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Originally Posted by STALKER
Chris,
Any thoughts?
Will the rear OEM 18s clear the front AP BBK with out a spacer?
18x9.5 et23.
Im will most likely get style 260, not style 219(EU VS NA), so it might have a touch more clearance, if any at all.
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I have not had a chance to check that one. We have a car coming into our shop next week, but it has OE 19's. I'll see if I can find a rear 18" locally before it gets here.
The front 18" wheel that fits the 368mm kit without a spacer is a Euro model non-run flat version. It looks the same, but is made by a different supplier. I don't even know if the N.A. dealers can get this P/N, but I can check with my local BMW parts counter guru tomorrow if you are interested. If it is at all possible, he seems to be able to find a way to get it done.
While I generally don't like spacers, I would definitely consider 5mm or less for winter wheels a reasonable exception. That is --
IF -- it were a quality, flat and parallel spacer, not one of those crappy cast aluminum ones that most tire stores seem to have on hand. For track use, I suggest choosing a wheel that works without a spacer.
Chris