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The 5mm spacers may not leave enough hub. Measure carefully.
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I have wheel studs so it shouldn't be an issue, otherwise I would've went with 12mm all around. |
What's that mean? How does that reduce the risk? Also, you should very strongly consider ditching the titanium studs. Probably fine for the street but do not track the car on those. |
From what I understand, smaller spacer sizes aren't as much of a concern when using studs — as the wheels aren't entirely resting on the hub, they are instead resting on the studs. Therefor, spacers smaller than 12mm are OK to use.
The E92 M3 GTS for example came with 5mm spacers in the front from the factory, in order to clear it's KW Clubsports — the M3 GTS also has wheel studs.
When I start tracking the car, I will be ordering a set of MSI studs from Bret Slicer. Titanium studs aren't ideal, but for the street they should be fine. |
There are way more qualified folks on the forum but I don't think you want to rest the wheel on the studs. The wheels are hub centric for a reason.
As mentioned above, measure carefully. The 5mm spacer is likely reducing your hub from 9mm to 4mm. If the inside of the wheel has additional bevel you're likely resting on even less. Consider chatting with BW, Apex, or Turner.
The MSI studs are excellent! Good luck man and enjoy the new car. |
Most definitely — I briefly chatted with Mike, the owner of Future Classic and he said under my circumstances I will be OK. Malek's word @ MRF is final, if he votes against it, then that's the end of the discussion and I'll be getting another set of 12mm spacers for the front. Would love to hear from someone with experience in wheel studs & 5mm spacers chime in though!
Thanks for the kind words, really enjoying the project thus far.