Spacer question for E90 LCI Sport with OEM 18s

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 12:50 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, 01:04 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, 01:52 PM

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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, 02:24 PM

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

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

just play it safe and use 10mm

Shaqter · 02-12-2013, 03:10 PM

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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, 03:32 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, 04:34 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, 09:42 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, 09:43 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, 10:06 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, 10:11 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, 12:22 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, 12:39 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, 12:01 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 · 02-15-2013, 11:50 PM

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, 05:03 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.

SLOWER · 07-11-2013, 12:38 PM

Does xDrive have any affect on the spacers you can use? After reading the posts, I'd like to go 15mm rear and 12mm front if I can. My car is a '10 E90 xDrive.

WiscoE90 · 08-12-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Does xDrive have any affect on the spacers you can use? After reading the posts, I'd like to go 15mm rear and 12mm front if I can. My car is a '10 E90 xDrive.

I dont for see it being an issue as I believe that xdrive is more of pita when it comes to tire sizing (circumference) being the same...

But I am curious too. I am gonna pull the trigger on 12mm for front with the new wheels I have coming...

sd306 · 12-10-2015, 11:04 AM

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I was looking for this info, but now have some of it. Hope it helps someone.

I have:

2011 E92 335i Coupe LCI
225/40/18 on front
255/35/18 on rear
Both stock msport rims
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires

I have 12mm BMS spacers with longer bolts on front and it is great with a very very very slight rub on reverse with the wheel completely turned.
I have tried 15mm BMS spacers on the rear, but rubbed when hitting medium sized bumps. I'm going to try the 12MM from the front on the back soon and the 15MM up front so I don't have to pay another $100.

Anyone with my setup try the 12MM on the rear? (maybe you can save me some spacer swapping

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freshwater Private First Class 9 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Jet Black Sports pkg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA 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 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 06:43 PM..
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D's Bimmer Major 235 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 2016 340 Xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto 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 __________________ 2016 340Xi M-Sport Sedan \| BMW M Performance Exhaust l APEX SM-10 Wheels
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PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	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. __________________ N54
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chatch10 Lieutenant 65 Rep 411 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (1)	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.
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Shaqter New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 340xi m-sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD 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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sd306 Captain 381 Rep 641 Posts Drives: X5 40i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	REVIVE! I was looking for this info, but now have some of it. Hope it helps someone. I have: 2011 E92 335i Coupe LCI 225/40/18 on front 255/35/18 on rear Both stock msport rims Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires I have 12mm BMS spacers with longer bolts on front and it is great with a very very very slight rub on reverse with the wheel completely turned. I have tried 15mm BMS spacers on the rear, but rubbed when hitting medium sized bumps. I'm going to try the 12MM from the front on the back soon and the 15MM up front so I don't have to pay another $100. Anyone with my setup try the 12MM on the rear? (maybe you can save me some spacer swapping ) __________________ X5 40i
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