BBS RS-GT (8.5/9.5) from e46 M3 - What spacers? - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

Patricius · 02-05-2008, 12:35 PM

Hello all,

I was told that I would need to run spacers up front, and I'm a total idiot when it comes to understanding offset. My philosophy has always been to order them to fit rather than retrofit. However, I'll be transferring my 19" RS-GTs to the e92 M3 after I get the lips refinished.

What spacer size would be recommended to run these comfortably?

Thanks!

Patrick

VMRWheels · 02-06-2008, 07:46 PM

I'm assuming your front wheels are +35 offset and your rear wheels are +25. If this is the case, your front wheels should fit, but to ensure the most flush fit, you can add a 5-10mm spacer to the front depending how "flush" you want to your wheels to look. A 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 can be safely run with your wheels on the E92 M3.

skierman64 · 02-06-2008, 07:49 PM

VMR,

If he runs a spacer does he need longer lug nuts/bolts?

VMRWheels · 02-08-2008, 06:22 PM

Yes, most spacers that are 10-15mm in width should come with longer lug bolts, however if they don't you must find longer lug bolts before installing the spacers. Quality companies like H&R always include longer lug bolts to compliment their spacers.

Patricius · 02-08-2008, 07:09 PM

Excellent information guys. I currently have a 245/275 setup, which I'm assuming will also work with the e92 M3.

dawgdog · 03-27-2008, 09:59 PM

I have 8.5x19 et 35 and 9.5x19 et 40 bbs rs-gts on my e90 with 10 mm H&R spacers on the rear wheels. I hope to use these light wheels on my M3 with a 15mm spacer on the rear, and either a 5mm spacer on the front. The red centercaps should look nice with my Fox red seats.

02-05-2008, 12:35 PM	#1
Patricius Lieutenant Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	BBS RS-GT (8.5/9.5) from e46 M3 - What spacers? Hello all, I was told that I would need to run spacers up front, and I'm a total idiot when it comes to understanding offset. My philosophy has always been to order them to fit rather than retrofit. However, I'll be transferring my 19" RS-GTs to the e92 M3 after I get the lips refinished. What spacer size would be recommended to run these comfortably? Thanks! Patrick

02-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
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dawgdog Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,673 iTrader: (0)	I have 8.5x19 et 35 and 9.5x19 et 40 bbs rs-gts on my e90 with 10 mm H&R spacers on the rear wheels. I hope to use these light wheels on my M3 with a 15mm spacer on the rear, and either a 5mm spacer on the front. The red centercaps should look nice with my Fox red seats. Attached Images __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, H&R springs

02-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#2
VMRWheels Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,826 iTrader: (1) View VMRWheels's Garage	I'm assuming your front wheels are +35 offset and your rear wheels are +25. If this is the case, your front wheels should fit, but to ensure the most flush fit, you can add a 5-10mm spacer to the front depending how "flush" you want to your wheels to look. A 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 can be safely run with your wheels on the E92 M3.

02-08-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
VMRWheels Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,826 iTrader: (1) View VMRWheels's Garage	Yes, most spacers that are 10-15mm in width should come with longer lug bolts, however if they don't you must find longer lug bolts before installing the spacers. Quality companies like H&R always include longer lug bolts to compliment their spacers.

02-08-2008, 07:09 PM	#5
Patricius Lieutenant Drives: 04 325xi, 05 M3 cpe, 08 M3 cpe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	Excellent information guys. I currently have a 245/275 setup, which I'm assuming will also work with the e92 M3.