Spacer question for E90 LCI Sport with OEM 18s - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 01:50 PM

Does anyone know if I can fit 12mm spacers on the rear of my E90 LCI Sport with OEM 287s without rubbing or rolling my fenders? I measured the gap between the wheel and fender and it looks closer to 10mm. I don't want to open some spacers and end up getting stuck with them if they don't fit.

I'm running Michelon Pilot Sports

Front
18"x8"
225/40R18
Offset 34mm

Rear
18"x8.5"
255/35R18
Offset 39mm

Thanks.

D's Bimmer · 02-12-2013, 02:04 PM

Hi, I have the exact same set up as you. I run 12 mm on the front and 15 mm on the back. It works perfectly. You could even got to 18mm on the back and possibly 20mm but you would need to measure to be sure for the 20mm.

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

Hi, I have the exact same set up as you. I run 12 mm on the front and 15 mm on the back. It works perfectly. You could even got to 18mm on the back and possibly 20mm but you would need to measure to be sure for the 20mm.

Sweet, thanks for the reply.

I'm surpised 15mm fits in the rear based on the measurement I took but I believe you. I'll have to pull the trigger then.

VMRWheels · 02-12-2013, 03:24 PM

Good thing you measured! My guess is 10-12mm if that's what you're measuring.

Hybrid For Life · 02-12-2013, 03:29 PM

just play it safe and use 10mm

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

just play it safe and use 10mm

I need to pull the wheels off but 10mm spacers means I might have to modify the wheel hub so it's less than 10mm, no?

freshwater · 02-12-2013, 04:32 PM

I wont go more then 15mm in the Rear and 10mm in the front since yours is 2009 335i LCI.
Pre-LCI you can go max as 20mm on Rear and 12mm on Front.

good link about this .

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706569

D's Bimmer · 02-12-2013, 05:34 PM

As previously mentioned, you can easily run 12 mm spacers on the front and 15 mm spacers on the back. I have attached afew pic's of my car with the exact same set up as you with the 12 and 15 mm spacers. As you can see it gets you allot closer to flush but still you could go slighter further on the backs if desired.

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freshwater

I wont go more then 15mm in the Rear and 10mm in the front since yours is 2009 335i LCI.
Pre-LCI you can go max as 20mm on Rear and 12mm on Front.

good link about this .

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706569

Thanks for the info.

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

As previously mentioned, you can easily run 12 mm spacers on the front and 15 mm spacers on the back. I have attached afew pic's of my car with the exact same set up as you with the 12 and 15 mm spacers. As you can see it gets you allot closer to flush but still you could go slighter further on the backs if desired.

Perfect. That looks great, thanks for posting the pics.

PR3CI5N · 02-12-2013, 11:06 PM

I had 15mm spacers on the rear and I had to get my fenders rolled. I now run 12mm up front and on the rear.

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

I had 15mm spacers on the rear and I had to get my fenders rolled. I now run 12mm up front and on the rear.

I think I'm going to try the same. 12mm front and rear, starting with the rear. I'll post the results.

cbad335 · 02-13-2013, 01:22 PM

Michelin PSS are more squared off at the corners and are more likely to rub than some other same-sized tires. Some of these guys saying they are running 12, 15+ size spacers in the rear may not be on PSS.

Shaqter · 02-13-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cbad335

Michelin PSS are more squared off at the corners and are more likely to rub than some other same-sized tires. Some of these guys saying they are running 12, 15+ size spacers in the rear may not be on PSS.

Noted, thanks.

chatch10 · 02-15-2013, 01:01 PM

I can confirm as well that I have no problem with running 15mm rear spacers. I'm using my stock m-sport rims for a winter setup with Michelin Alpin 225/40/18 in the rear and there is plenty of room.

sathoro · 02-16-2013, 12:50 AM

I'm thinking of 20mm rear. I measured and there seems to be plenty of room. Mine is E90 335i M Sport.

Shaqter · 02-18-2013, 06:03 PM

So I put 12.5mm TMS spacers on the rear of my E90 LCI yesterday. They fit perfect; they are flush and there is no rubbing so far and it looks like it should stay that way. A bigger spacer would be cutting it close and may rub with the tires I have (Michelin Pilot Sport). I actually like the staggered look so I'm only doing the rears for now.

Thanks for all the input.

3DIRTY5NJ · 03-22-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D's Bimmer

As previously mentioned, you can easily run 12 mm spacers on the front and 15 mm spacers on the back. I have attached afew pic's of my car with the exact same set up as you with the 12 and 15 mm spacers. As you can see it gets you allot closer to flush but still you could go slighter further on the backs if desired.

How much do you think you could go in the rear and front without rubbing? I have the same set up. Thanks!

D's Bimmer · 03-22-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 3DIRTY5NJ

How much do you think you could go in the rear and front without rubbing? I have the same set up. Thanks!

I am not sure about the maximum that you could go but I do know that you can go with 15mm up front and 18mm in the back and have no rubbing issues. Beyond that I am not sure to be honest.

02-12-2013, 01:50 PM	#1
Shaqter New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DMV Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Spacer question for E90 LCI Sport with OEM 18s Does anyone know if I can fit 12mm spacers on the rear of my E90 LCI Sport with OEM 287s without rubbing or rolling my fenders? I measured the gap between the wheel and fender and it looks closer to 10mm. I don't want to open some spacers and end up getting stuck with them if they don't fit. I'm running Michelon Pilot Sports Front 18"x8" 225/40R18 Offset 34mm Rear 18"x8.5" 255/35R18 Offset 39mm Thanks.
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D's Bimmer First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 318 iTrader: (1)	Hi, I have the exact same set up as you. I run 12 mm on the front and 15 mm on the back. It works perfectly. You could even got to 18mm on the back and possibly 20mm but you would need to measure to be sure for the 20mm. __________________ 2011 335i Sport Sedan \| Dinan Stage II Tune \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Front Grill \| Eibach Spacers \| OEM Euro M-Sport \| 19" Volk Forged Performance ME's

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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,672 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 5 Series [3.30]	Good thing you measured! My guess is 10-12mm if that's what you're measuring. __________________ NEW WHEEL MODEL: V721 \| LIVE INVENTORY: V705 V703 V710 \| V710 PICTURE THREAD p. 714-442-7916 extension 103 \| e. kevin.a@velocitymotoring.com \| f. facebook.com/vmrwheels f. flickr.com/vmrwheels

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Hybrid For Life Low Ballin and Street Crawlin Drives: Slow & Low Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,653 iTrader: (2)	just play it safe and use 10mm __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

02-12-2013, 04:32 PM	#7
freshwater Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Jet Black Sports pkg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 146 iTrader: (0)	I wont go more then 15mm in the Rear and 10mm in the front since yours is 2009 335i LCI. Pre-LCI you can go max as 20mm on Rear and 12mm on Front. good link about this . http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706569 __________________ 2007 335i E90 \| Sport pkg \| Premium Package \| Navigation \| Logic 7 sound \| Jet Black \| Perilli P Zero Nero A/S, 225/40ZR18, 255/35ZR18 \| 12F/18R Spacers \| Black kidney Grills. 2007 X5 4.8 \| Sport pkg \| ZPP \| ZCW \| ZPS \| ZTP \| 3rd Row Seat \| Entertainment pkg \| HUD \| Jet Black \|Continental Extreme DWS. Last edited by freshwater; 02-12-2013 at 07:43 PM.

02-12-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
D's Bimmer First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 318 iTrader: (1)	As previously mentioned, you can easily run 12 mm spacers on the front and 15 mm spacers on the back. I have attached afew pic's of my car with the exact same set up as you with the 12 and 15 mm spacers. As you can see it gets you allot closer to flush but still you could go slighter further on the backs if desired. Attached Images __________________ 2011 335i Sport Sedan \| Dinan Stage II Tune \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Front Grill \| Eibach Spacers \| OEM Euro M-Sport \| 19" Volk Forged Performance ME's

02-12-2013, 11:06 PM	#11
PR3CI5N need4speed Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 950 iTrader: (8)	I had 15mm spacers on the rear and I had to get my fenders rolled. I now run 12mm up front and on the rear. __________________ PERFORMANCE: JB4 G5 ISO, DCI, BMW performance exhaust, BMS 3" catless downpipes, H&R sport springs, Koni yellow shocks...E-85 COSMETICS: CF performance diffuser, CF kidney grille, CF wrapped interior, CF 335i, CF license plate frame, 12mm BMS spacers front/rear, Rear fenders rolled, Mtec white LED angel eyes, GP Thunder white fogs, Clear reflectors, Blacked out roundels

02-13-2013, 01:22 PM	#13
cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA Posts: 1,733 iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [5.00]	Michelin PSS are more squared off at the corners and are more likely to rub than some other same-sized tires. Some of these guys saying they are running 12, 15+ size spacers in the rear may not be on PSS. __________________ \| 6MT \| ZSP \| ZPP \|

02-15-2013, 01:01 PM	#15
chatch10 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	I can confirm as well that I have no problem with running 15mm rear spacers. I'm using my stock m-sport rims for a winter setup with Michelin Alpin 225/40/18 in the rear and there is plenty of room.

02-16-2013, 12:50 AM	#16
sathoro Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 214 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of 20mm rear. I measured and there seems to be plenty of room. Mine is E90 335i M Sport. __________________ '10 E90 335i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| M Sport \| Premium \| Cold Weather CF Performance Spoiler \| Black Matte CF Wrapped Trim \| Black Grilles \| Black Side Reflectors \| 35% Tint \| Golf Tee Mod

02-18-2013, 06:03 PM	#17
Shaqter New Member Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DMV Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	So I put 12.5mm TMS spacers on the rear of my E90 LCI yesterday. They fit perfect; they are flush and there is no rubbing so far and it looks like it should stay that way. A bigger spacer would be cutting it close and may rub with the tires I have (Michelin Pilot Sport). I actually like the staggered look so I'm only doing the rears for now. Thanks for all the input.

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