2008 coupe (spacer question).

rai · 02-09-2011, 01:09 PM

I have a stock 2008 M3 coupe (blue) with factory 18" wheels.

What's a good spacer size?

Also I am considering to get the 19" competition wheels and use the stock wheels for winter package. Could I use the same spacers for the 19" competition wheels? (or is there a spacer recomendation for these different than the base 18" wheels?)

I am quite a nob when it comes to spacers. I want more of a filled out (flush) look with no rubbing worries.

Also, with the spacers (I assume) I would need new studs? Is that correct?

Thanks.

EAS · 02-09-2011, 01:55 PM

What most of our customers have done on the 19" Competition wheels would be the 15mm front and 12mm rear. The best way for you to know for sure is to measure the clearance you have between the tire and fender.

Here is a Spacer Reference thread that you can refer to:
▀▄ eas - Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread

rai · 02-09-2011, 08:53 PM

thanks, what about spacer size for the factory 18" wheels?

knifegun · 02-21-2011, 09:47 PM

I have stock 18" and non-ZCP 19". I am always concerned that if the spacers aren't of 100% top quality, I'll have vibration issues. I have read other posts stating that spacers don't add any performance improvement (real world).

atolius · 02-21-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by david @ eas

What most of our customers have done on the 19" Competition wheels would be the 15mm front and 12mm rear. The best way for you to know for sure is to measure the clearance you have between the tire and fender.

Here is a Spacer Reference thread that you can refer to:
▀▄ eas - Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread

Just installed M/S spacers on my ZCP package. 15mm front and 12mm rear and it seems to fit perfect. Havent drove , cornered aggressively but seems like it is not rubbing.

1sikbmr · 02-21-2011, 11:00 PM

I have 15f/12r on my e90... I am not dropped yet. No rubbing when cornering or anything. I think it looks perfect and doesn't stick out too much

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rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	2008 coupe (spacer question). I have a stock 2008 M3 coupe (blue) with factory 18" wheels. What's a good spacer size? Also I am considering to get the 19" competition wheels and use the stock wheels for winter package. Could I use the same spacers for the 19" competition wheels? (or is there a spacer recomendation for these different than the base 18" wheels?) I am quite a nob when it comes to spacers. I want more of a filled out (flush) look with no rubbing worries. Also, with the spacers (I assume) I would need new studs? Is that correct? Thanks.
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EAS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 5,711 iTrader: (9)	What most of our customers have done on the 19" Competition wheels would be the 15mm front and 12mm rear. The best way for you to know for sure is to measure the clearance you have between the tire and fender. Here is a Spacer Reference thread that you can refer to: ▀▄ eas - Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread Last edited by EAS; 02-09-2011 at 02:00 PM.
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1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,136 iTrader: (12)	I have 15f/12r on my e90... I am not dropped yet. No rubbing when cornering or anything. I think it looks perfect and doesn't stick out too much __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|
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02-09-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	thanks, what about spacer size for the factory 18" wheels?
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02-21-2011, 09:47 PM	#4
knifegun Major Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Where the weather is always the same Posts: 1,067 iTrader: (0)	I have stock 18" and non-ZCP 19". I am always concerned that if the spacers aren't of 100% top quality, I'll have vibration issues. I have read other posts stating that spacers don't add any performance improvement (real world).
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