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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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hi guys putting spacers on the rears undecided on the size 12.5mm or 15mm any one got pics of there cars with either size on

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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bosshog1
hi guys putting spacers on the rears undecided on the size 12.5mm or 15mm any one got pics of there cars with either size on

cheers
Im also looking for some info on spacers. IF you put spacers on your rims will you increase the chances of Tire rubbing on the wheel well? Also anyone have issues with 20' rubbing?
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bosshog1
hi guys putting spacers on the rears undecided on the size 12.5mm or 15mm any one got pics of there cars with either size on

cheers
we need more info, what type of suspension you have (sport, non-sport, aftermarket....). Also need to know what wheels you have on your e60 currently, wheel size and widths...


Originally Posted by mr_rota
Im also looking for some info on spacers. IF you put spacers on your rims will you increase the chances of Tire rubbing on the wheel well? Also anyone have issues with 20' rubbing?
see above...

RE: rubbing, that will depend on the size of your wheels and tires, offsets, and suspension/ride height. A good number of members here have spacers and/or 20" wheels with and without modified suspension and avoid "rubbing". You just need to get all the proper information/specs first.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:24 AM
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hi guys sorry

my wheels are 19s style oem 125

my car is bmw e60 05 535d se with standard suspension i have been told 535d suspension is lower than all other se?

my alloys are 275/30/19 on the rears
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bosshog1
hi guys sorry

my wheels are 19s style oem 125

my car is bmw e60 05 535d se with standard suspension i have been told 535d suspension is lower than all other se?

my alloys are 275/30/19 on the rears
You can safely go with a 12mm spacer in front and a 15mm spacer in rear .

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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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My sig shows 15mm in the rear on stock sport pack suspension
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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i have sport suspensions and OEM 124s , can i go with a 20mm in rear ??
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sndohio
i have sport suspensions and OEM 124s , can i go with a 20mm in rear ??
Yes.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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hey ANZAFIN
i have 17 oem wheels non sport ..what spacer i can use..just to give a touch?...

thx
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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before this turns into an "ask Anzafin thread"...

here's an easy DIY on how to measure the wheel gap and figure out what size spacers you can install...


http://www.bimmerfes...d.php?p=5769868
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