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[c1pinang]

Sorry, but what is a spacer? Is this something you use to make the rear wheels stick out more on the rear? Where can i buy them and how much are they?

Originally Posted by coco

Awesome! Ever consider a set of spacers on the rear wheels? Bring those babies flush with the fenders and it'd look even hotter! Good job.

[res_ipsa]

Originally Posted by c1pinang

Sorry, but what is a spacer? Is this something you use to make the rear wheels stick out more on the rear? Where can i buy them and how much are they?

Yes, they're circular discs that fit between your wheel and the hub and space out your wheels and it's a common way of widening your track and having the wheels look better because it'll be more flush with the fender. Here's a picture of what they look like. Remember depending on what size spacer you get you'll need get extended length bolts too (not too expensive). H&R is a good brand to get and Turner Motorsport always has for good prices (http://www.turnermotorsport.com)

[longtran]

Originally Posted by c1pinang

Sorry, but what is a spacer? Is this something you use to make the rear wheels stick out more on the rear? Where can i buy them and how much are they?

yes there make them stick out a little more. here is how they look like

here is my car without spacer and with them.

[eshamas21]

WooW!! ur 19's makes the car look a million times better then those 17's u had on. car is lookin good ... congrats man

[Carnage]

Very nice setup. My 330i is the same color and I was strongly thinking about buying the Star Spoke 199 wheels but after seeing the way those look, I'm reconsidering. 2 questions, what size tires and brand did you use and are those BMW stickers or center caps on the wheels?

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by longtran

yes there make them stick out a little more. here is how they look like

here is my car without spacer and with them.

Longtran,

What size spacers did you use?

[n21k]

How much did you pay for it and what size?

[c1pinang]

I bought them from tirerack. The tires are called Fuzion: it's a new brand made by Bridgestone and Firestone.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=16
Tires are decent, they are not noisy at all, and ride like stock tires, it's a pretty good deal at $155 per tire.

These are BMW caps that tirerack gave me for free, just tell them (tirerack) to give you a set of bmw center caps.

Originally Posted by matsarge

Very nice setup. My 330i is the same color and I was strongly thinking about buying the Star Spoke 199 wheels but after seeing the way those look, I'm reconsidering. 2 questions, what size tires and brand did you use and are those BMW stickers or center caps on the wheels?

[poldim]

Must....not...touch...car....for.....4.......years ....

[longtran]

my spacer are 20 mm. depending on how much you need.

[YYdoodle]

Originally Posted by poldim

Must....not...touch...car....for.....4.......years ....

Haha good luck.. I say that everytime I get a new car. But the mod bug always bites, and bites hard! Whatever, this is my biggest hobby so I jump right in.

[poldim]

Originally Posted by Terps

Haha good luck.. I say that everytime I get a new car. But the mod bug always bites, and bites hard! Whatever, this is my biggest hobby so I jump right in.

I'm trying to see how long I can last. Although I am much more accepting of non mechanical mods. I'm looking into a sub for the trunk storage bin.

[YYdoodle]

Originally Posted by poldim

I'm trying to see how long I can last. Although I am much more accepting of non mechanical mods. I'm looking into a sub for the trunk storage bin.

I hear ya. I'm in the same boat. Probably more into cosmetic mods than other stuff. The performance is there already.. but gotta look good Some ppl here have put subs into their trunks.. you'll probably see when you look around.

[MAlby7]

Do you have a picture of the rear of the car to see how wide the tires are? Also do you have a picture of how wide the deep dish is? Thanks!

[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by c1pinang

Thanks for the compliments. No the wheels dont rub the fenders, only reason i dont go for the staggered looks is that i'd like to be able to rotate them

i bought the suspension and the wheels from tirerack. The gap is about 1.5" all around. The ride is still comfortable, much more comfortable than i expected it would be. I thought i would be a lot stiffer. It rides like a stock suspension, couldnt tell the difference

I have the same wheels, went with the Eagle F-1 tires though, and mine are staggered. The ride is actually BETTER than stock, IMO.

[JIMD1709]

Originally Posted by MAlby7

Do you have a picture of the rear of the car to see how wide the tires are? Also do you have a picture of how wide the deep dish is? Thanks!

Dish is about 1 1/2" heres a few high-res pics!

[JIMD1709]

Here....sorry!

[ndox]

Good work Pezzz

[Hunter399]

Less than two more weeks and I will have my car back with ASA AR1S !!!!!!!

[thedean786]

Originally Posted by res_ipsa

Yes, they're circular discs that fit between your wheel and the hub and space out your wheels and it's a common way of widening your track and having the wheels look better because it'll be more flush with the fender. Here's a picture of what they look like. Remember depending on what size spacer you get you'll need get extended length bolts too (not too expensive). H&R is a good brand to get and Turner Motorsport always has for good prices (http://www.turnermotorsport.com)

Do these have that hubcentric ring that diesel was talking about? Still no idea what the hell that is, but I'm thinking its the raised part around the center hole.

[voltron1011]

Originally Posted by thedean786

Do these have that hubcentric ring that diesel was talking about? Still no idea what the hell that is, but I'm thinking its the raised part around the center hole.

Yup, you are correct... The hubcentric part just ensures that rims will be exactly in the middle of the hub when it's mounted. This lip and rim are both 72.5mm in diameter so that ensures a snug fit.
Some cars out there don't have hubcentric rims/hubs and they rely only on the lug-nuts to keep the rim centered.

[inabis]

Pimp man.....that set up is real nice