Which Size Spacers for E92 M Sport 193M Wheels???

edirtaynine · 11-22-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by parham2652

yeah, I'm just gunna get my friend to help me out with it just in case. I don't want to damage anything.

dont over-think it. as long as you have the right size extended bolts, then it's really straight forward.

pn_e92 · 11-22-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

dont over-think it. as long as you have the right size extended bolts, then it's really straight forward.

alright. thanks!

roadkillrob · 11-22-2011, 03:27 PM

I have 193M's on my E92 (no difference in offset or fender width from E92), with the factory bridgestones on it, I had 15mm spacers. Switched to Michelin's and they have just a tad more sidewall thickness and the 15mm's rubbed just a little bit, so went down to 12.5mm's from Turner Motorsports, so the tire your running can make a slight difference also.

Rob

pn_e92 · 11-22-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I have 193M's on my E92 (no difference in offset or fender width from E92), with the factory bridgestones on it, I had 15mm spacers. Switched to Michelin's and they have just a tad more sidewall thickness and the 15mm's rubbed just a little bit, so went down to 12.5mm's from Turner Motorsports, so the tire your running can make a slight difference also.

Rob

I haven't changed anything, so I should be fine.
Thanks for input.

roadkillrob · 11-22-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

style 193m has the exact same offset as all the other 18" OEM for E92... therefore, 15-20mm for the rear will be fine, and for the front, 5mm, 8mm, and 15mm will work. Avoid 10mm and 12mm spacers at all cost, because these don't fit the E92 (the hub lip is 12mm).

Ignore most of this post, it is not accurate.

pn_e92 · 11-22-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Ignore most of this post, it is not accurate.

yeah. that's what I have been getting at. thanks!

roadkillrob · 11-22-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by parham2652

I haven't changed anything, so I should be fine.
Thanks for input.

The 15mm's with Bridestones on the 193's looked mint just enough room not to rub, but 16mm's would probably rub just a little.

pn_e92 · 11-22-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The 15mm's with Bridestones on the 193's looked mint just enough room not to rub, but 16mm's would probably rub just a little.

but is the 15mm flush with the fender for the front?
I am going for looks, not handling.

reprod · 11-22-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

dont over-think it. as long as you have the right size extended bolts, then it's really straight forward.

Depending on the age of the hub and conditions (rust, etc.) some slight grinding/sanding may be needed. It is also good practice to place some anti-seize on the center piece of the hub. I am in NYC so I need to think about snow, salt and cold which have led to rust in my scenario.

reprod · 11-22-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dmatre

I have 12mm front, 15mm rear on original M-sport E90 (193M wheels also).

The look is a lot better, but I think that I could go with 15mm front/20mm rear and still not rub.

E90 have more room in the rear than the E92. I believe 15mm is our safe bet for the rear. 15mm on the front may be a bit too flush...

pn_e92 · 11-22-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reprod

E90 have more room in the rear than the E92. I believe 15mm is our safe bet for the rear. 15mm on the front may be a bit too flush...

so are you just suggesting to go with the 12mm front and 15mm rear for my E92?

samchoi604 · 11-22-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward

HOLY awful info!

hub lip is NOT 12 mm. I have 12 mm on all four corners of my 335is and they are beyond perfect in fitment, both aesthetically and on the hub surface.

The hub lips protrude 12mm on my E92 335i. See images below (0.472in = 12mm). I got screwed over with 12mm spacers because they don't sit flush with the hub. There was a 1mm gap.

So either they updated the hubs for 335is, or there is a 0.5mm - 1mm gap between your spacers and your hub, depending on brand (ECS Tuning, for example, uses 12.5mm spacers which is OK) and you didn't notice it?

Even Rogue Engineering acknowledges this. See their notes section.
http://www.rogueengineering.com/mm5/...t_Code=WSPACER

samchoi604 · 11-22-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Ignore most of this post, it is not accurate.

See above post and educate yourself.

emre · 11-23-2011, 02:19 AM

I needed a slight fender roll with 12mm spacers and 265/30 Goodyears, OEM 19"
Running 12mm spacers also front with 235/35
BTW I had no problems fitting 12mm's

reprod · 11-23-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by parham2652

so are you just suggesting to go with the 12mm front and 15mm rear for my E92?

I would suggest going with 12mm front and 12mm rear if you are dropped. I feel comfortable recommending 12mm front and 15mm rear if you are on the stock ride height. Of course, tires are also a running factor in determining whether rubbing will occur.

I want to pass by my mechanic to get some precise measuring done since I have a slightly dropped car. I already have 12mm in the rear as my benchmark. He will need to see if there is 3mm to spare under full compression.

Edward · 11-23-2011, 11:44 AM

I dunno, I agree that the caliper test is definitive, but I know that my 12 mm fit perfectly flush against the hub. I could not get a piece of paper between the hub and the spacer. And of course the spacer fits into the wheel flush also, which I tested with the wheel off. I've taken my car to a registered speedo reading of 143 mph which is probably an actual speed of 130 mph and the car was rock solid and the steering wheel felt as still as if I were idling.

VMRWheels · 11-23-2011, 02:59 PM

The best way to really determine the right spacer size for your needs is to measure the distance from the wheels to the fenders. Some people like more aggressive fitment than others so this ensures you get exactly what you'd like.

remmib · 11-23-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by reprod

Can you guys post pics of your setups... I'm interested also. Also, please note whether you are dropped or not.

I'm currently running 12mm H&R in the rear. I am thinking about moving those to the front and getting something larger for the rear. I am running a slight drop on KWs (nothing aggressive).

Just an FYI... 12mm works just fine on the e9x. There is a hub lip built into the spacer, only the 10mm does not fit correctly. My 12mm from H&R fits perfectly flush.

I fit hubcentric 10mm spacers on my e90.

JunkStory · 11-23-2011, 03:49 PM

I can confirm SOME E9x (possibly the early builds) have that hub thing sticking out by as much as 12.5mm. There was a picture taken by one of the vendors which shows the 12.5mm with a caliper measuring. One member ended up going to a shop to have the protrusion sanded down to 10mm.

By the way, you can run OEM wheels with as much as 18mm in the front and lowered by 0.5" without any issue. That's what I'm doing. It's the rear that is the first to rub (15mm spacers in the rear for me and no rubbing at all, but 18mm rear rubs on highway dips).

335REGULATION · 07-05-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dmatre

I have 12mm front, 15mm rear on original M-sport E90 (193M wheels also).

The look is a lot better, but I think that I could go with 15mm front/20mm rear and still not rub.

Do you have pics?

skunkd · 07-20-2013, 08:38 AM

Are you guys talking about xdrive e92's or rwd? I would imagine that makes a difference when picking out front and rear spacers with 193M wheels no?

What sizes are recommended for an e92 328i xdrive m sport?

jtn001 · 03-28-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by parham2652

So I have got the E92 LCI 328i with the M Sport and love it.
My wheels are the 193m stye. I haven't done any mods or anything.

Which size spacers (front and back) would you guys recommend?

I just want it to look good aesthetically, the wheels being flush with the fenders.
I don't want any damage to the car or wheels, so no rubbing, and want it to be safe. I have heard 20mm are way too wide and are unsafe.

Thanks!!!

P.S. I don't care about better handling, just want it to be aesthetically pleasing.
Thanks.

Hey man, sorry to bump this old thread but what size spacers did you end up getting? I'm in the exact same boat as you, I have a 2011 328i M sport with 193m wheels. I was thinking 12mm for both the front and rear but would get 12mm in front and 15mm in rear if there is absolutely no rubbing or negative affects to the geometry and handling of the car.

I plan on keeping my rims stock and won't be dropping the car... will prob just keep the stock msport suspension.

Please let me know.... thanks.

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Edward Colonel 377 Rep 2,982 Posts Drives: 2013.9999 E92 Jerez ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I dunno, I agree that the caliper test is definitive, but I know that my 12 mm fit perfectly flush against the hub. I could not get a piece of paper between the hub and the spacer. And of course the spacer fits into the wheel flush also, which I tested with the wheel off. I've taken my car to a registered speedo reading of 143 mph which is probably an actual speed of 130 mph and the car was rock solid and the steering wheel felt as still as if I were idling.
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JunkStory Major 160 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 8V RS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98230 iTrader: (3)	I can confirm SOME E9x (possibly the early builds) have that hub thing sticking out by as much as 12.5mm. There was a picture taken by one of the vendors which shows the 12.5mm with a caliper measuring. One member ended up going to a shop to have the protrusion sanded down to 10mm. By the way, you can run OEM wheels with as much as 18mm in the front and lowered by 0.5" without any issue. That's what I'm doing. It's the rear that is the first to rub (15mm spacers in the rear for me and no rubbing at all, but 18mm rear rubs on highway dips). Last edited by JunkStory; 11-23-2011 at 03:56 PM..
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skunkd Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2004 STI 2008 BMW M5 2004 530i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Are you guys talking about xdrive e92's or rwd? I would imagine that makes a difference when picking out front and rear spacers with 193M wheels no? What sizes are recommended for an e92 328i xdrive m sport?
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