Spacer help for my 328xi Pre-lci

WinTheDay22 · 04-03-2016, 07:46 PM

Hello, I recently purchased new rims for my ride: Apex EC 7.
The specs are: 18in, front 8.5, offset 35 with 235/40, and rear 9.5, offset 35 with 265/35 tires by Aelous.
I want an a little more of an aggressive look. I was hoping to install spacers for the front and rear.
My pre-lci has stock suspension, let me know if putting 3mm spacers are appropriate. I would hate to have any rubbing.

Thanks!

UPDATE:
Started running the most aggressive specs possible:

Still running stock suspension, but im about to upgrade without lowering the height.

Now I run Michelin Super Sports, 245/40r18 +275/35r18 with 12mm and 15mm spacers.

They don't poke out too much, the side walls sit parallel to the fenders if that makes sense.

Plus, when running spacers use studs; they're more efficient to use and they look pretty damn race car.

I sure came a long way; 3mm spacers - what a joke!! Will be posting pics soon.

deathmetaldrums · 04-03-2016, 07:55 PM

Three mm? You should be fine, though if youre going for aggressive 3mm is unlikely to create much if any aesthetic difference.

Good luck, nice looking car.

WinTheDay22 · 04-03-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by deathmetaldrums

Three mm? You should be fine, though if youre going for aggressive 3mm is unlikely to create much if any aesthetic difference.

Good luck, nice looking car.

Thank you for your submission. Would you think 5mm is pushing it?

Mike. · 04-03-2016, 08:02 PM

you basically have SUV 4x4 suspension..you're not going to rub.

WinTheDay22 · 04-03-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

you basically have SUV 4x4 suspension..you're not going to rub.

Yes I do have high suspension however, where I live in the northeast tru-state, the roads are not perfect. There are a lot of bumpers and dips on the highways. I don't want it to rub when I encounter them.

Mike. · 04-03-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WinTheDay22

Yes I do have high suspension however, where I live in the northeast tru-state, the roads are not perfect. There are a lot of bumpers and dips on the highways. I don't want it to rub when I encounter them.

You wont.

Im an XI lowered with I think 12/15mm spacers and its fine. I live on LI and frequent queens a lot... my car never rubs when it encounters dips

dannyhavok · 04-03-2016, 08:20 PM

I wouldn't mind piggybacking on this thread. I have stock 16" style 268, 16x7, 31 offset. I'm going to put on 225/50/16 tires and may lower a bit in the future. I'd like to spacer them out as well.

Would 15mm rear, 12mm front be too much?

WinTheDay22 · 04-03-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

You wont.

Im an XI lowered with I think 12/15mm spacers and its fine. I live on LI and frequent queens a lot... my car never rubs when it encounters dips

Excellent, you know the horrors of the roads. Especially in the city hahah

WinTheDay22 · 04-03-2016, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

You wont.

Im an XI lowered with I think 12/15mm spacers and its fine. I live on LI and frequent queens a lot... my car never rubs when it encounters dips

If you can, post a picture up here so I can see yours.

Mike. · 04-03-2016, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WinTheDay22

Excellent, you know the horrors of the roads. Especially in the city hahah

haha..the worst!!!

Mike. · 04-03-2016, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyhavok

I wouldn't mind piggybacking on this thread. I have stock 16" style 268, 16x7, 31 offset. I'm going to put on 225/50/16 tires and may lower a bit in the future. I'd like to spacer them out as well.

Would 15mm rear, 12mm front be too much?

Thats what I have, see pic below

Quote:

Originally Posted by WinTheDay22

If you can, post a picture up here so I can see yours.

There are other pics but Im too lazy to search threads for them

dannyhavok · 04-03-2016, 08:31 PM

Thank you Mike!! That looks great. What are you lowered on? Your car sits just how I'd like mine to and I've got an xDrive as well.

Cory S · 04-04-2016, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyhavok

Would 15mm rear, 12mm front be too much?

12-15mm rear, 5-7mm front would be perfect...

WinTheDay22 · 04-04-2016, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory S

12-15mm rear, 5-7mm front would be perfect...

What's the most I can put in mine? 5mm?

1QuikWS6 · 04-05-2016, 05:54 AM

I have 12mm front/15mm rear on my 09' 328iX with OEM 193M wheels 8F/8.5R & 225/40-18F/255/35-18R tires on stock suspension.

No problems with rubbing whatsoever even on crappy PA roads - we basically are sky high over the tires. As long as your shocks/springs are still in good shape you will have no problems.

A 3-5mm spacer will really not even be noticeable. I stay away from 10mm spacers due to the way they fit with OEM hub (spacers bottom out on hub lip before bottoming out on hub face). Only 10mm spacers I would venture to use would be from TurnerMotorsports as they design them differently, even then I would double check...

While you're at installing spacers - get yourself a set of 90MM Stud Kit (if you're using 12 & 15 spacers) & get rid of the lug bolts. Makes swapping out wheels between seasons much easier, & there are many lugs you can buy that are nicer than the factory bolts.

I get my studs/lugs from MotorSports Hardware, but would also buy from Turner. ECSTuning sells entire stud/lug kits as well.

dannyhavok · 04-19-2016, 06:07 PM

Came across a good deal in the marketplace... could I get away with 20mm rear, 15mm front considering I'm running 205/50/16 on 16x7 wheels at stock xDrive ride height?

muncie21 · 04-22-2016, 02:31 PM

I have a 335xi
15mm spacers in the back rubbed on lowered springs. I had to change to 12mm spacers

dannyhavok · 04-22-2016, 05:23 PM

Wow, good to know.. thanks for the reply. Were you on stock wheels/tires or running something really wide?

cdc5806 · 04-25-2016, 09:53 AM

Currently running on my 328i with stock sport suspension:
Running Replica CSLs

Fronts: 18x8 et 35 with 12mm spacers (Precision European Motorwerks on Amazon)
Rears: 18x9 et 35 with 20mm spacers ( Precision European Motorwerks on Amazon)

Looks and drives much better! Fitment is great

NiNeTyOne · 04-26-2016, 12:14 AM

Just to toss this out there, I'm running 8" F&R wheels, with Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec tires at 225/45 17 with 15mm front spacers and 18mm rear, and I could easily have gone with 20mm rear without too much drama. I may have had to do the slightest roll in the rear at 20mm, but 18mm has been all good.

Your mileage may vary with different tires, esp run flats.

gds52 · 04-26-2016, 02:47 PM

Go for 5mm, 3mm will be less.. I had similar gap left on my wheels and I did 5mm, some rubbing but got set with alignment. my car is e93 and lowered.
My recommendation for spacers is ECS tuning, best price and the spacer comes with the bolts.

Clammy · 04-26-2016, 03:22 PM

Pre-LCI E90 with stock sport suspension:

I'm running Michelin PSS 235/40R18 on 18x8.5 ET35 (with 10mm spacer) on the front and 275/35R18 on 18x9.5 ET35 (no spacers) in the rear. No fender roll, and no rubbing.

Cheers!

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WinTheDay22 Private First Class 23 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E90 328xi '08 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Westchester NY (914) iTrader: (0)	Spacer help for my 328xi Pre-lci Hello, I recently purchased new rims for my ride: Apex EC 7. The specs are: 18in, front 8.5, offset 35 with 235/40, and rear 9.5, offset 35 with 265/35 tires by Aelous. I want an a little more of an aggressive look. I was hoping to install spacers for the front and rear. My pre-lci has stock suspension, let me know if putting 3mm spacers are appropriate. I would hate to have any rubbing. Thanks! UPDATE: Started running the most aggressive specs possible: Still running stock suspension, but im about to upgrade without lowering the height. Now I run Michelin Super Sports, 245/40r18 +275/35r18 with 12mm and 15mm spacers. They don't poke out too much, the side walls sit parallel to the fenders if that makes sense. Plus, when running spacers use studs; they're more efficient to use and they look pretty damn race car. I sure came a long way; 3mm spacers - what a joke!! Will be posting pics soon. Attached Images Last edited by WinTheDay22; 04-16-2018 at 05:42 PM..
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deathmetaldrums Private First Class 34 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Victoria, British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Three mm? You should be fine, though if youre going for aggressive 3mm is unlikely to create much if any aesthetic difference. Good luck, nice looking car.
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04-03-2016, 08:20 PM	#7
dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't mind piggybacking on this thread. I have stock 16" style 268, 16x7, 31 offset. I'm going to put on 225/50/16 tires and may lower a bit in the future. I'd like to spacer them out as well. Would 15mm rear, 12mm front be too much?
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dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Thank you Mike!! That looks great. What are you lowered on? Your car sits just how I'd like mine to and I've got an xDrive as well.
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04-05-2016, 05:54 AM	#15
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	I have 12mm front/15mm rear on my 09' 328iX with OEM 193M wheels 8F/8.5R & 225/40-18F/255/35-18R tires on stock suspension. No problems with rubbing whatsoever even on crappy PA roads - we basically are sky high over the tires. As long as your shocks/springs are still in good shape you will have no problems. A 3-5mm spacer will really not even be noticeable. I stay away from 10mm spacers due to the way they fit with OEM hub (spacers bottom out on hub lip before bottoming out on hub face). Only 10mm spacers I would venture to use would be from TurnerMotorsports as they design them differently, even then I would double check... While you're at installing spacers - get yourself a set of 90MM Stud Kit (if you're using 12 & 15 spacers) & get rid of the lug bolts. Makes swapping out wheels between seasons much easier, & there are many lugs you can buy that are nicer than the factory bolts. I get my studs/lugs from MotorSports Hardware, but would also buy from Turner. ECSTuning sells entire stud/lug kits as well. __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Came across a good deal in the marketplace... could I get away with 20mm rear, 15mm front considering I'm running 205/50/16 on 16x7 wheels at stock xDrive ride height?
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04-22-2016, 02:31 PM	#17
muncie21 First Lieutenant 122 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have a 335xi 15mm spacers in the back rubbed on lowered springs. I had to change to 12mm spacers
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04-22-2016, 05:23 PM	#18
dannyhavok Lieutenant 133 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '11 E90 328xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Wow, good to know.. thanks for the reply. Were you on stock wheels/tires or running something really wide?
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04-25-2016, 09:53 AM	#19
cdc5806 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	Currently running on my 328i with stock sport suspension: Running Replica CSLs Fronts: 18x8 et 35 with 12mm spacers (Precision European Motorwerks on Amazon) Rears: 18x9 et 35 with 20mm spacers ( Precision European Motorwerks on Amazon) Looks and drives much better! Fitment is great
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NiNeTyOne Touring cars rock 351 Rep 907 Posts Drives: e91 330xi / 997 GT3 Cup Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SEA iTrader: (0)	Just to toss this out there, I'm running 8" F&R wheels, with Dunlop Direzza ZII Star Spec tires at 225/45 17 with 15mm front spacers and 18mm rear, and I could easily have gone with 20mm rear without too much drama. I may have had to do the slightest roll in the rear at 20mm, but 18mm has been all good. Your mileage may vary with different tires, esp run flats.
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gds52 Colonel 886 Rep 2,720 Posts Drives: BMW Z4M Coupe, BMW 328i E93 Co Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Go for 5mm, 3mm will be less.. I had similar gap left on my wheels and I did 5mm, some rubbing but got set with alignment. my car is e93 and lowered. My recommendation for spacers is ECS tuning, best price and the spacer comes with the bolts.
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Clammy Captain 322 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Pre-LCI E90 with stock sport suspension: I'm running Michelin PSS 235/40R18 on 18x8.5 ET35 (with 10mm spacer) on the front and 275/35R18 on 18x9.5 ET35 (no spacers) in the rear. No fender roll, and no rubbing. Cheers!
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