock wheel size, EDC, running the 18/15 setup?

Should be perfectly fine if keeping stock springs. Lowered setups would get a minor amount of rubbing under full compression.

ethansun · 06-30-2011, 05:45 PM

After installing these spacers, do I need to do an alignment?

EAS · 06-30-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ethansun

After installing these spacers, do I need to do an alignment?

An alignment is not needed unless your car's alignment is already out of specs. Simply installing the spacers won't change your alignment settings.

ethansun · 06-30-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

An alignment is not needed unless your car's alignment is already out of specs. Simply installing the spacers won't change your alignment settings.

thanks David for your prompt reply

mkPOTO · 07-01-2011, 12:51 AM

Great thread time for some spacers

Lorde · 07-01-2011, 01:40 PM

Dropped the hammer on 18/15 setup. Might add a 12mm set when it's time for ZCP wheels.

tcal69 · 07-26-2011, 01:13 PM

Don't know if anyone can help me, I got the 20" HRE P40 from a friend of mine, he gave me the spacer also which is 10/5. It looks great and everything, but for some reason when I turn, there is a clicking noise from the front.

When I 1st installed it, the noise was really bad, even when I drive straight, and even the car next to me could hear the noise as well. Try refitting it, got a bit better, but noise is still there sometimes when I turn...

Does anybody has the same issue?

patroklai · 07-29-2011, 11:26 PM

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on some 18/15 spacers to run with my OEM 18s

tlr · 08-02-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tlr

Anyone else getting rubbing with 18mm/15mm, or is it just the E93 (due to extra weight?). It only happens when I go over big bumps, especially with several passengers.

I think I'm going to buy some 12mm for the rear and throw the 15mm on the front. Hopefully that will be good enough.

FYI this problem went away when I switched from Pirelli PZeros to Michelin PS2s.

nemex12 · 09-01-2011, 10:08 PM

interesting and very needed thread

EAS · 09-02-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

interesting and very needed thread

Thank you! Feel free to contribute to this thread with pictures of your set up

frankzlin79 · 09-14-2011, 10:29 PM

I just ordered 12 mm / 10 mm setup for my E90, Eibach pro kit, EDC, 19" OEM M3 GTS wheels with Michelin PSS 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 tires.

EAS · 09-15-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

I just ordered 12 mm / 10 mm setup for my E90, Eibach pro kit, EDC, 19" OEM M3 GTS wheels with Michelin PSS 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 tires.

Awesome, remember to post pictures!

frankzlin79 · 09-15-2011, 04:19 PM

I should be getting them installed Friday morning. Will post pictures up by Saturday afternoon.

abehwang · 09-15-2011, 05:46 PM

E90 M3 Sedan OEM 19's NON ZCP
if I did 15mm all around, will the rears rub? Has anyone experienced rubbing with 15mm in the rear?
I don't want to do 18mm in the front because I'm afraid the front tires will throw too much debris upwards.

the 15mm in the rear looks really aggressive which is what I want to go for but if it rubs, I don't want to deal with it.

EAS · 09-15-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by abehwang

E90 M3 Sedan OEM 19's NON ZCP
if I did 15mm all around, will the rears rub? Has anyone experienced rubbing with 15mm in the rear?
I don't want to do 18mm in the front because I'm afraid the front tires will throw too much debris upwards.

the 15mm in the rear looks really aggressive which is what I want to go for but if it rubs, I don't want to deal with it.

We've had a customer do 15mm spacers in the rear before, but it's very aggressive, and would look off with the 15mm also being in front since it won't be as aggressive. We usually recommend the 15/12, but you can try the 15/15 if you'd like.

abehwang · 09-15-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

We've had a customer do 15mm spacers in the rear before, but it's very aggressive, and would look off with the 15mm also being in front since it won't be as aggressive. We usually recommend the 15/12, but you can try the 15/15 if you'd like.

It wouldn't look that off, would it? 18 mm or 15 mm front , hmmm....
I only thought of square setup (15mm all around) because I was hoping that it wouldn't mess with the stock handling.

Also, will 15mm in the rear rub with stock suspension? question hasn't been answered yet x)

EAS · 09-16-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by abehwang

It wouldn't look that off, would it? 18 mm or 15 mm front , hmmm....
I only thought of square setup (15mm all around) because I was hoping that it wouldn't mess with the stock handling.

Also, will 15mm in the rear rub with stock suspension? question hasn't been answered yet x)

Keep in mind your rear wheels are wider than your fronts, which is why you'd need a wider front spacer to compensate for the rear being pushed out. It can rub under full compression, especially if you have a squared sidewall tire.

abehwang · 09-16-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

Keep in mind your rear wheels are wider than your fronts, which is why you'd need a wider front spacer to compensate for the rear being pushed out. It can rub under full compression, especially if you have a squared sidewall tire.

Can you hook me up with MS 18mm front and MS 15mm rear kit delivered to 22030?

EAS · 09-16-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by abehwang

Can you hook me up with MS 18mm front and MS 15mm rear kit delivered to 22030?

Will send you a PM to keep this as a technical reference thread

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tcal69 Private 0 Rep 64 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Don't know if anyone can help me, I got the 20" HRE P40 from a friend of mine, he gave me the spacer also which is 10/5. It looks great and everything, but for some reason when I turn, there is a clicking noise from the front. When I 1st installed it, the noise was really bad, even when I drive straight, and even the car next to me could hear the noise as well. Try refitting it, got a bit better, but noise is still there sometimes when I turn... Does anybody has the same issue?
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07-29-2011, 11:26 PM	#208
patroklai Major 237 Rep 1,308 Posts Drives: Camaro SS \| e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: STL iTrader: (11)	I think I'm going to pull the trigger on some 18/15 spacers to run with my OEM 18s __________________
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09-15-2011, 05:46 PM	#215
abehwang Captain 39 Rep 546 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	E90 M3 Sedan OEM 19's NON ZCP if I did 15mm all around, will the rears rub? Has anyone experienced rubbing with 15mm in the rear? I don't want to do 18mm in the front because I'm afraid the front tires will throw too much debris upwards. the 15mm in the rear looks really aggressive which is what I want to go for but if it rubs, I don't want to deal with it.
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