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[Anon007]

Hey, I was curious as to what mm spacers I should use for my rear wheels.

My rear wheels are Ventus V12 evo : 255/40 on a 2006 3 series.

I was thinking either 15mm, or 20mm. What have you guys used in the past/think. Also are there any problems that could occur from going wide to 20mm even though it's the rear set.

Thanks, Jason

It might help if we knew some specs on the wheels in question...

[Anon007]

BMW OEM Wheels 161
(Front: 17x8 ET34 225/45 R17)
(Rear: 17x8.5 ET37 255/40 R17)

[Tallest]

by adding spacers you're always going to be putting more stress on the hubs, but I know people even tracked cars with spacers and all OK.

20mm should be fine, but would't go more (if this is a pre-LCI where track is narrower). If your tyres have very square shoulders like on michelins then may be 12-15mm is better.

[Anon007]

It's a 2006 325i, should of stated that

[Anon007]

Anyone able to confirm this about 20mm?

[Beas]

dude, go measure it. its that simple. if ur car is 4x4 status, just jack up the other corner so the wheel tucks in to the fender, or close. then measure, buy spacers. its not rocket surgery.

[bmw325i]

12 up front 20 in the rear

[Moz_e90]

I've got 20mm in the rears on 2006 325. No rubbing issues on non-Sp suspension. I get lots of compliments on the stance with the 18" 162 wheels. The tires are now flush w/the body.

Will add 12mm's in the front very soon, and then coilovers.

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by Moz_e90

I've got 20mm in the rears on 2006 325. No rubbing issues on non-Sp suspension. I get lots of compliments on the stance with the 18" 162 wheels. The tires are now flush w/the body.

Will add 12mm's in the front very soon, and then coilovers.

any pics with the install? curious how it looks with spacer and non-sport suspension. Currently on non-sport but with 18s and considering spacers too.

[Anon007]

Originally Posted by research

any pics with the install? curious how it looks with spacer and non-sport suspension. Currently on non-sport but with 18s and considering spacers too.

I just put on 20mm spacers on rear of 325i yesterday, will take pics and post them this weekend. they look flush and really good

[edirtaynine]

Originally Posted by JasonDCarton

My rear wheels are Ventus V12 evo : 255/40 on a 2006 3 series.

those are your tires. not wheels.

[George@V]

Originally Posted by research

by adding spacers you're always going to be putting more stress on the hubs, but I know people even tracked cars with spacers and all OK.

20mm should be fine, but would't go more (if this is a pre-LCI where track is narrower). If your tyres have very square shoulders like on michelins then may be 12-15mm is better.

Adding spacers is not any different than installing a different OEM wheel with a lower offset. If hubs would prematurely fail as a result of adding spacers, then they would also fail as a result of running different OEM wheels that are wider and lower offset than original.

[bmw325i]

Originally Posted by JasonDCarton

I just put on 20mm spacers on rear of 325i yesterday, will take pics and post them this weekend. they look flush and really good

Cool now add 12mm spacers up front and you'll be set.

[VMRWheels]

20mm's in the rear, 12-15's in the front.

[bamboostk86]

Wheres the pics? I love how as soon as people get the answer there lookin for its over....finish ur threads!!

Originally Posted by bamboostk86

Wheres the pics? I love how as soon as people get the answer there lookin for its over....finish ur threads!!

Exactly!!!

[Anon007]

Oops

[bamboostk86]

Right on dude, thats looks tight nice and flush thnx fr the pics

[mlifxs]

nice!

I'm doing something similar next week,