Are spacers bad?

Damage Inc · 09-21-2008, 09:14 PM

To fit winter wheels, it looks like I'll need 20" spacers? Is there drawbacks of using spacers?

E91_E88_E21 · 09-22-2008, 03:56 AM

without it is better.
what is you winter set up maybe you can do without??

Gary@TireRack · 09-22-2008, 10:40 AM

I'm assuming you need them for brake clearance on a 335i. In that case a 20 millimeter (not 20"), hubcentric spacer with the correct longer bolts wouldn't be a large concern for winter wheels.

SV Concepts III · 09-22-2008, 11:46 AM

Not a big deal at all, so long as you stick with a reputable brand that is hub centric with the longer bolts like Gary mentioned.

FotiosF90M5 · 09-22-2008, 11:54 AM

I use them all the time never had any issues.

heemry328i · 09-22-2008, 12:10 PM

alot of people use spacers for different set ups for the track so there should be no issue at all. I also run 20 mm on the rear n 15 in the front

KkSc · 09-22-2008, 12:11 PM

i used my spacers for a while.no issue at all~

Damage Inc · 09-23-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

I'm assuming you need them for brake clearance on a 335i. In that case a 20 millimeter (not 20"), hubcentric spacer with the correct longer bolts wouldn't be a large concern for winter wheels.

Its for an E90 M3, not sure if that makes a difference or not...

nj335i · 09-23-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MojorisinM3

Its for an E90 M3, not sure if that makes a difference or not...

No difference... just make sure you torque the bolts to the correct specs, etc. I've used 15mm spacers without issues, and I would recommend rogue engineering for the brand.

Craig@SupremePower · 09-23-2008, 09:36 AM

As long as you have the longer lug bolts you'll have no issues!

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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	I'm assuming you need them for brake clearance on a 335i. In that case a 20 millimeter (not 20"), hubcentric spacer with the correct longer bolts wouldn't be a large concern for winter wheels. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Not a big deal at all, so long as you stick with a reputable brand that is hub centric with the longer bolts like Gary mentioned.
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heemry328i Banned 43 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 08' SG E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF 415 iTrader: (6)	alot of people use spacers for different set ups for the track so there should be no issue at all. I also run 20 mm on the rear n 15 in the front
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	As long as you have the longer lug bolts you'll have no issues!
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