Spacers causing vibration?

Trevor .:R · 09-17-2011, 12:57 AM

Hey guys i have 4 hamann spacers on my e92 m3... i have bbs lm reps and i am lowered on springs... i was wondering why around 80mph and above the wheel shakes... thanks!

avex8 · 09-17-2011, 01:18 AM

make sure the spacer is properly installed and check to make sure the lug nut are secured.

Trevor .:R · 09-17-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jakerx8

make sure the spacer is properly installed and check to make sure the lug nut are secured.

Ok thanks should i take it to a tire shop and have them retorque them? And i thought i did last time

takashin · 09-17-2011, 05:44 AM

go to auto zone and borrow their torque wrench, then you can torque them yourself...

gthal · 09-17-2011, 08:30 AM

Or better yet, rather than borrowing go buy a good quality torque wrench. My experience is that shops never properly torque the wheels to 88 ft-lbs and almost always over tighten them. Also, it is good practice to check your torque every so often.

Moxie · 09-17-2011, 10:26 AM

If the wheels fits w/o spacers, I'd pull the spacers & see if it shakes w/o them on. If it does, it's not the spacers. If it doesn't, take a wire brush to the hub & back of the spacers & reapply. I run 15 front & 12 rear on mine w/o any issue.

Been told spacers magnify any balancing issues.

Trevor .:R · 09-17-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

If the wheels fits w/o spacers, I'd pull the spacers & see if it shakes w/o them on. If it does, it's not the spacers. If it doesn't, take a wire brush to the hub & back of the spacers & reapply. I run 15 front & 12 rear on mine w/o any issue.

Been told spacers magnify any balancing issues.

Then my fitment goes away lol!

persian54 · 09-17-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevor .:R

Then my fitment goes away lol!

Is fitment more important than drivability?

Your wheels probably need to be Road Force Balanced

Vibrations around 80mph is usually due to a improperly balanced wheel more-so than spacers.

First, remove the spacers and clean the hub well

If vibrations continue, rebalance the wheels.

If vibrations still continue, get your alignment checked, who knows, you might be completely off.

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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	If the wheels fits w/o spacers, I'd pull the spacers & see if it shakes w/o them on. If it does, it's not the spacers. If it doesn't, take a wire brush to the hub & back of the spacers & reapply. I run 15 front & 12 rear on mine w/o any issue. Been told spacers magnify any balancing issues.
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