Thoughts on running spacers or getting the correct wheels from the start

nyc_ymb · 03-29-2014, 09:44 AM

I am looking to get rims for a xi e92. I am currently getting a good deal on a set of vmr rims.
Specs: 18 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5 et. ~40's. (Seller doesn't know the exact offset)
I am looking to get an aggressive look so I will need to run spacers in the front and back. The car is currently at stock height (thinking about coils for the future) and I don't track the car as it is my daily. Should I get these rims and run spacers, or buy a new set with the correct offsets I want from the start? Thanks

chatch10 · 03-29-2014, 12:07 PM

It's really your call in the end, but there isn't any harm in using spacers. Many people on the forum use them without any issues.

ken1137 · 03-29-2014, 12:49 PM

I ran spacers with the recommended off-set VMR recommended for my car. All he has to do is look at the back of the wheel for the off-set. Pretty simple...i think it is pretty stupid and lazy for someone trying to sell wheels not to look.

maxxxboost · 03-29-2014, 04:24 PM

I was on the same boat. My decision was to run spacers. My thought was i can run the the spacers on both my summer and winter setup to get the ideal look (flush fitment).

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nyc_ymb Private First Class 39 Rep 172 Posts Drives: f82 Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Thoughts on running spacers or getting the correct wheels from the start I am looking to get rims for a xi e92. I am currently getting a good deal on a set of vmr rims. Specs: 18 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5 et. ~40's. (Seller doesn't know the exact offset) I am looking to get an aggressive look so I will need to run spacers in the front and back. The car is currently at stock height (thinking about coils for the future) and I don't track the car as it is my daily. Should I get these rims and run spacers, or buy a new set with the correct offsets I want from the start? Thanks
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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)	It's really your call in the end, but there isn't any harm in using spacers. Many people on the forum use them without any issues.
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	I ran spacers with the recommended off-set VMR recommended for my car. All he has to do is look at the back of the wheel for the off-set. Pretty simple...i think it is pretty stupid and lazy for someone trying to sell wheels not to look. __________________ BMWCCA member
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maxxxboost Private 9 Rep 75 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I was on the same boat. My decision was to run spacers. My thought was i can run the the spacers on both my summer and winter setup to get the ideal look (flush fitment).
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