Apex Arc8 18x9.5 ET22 with 275 front fitment on KW CS

Wendall · 04-28-2014, 08:49 AM

Guys,

Will at R888 275/35/18 on Apex Arc8 18x9.5 et 22 fit in the front running KW CS without a spacer?

slicer · 04-28-2014, 11:21 AM

Not in my experience; it will graze the spring / perch. I have always used a 5mm spacer with my clubsports and wheels/tires with those specs. I think that a 3mm spacer is actually sufficient. Note that since I changed to a shorter spring I no longer need a spacer both for 9.5" et22 wheels and 10" et25 wheels (and 275/35/18 tires).

M3ANMACHINE · 04-28-2014, 02:23 PM

I would run a 5mm spacer to be safe

Expert@ApexWheels · 04-28-2014, 04:45 PM

Due to the nature of the Toyo R888 being much wider than other R-compounds in the same size, the 5mm is recommended. We have been told by some customers that the 3mm spacer was enough, but the tolerance was very tight, so we do recommend the 5mm spacer for adequate clearance.

04-28-2014, 08:49 AM	#1
Wendall ***Major MammelToe 159 Rep 1,139 Posts Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (3)	Apex Arc8 18x9.5 ET22 with 275 front fitment on KW CS Guys, Will at R888 275/35/18 on Apex Arc8 18x9.5 et 22 fit in the front running KW CS without a spacer? __________________ E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, MH race stud, Stoptech BBK, MR Exhaust,RE Pulley, BPM Tune,Euro bumper and GTS lip, Euro MDM & DCT, KW CS, Recaro PP, TMS Soild Diff Mounts, MRF solid subframe mounts, GTS aero, RPM track built motor.
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slicer Major General 2739 Rep 6,734 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Not in my experience; it will graze the spring / perch. I have always used a 5mm spacer with my clubsports and wheels/tires with those specs. I think that a 3mm spacer is actually sufficient. Note that since I changed to a shorter spring I no longer need a spacer both for 9.5" et22 wheels and 10" et25 wheels (and 275/35/18 tires). __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M Last edited by slicer; 04-28-2014 at 02:32 PM..
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M3ANMACHINE Admiral 931 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	I would run a 5mm spacer to be safe __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
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Expert@ApexWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3530 Rep 6,752 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Due to the nature of the Toyo R888 being much wider than other R-compounds in the same size, the 5mm is recommended. We have been told by some customers that the 3mm spacer was enough, but the tolerance was very tight, so we do recommend the 5mm spacer for adequate clearance. __________________ 925-245-0773 /// info@apexraceparts.com Wheels /// Accessories /// Vehicle-Specific Fitment Guides /// Careers
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