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Macht Schnell wheel spacer reference thread
One of the first things that can really enhance the appearance of your new M3 are spacers. Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing, but the added track width can improve handling characteristics as well. Often the question of "what size spacers can I run" is brought up numerous times on the forums. This can be a bit of a loaded question since there are many variables to account for.
This thread will serve as a reference to help make their decision based on the above criteria. Examples: - Wheel choice (OEM 18" or 19") - Tire choice - Suspension - Driving habits/track use - Aesthetic preference Please format your entries using the following format: 1. The year/model of your BMW: (ie: 2008 M3) 2. Wheels/offset: Front: (ie: 18x8.5 OEM M3, ET29) Rear: (ie: 18x9.5 OEM M3, ET23) 3. Tire size: Front: (ie: Michelin PS2 245/40-18) Rear: (ie: Michelin PS2 265/40-18) 4. Suspension: (ie: EDC w/ H&R Sport Springs) 5. Spacer size: Front: (ie: 18mm) Rear: (ie: 15mm) Let's begin.
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Installation
There's a bit more to installing spacers than yanking the wheels off and sandwiching them between the wheels. Here's how to determine what kit is needed. The outermost point of your tire/wheel combo will be at the outermost "bulge" of your tire's sidewall. Using a straightedge or ruler flush with both the top and bottom of the tire - measure the clearance from the outer face of the tire to the inner lip of your fender and record the results onto paper for later. In this picture, we can gauge the clearance using a tape measure (straightedge not shown): Next, begin by jacking up the vehicle and securing with jackstands. Remove wheel and clean hub of all dirt and/or surface rush with a wire wheel to ensure a clean and flush mounting surface, eliminating the chance of vibration: A small amount of anti-sieze on the hub lip will make spacer removal easier if needed: Macht Schnell spacer mounted to front wheel, ready for wheel mounting: Extended lugs must be used and are included with all Macht Schnell spacer kits. Secure wheel with new fasteners and torque to 85-90ft lbs, reinspecting after 50 miles.
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equipped with Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kit: (18mm front, 15mm rear) Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Stock springs equipped w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 15mm (Normally referred to as "Bulldog Stance") |
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equipped with Macht Schnell Competition Spacer kit: (18mm front, 15mm rear) Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Stock springs equipped w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 15mm |
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Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 VMR V710, ET20 Rear: 19x9.5 VMR V710, ET22 Tire size: Front:Nitto Invo 255/35-19 Rear: Nitto Invo 285/30-19 Suspension: H&R springs w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: None Rear: 5mm Last edited by brandon @ eas; 05-14-2009 at 11:30 AM.. |
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After: Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Stock springs equipped w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 15mm Rear: 12mm ______________ Last edited by brandon @ eas; 05-14-2009 at 11:42 AM.. |
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Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Coupe Wheels/offset: Front: 18x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 18x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/40-18 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/40-18 Suspension: H&R springs equipped w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 10mm Rear: 15mm
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Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Coupe Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: H&R springs equipped w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 15mm
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Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Sedan Wheels/offset: Front: 18x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 18x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/40-18 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/40-18 Suspension: Stock Spacer size: Front: 15mm Rear: 12mm Last edited by brandon @ eas; 05-20-2009 at 03:28 PM.. |
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my E90 with H&R Sport, 15mm all around and OEM 19' wheels
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After front 12mm spacer application Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Coupe Wheels/offset: Front: 19" HRE Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/45-19 Spacer size: Front: 12mm Rear: None |
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Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Dinan Stage 1 Suspension w/ EDC B]Spacer size:[/B] Front: 15mm Rear: 10mm Last edited by david @ eas; 06-12-2009 at 05:48 PM.. |
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Year/model BMW: 2008 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: Eiback Pro Springs Spacer size: Front: 15mm Rear: 12mm
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Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: OEM w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 15mm Last edited by brandon @ eas; 07-12-2010 at 12:21 PM.. |
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Year/model BMW: 2009 M3 Wheels/offset: Front: 19x8.5 OEM M3, ET29 Rear: 19x9.5 OEM M3, ET23 Tire size: Front:Michelin PS2 245/35-19 Rear: Michelin PS2 265/35-19 Suspension: OEM w/ EDC Spacer size: Front: 18mm Rear: 15mm |
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I see 18/15 the most popular and aggressive setup. Why haven't you'll gone for a square setup - 15 allround? I thought to maintain the stock handling it would be good to have a square setup.
Could someone enlighten me please? I am looking at getting spacers - may be 15 - but I don't want to have long term issues such as bearing failures and etc.
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ET11 - Fronts ET8 - Rears So essentially here you're making the offsets closer together by doing this, but if you want to go with a 15mm spacer all around, there's no problem with that. I probably just wouldn't do 18mm all around unless you're ready with the fender roller |
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