Winter Setup / Spacer Help

Johnnyr135 · 12-08-2008, 12:55 PM

Hi guys I need to buy wheels and tires for the winter and I have decided on the Breyton GTS-R, Black and the Michelin Pilot PA3 Frt 225/40/18 RR 255/40/18 I am thinking I will need a 5 - 8mm spacer for the front. Where could I buy the spacers? I have never shopped for anything like this in the past and I do not know much about them. Thank you for the help guys

Gary@TireRack · 12-08-2008, 01:37 PM

You won't need a spacer on the front to run that size. That will easily clear on the front.
The rear size is just a little tall.

Gill

Johnnyr135 · 12-08-2008, 02:03 PM

I want to use the bigger rims in front Gill I won't need a spacer for that? I looked all over tire rack for a winter tire setup that is good in the dry that will fit these rims. I want the bigger front rims because I will be putting bigger rubber on them in the summer, so what winter tires would you recommend I buy I need to order these today so that I can have them before the snow hits this week. Thanks

Gary@TireRack · 12-08-2008, 02:23 PM

Sorry, I thought you were talking about the 7.5" up front. The 8.5" would likely require a spacer with that high offset.

H&R sells them directly. You can reach them at 888-827-8881. Others here might be able to tell you exactly what mm you might need, but I'm not exactly sure, not having tried it myself.

Gill

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Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Winter Setup / Spacer Help Hi guys I need to buy wheels and tires for the winter and I have decided on the Breyton GTS-R, Black and the Michelin Pilot PA3 Frt 225/40/18 RR 255/40/18 I am thinking I will need a 5 - 8mm spacer for the front. Where could I buy the spacers? I have never shopped for anything like this in the past and I do not know much about them. Thank you for the help guys __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	You won't need a spacer on the front to run that size. That will easily clear on the front. The rear size is just a little tall. Gill __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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Johnnyr135 Captain 73 Rep 893 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I want to use the bigger rims in front Gill I won't need a spacer for that? I looked all over tire rack for a winter tire setup that is good in the dry that will fit these rims. I want the bigger front rims because I will be putting bigger rubber on them in the summer, so what winter tires would you recommend I buy I need to order these today so that I can have them before the snow hits this week. Thanks __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Sorry, I thought you were talking about the 7.5" up front. The 8.5" would likely require a spacer with that high offset. H&R sells them directly. You can reach them at 888-827-8881. Others here might be able to tell you exactly what mm you might need, but I'm not exactly sure, not having tried it myself. Gill __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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