Lowering with Spacers?

JWadle · 06-27-2007, 05:29 PM

I have 18x8.5 BBS wheels with 38mm offsets and 235/40 tires all around on my 335xi. On the rears I have added 15mm spacers for a net offset of 23mm. I want to install KW V3 coilovers to lower about 1" but am concerned the tires will rub. How can I determine if this will work before installing the coilovers?

Has anyone else lowered with rear spacers?

Ray · 06-27-2007, 08:32 PM

The OE 162 wheel is 18x8.5 with a +37mm offset about the same size as your BBS.
Many members have already used KW coilovers with the factory wheels while others have lowered their cars with 15mm spacers.

montreal_bimmer · 06-28-2007, 01:13 PM

it may rub, but you can always get smaller spacers... and with the fully adjustable suspension, you will have a variety of setups you can try out...

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Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	The OE 162 wheel is 18x8.5 with a +37mm offset about the same size as your BBS. Many members have already used KW coilovers with the factory wheels while others have lowered their cars with 15mm spacers.
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	it may rub, but you can always get smaller spacers... and with the fully adjustable suspension, you will have a variety of setups you can try out...
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