5MM spacer question

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 09:46 PM

I have basically new lugs, just got coilovers and my rim barley scuffs the coilover (white line on rim) and I am guessing I have to use a 5MM spacer. Is there a spacer less than 5MM? Do I really need longer bolts with such a small spacer?

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 09:54 PM

I am getting new bolts so scratch that question.

robc1976 · 01-16-2013, 10:06 PM

you guys think the 2MM or 3MM would be best to keep rim from barely rubbing strutt? I have never used spacers and would like o use as least as possible. If I use spacers in front do I have to do this in back also?

2MM:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11201/

3MM:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11294/

joec500 · 01-19-2013, 08:27 PM

I am using 5mm spacers with stock Lugs without issues for the last 2 years.

Lifted07Duramax · 01-19-2013, 08:28 PM

dude go with 5mm. it is very very minimal from 3mm look on a ruler that shows mm. Get 8mm if you can to be honest

TC Kline Racing · 01-22-2013, 06:46 AM

Yeah, 5mm will be fine. Plus wider 'track' in the front = less under steer

Hybrid For Life · 01-24-2013, 04:19 AM

I'd go 5mm. ECS seems a bit pricey also.

Dalco450 · 01-25-2013, 12:15 PM

Just buy H&R 5mm. They cost less than ECS.

phillip@bmpdesign · 01-25-2013, 03:20 PM

I've seen high quality 5mm aluminum spacers for less than $50.

robc1976 · 01-25-2013, 11:38 PM

I went with the 3MM since I have pretty aggressive wheels...had to shave the front fenders without the spacers lol!!

hipnotic · 01-26-2013, 12:05 AM

5mm is not going to make any visual difference.

CJ421 · 01-26-2013, 02:56 PM

VAC makes high quality spacers & extended lug kits:
http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...its-p1587.aspx
I would get extended lugs with any spacer to be on the safe side (or a stud kit).

I have F/R spacers from VAC on my car. Beautifully machined and not expensive.

01-16-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	5MM spacer question I have basically new lugs, just got coilovers and my rim barley scuffs the coilover (white line on rim) and I am guessing I have to use a 5MM spacer. Is there a spacer less than 5MM? Do I really need longer bolts with such a small spacer? __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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01-16-2013, 09:54 PM	#2
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I am getting new bolts so scratch that question. __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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01-16-2013, 10:06 PM	#3
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	you guys think the 2MM or 3MM would be best to keep rim from barely rubbing strutt? I have never used spacers and would like o use as least as possible. If I use spacers in front do I have to do this in back also? 2MM: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11201/ 3MM: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-335...acers/ES11294/ __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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01-19-2013, 08:27 PM	#4
joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	I am using 5mm spacers with stock Lugs without issues for the last 2 years. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch
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01-19-2013, 08:28 PM	#5
Lifted07Duramax Major 141 Rep 1,449 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW red 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: springfield, mo iTrader: (1)	dude go with 5mm. it is very very minimal from 3mm look on a ruler that shows mm. Get 8mm if you can to be honest
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01-22-2013, 06:46 AM	#6
TC Kline Racing 45 Rep 345 Posts Drives: Many BMW's & Porsche's Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, OH & Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, 5mm will be fine. Plus wider 'track' in the front = less under steer
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01-24-2013, 04:19 AM	#7
Hybrid For Life Banned 78 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	I'd go 5mm. ECS seems a bit pricey also.
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01-25-2013, 12:15 PM	#8
Dalco450 Private First Class 84 Rep 113 Posts Drives: X1 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Just buy H&R 5mm. They cost less than ECS.
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01-25-2013, 03:20 PM	#9
phillip@bmpdesign Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tyler, TX iTrader: (0)	I've seen high quality 5mm aluminum spacers for less than $50. __________________ Phillip Wilmeth -=BMP Design=- 1-800-648-7278 Like us on facebook! Last edited by phillip@bmpdesign; 01-25-2013 at 03:31 PM..
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01-25-2013, 11:38 PM	#10
robc1976 DIYER 614 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I went with the 3MM since I have pretty aggressive wheels...had to shave the front fenders without the spacers lol!! __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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01-26-2013, 12:05 AM	#11
hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	5mm is not going to make any visual difference. __________________
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01-26-2013, 02:56 PM	#12
CJ421 Brigadier General 1543 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	VAC makes high quality spacers & extended lug kits: http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...its-p1587.aspx I would get extended lugs with any spacer to be on the safe side (or a stud kit). I have F/R spacers from VAC on my car. Beautifully machined and not expensive. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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