Consensus on spacers

BrownBlazer · 06-05-2014, 11:10 AM

What is the consensus on what spacers are the best(brand)?
I need to get some 10mm fronts.

gtaccord · 06-05-2014, 11:22 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the brands sold in the vendor section of this forum.

I would suggest something smaller or larger than a 10 mm spacer. The 10 mm spacer is the exact width of the locator ring on the front hub which means that there is no positive location for the front wheel vs the hub. A smaller spacer leaves some of the ring exposed while thicker spacers have a ring built in. The other option is to get the front hub extenders from VAC.

BrownBlazer · 06-05-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the brands sold in the vendor section of this forum.

I would suggest something smaller or larger than a 10 mm spacer. The 10 mm spacer is the exact width of the locator ring on the front hub which means that there is no positive location for the front wheel vs the hub. A smaller spacer leaves some of the ring exposed while thicker spacers have a ring built in. The other option is to get the front hub extenders from VAC.

Are you sure about 10mm not having the hub centric rings?

From what I can tell on their site, at least the VRSF 10mm spacers have a hub centric ring on them.

solishe · 06-05-2014, 01:20 PM

H&R Trak Hubcentric even at 10mm. But I chose 12mm all around.

BrownBlazer · 06-05-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by solishe

H&R Trak Hubcentric even at 10mm. But I chose 12mm all around.

I am running 19x9 +35 in front right now, I don't think I can run 12mm spacers up front without rubbing. I am dropped on ST coilovers. Without running camber plates I don't know how much negative camber you can get up front.

gtaccord · 06-05-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BrownBlazer

Are you sure about 10mm not having the hub centric rings?

From what I can tell on their site, at least the VRSF 10mm spacers have a hub centric ring on them.

As far as I know but I am not an expert.

6MTF80 · 06-05-2014, 09:14 PM

I just got some Macht Schnell & I like them. Good quality & lighter than I thought they would be, plus the come with extended lugs. I got 10mm front 20mm rear from Kevin @ EAS.

BrownBlazer · 06-05-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

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Originally Posted by BrownBlazer

Are you sure about 10mm not having the hub centric rings?

From what I can tell on their site, at least the VRSF 10mm spacers have a hub centric ring on them.

As far as I know but I am not an expert.

VRSF 10mm have rings, asked vendor. It probably depends on brand.

yamazaho · 06-05-2014, 10:21 PM

I like Macht Schnell and Rogue Engineering.

mike-y · 06-06-2014, 11:45 AM

I used some generic 10mm spacers that had hubcentric rings for a while, so they do exist.

Dylanize · 06-06-2014, 02:25 PM

BMS spacers are great, and they're black for stealthy look.

mlifxs · 06-06-2014, 04:39 PM

From what I've read, the issue with 10mm is that some hubs protrude more than 10mm and prevent spacer from sitting flush. Maybe measure first?

BrownBlazer · 12-03-2014, 09:49 PM

Thought I would update this topic...
I went with MS 10mm spacers. They are hubcentric. It was the perfect size to just clear the strut on the inside and still not rub the fender. I have not played with camber yet up front but I am already pretty slammed on ST coils.

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gtaccord Major 56 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i xdrive [0.00]	I don't think you can go wrong with any of the brands sold in the vendor section of this forum. I would suggest something smaller or larger than a 10 mm spacer. The 10 mm spacer is the exact width of the locator ring on the front hub which means that there is no positive location for the front wheel vs the hub. A smaller spacer leaves some of the ring exposed while thicker spacers have a ring built in. The other option is to get the front hub extenders from VAC.
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solishe Captain 27 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 09 Spc Grey Met e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Worth TX iTrader: (15) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 [0.00]	H&R Trak Hubcentric even at 10mm. But I chose 12mm all around.
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6MTF80 Private First Class 12 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I just got some Macht Schnell & I like them. Good quality & lighter than I thought they would be, plus the come with extended lugs. I got 10mm front 20mm rear from Kevin @ EAS.
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 185 Rep 7,057 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	I like Macht Schnell and Rogue Engineering. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I used some generic 10mm spacers that had hubcentric rings for a while, so they do exist.
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Dylanize Captain Dutch Rudder 204 Rep 2,258 Posts Drives: AMG Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (8)	BMS spacers are great, and they're black for stealthy look. __________________ No more E92 or E82
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	From what I've read, the issue with 10mm is that some hubs protrude more than 10mm and prevent spacer from sitting flush. Maybe measure first?
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BrownBlazer Coupe'n 21 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2009 335i/2014 F10 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bend, OR iTrader: (0)	Thought I would update this topic... I went with MS 10mm spacers. They are hubcentric. It was the perfect size to just clear the strut on the inside and still not rub the fender. I have not played with camber yet up front but I am already pretty slammed on ST coils.
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