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      12-22-2012, 04:31 PM   #1
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What size spacers?

Hey guys, I recently got KW V1's for my e90 and now I need spacers to complete the look. I want an aggressive look and don't mind rolling my fenders. I'd like it to be flush/aggressive so I need some suggestions for sizes. Here are some pictures and the specs of my tires/wheels. I might also lower the front a little more once the coilovers settle in. Thanks guys!

Front Wheels Size:19x8.5 ET-35
Rear Wheels Size:19x9.5 ET-35

Front Tire Size: 235/19
Rear Tire Size: 255/19





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      12-22-2012, 06:51 PM   #3
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How do I properly measure it?
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hey bro.. i think you'll need to go with 10 in the front and 12 in the rear to get a nice flush look, but as mentioned above the best way to find out is to measure
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hey bro.. i think you'll need to go with 10 in the front and 12 in the rear to get a nice flush look, but as mentioned above the best way to find out is to measure
what do you think about 15? some local guy is selling it for an alright price. But what's the best way to measure?
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what do you think about 15? some local guy is selling it for an alright price. But what's the best way to measure?
do you mean 15 all around?
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do you mean 15 all around?
Just in the back 15, in the front 10 or 12 I guess whatever comes my way lol
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Just in the back 15, in the front 10 or 12 I guess whatever comes my way lol
ooohhhh ok i got you..but ya im pretty sure that for the front 10 will be the best size to go with but for the rears i think 15 will be too big
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15 might work with camber
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12/15 u wont go wrong with that !
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ooohhhh ok i got you..but ya im pretty sure that for the front 10 will be the best size to go with but for the rears i think 15 will be too big
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12/15 u wont go wrong with that !
I'll see how it goes guys thanks!!!
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Just in the back 15, in the front 10 or 12 I guess whatever comes my way lol
you seemed to answer your own question, nice car we're twins! haha
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you seemed to answer your own question, nice car we're twins! haha
lol really? Let's see some pics, you haven't posted any.
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lol really? Let's see some pics, you haven't posted any.


heres a pic of my set up two summers ago. i needed some spacers baaad haha
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heres a pic of my set up two summers ago. i needed some spacers baaad haha
woah they really are twins!
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