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      08-17-2018, 01:16 PM   #1
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E90 330i M Sport , Wheel spacer advice

Hi All,

Got the above model and want to widen the track a little. Does anyone know if I can buy a set of 4 just slide on spacers , that will widen it slightly but without new ext bolts etc. So I can use my nuts etc still. ? Thanks
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      08-19-2018, 05:22 PM   #2
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Does anyone know if I can buy a set of 4 just slide on spacers , that will widen it slightly but without new ext bolts etc. So I can use my nuts etc still. ?
Firstly you will not get much of a track increase without longer studs - Just think how many turns you have on the nut now and then if you put any significant spacer between the wheel and hub will you be able to get the nut on at all?

Secondly with a car of that weight and 3 litres of BMW power you would be mad just to fit loose spacers. The sensible thing is to do the job properly with machined bolt on spacers, fit wider wheels of the appropriate offset, or leave it as standard.
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      08-20-2018, 06:29 AM   #3
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IMHO always fit hub-centric spacers, and yes, longer bolts should always be fitted. You will probably need a minimum of 12mm anyway to make a visible difference to your car. See here for how to measure for the size of spacers you need:

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