535i w/ 166 ... Spacers?
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My Ride: 2008 535i Alpine White w/ Gray Interior; Premium, Sports, Cold Weather; Comfort Access, NAV, iPod Adapter, Sat Radio
Upgrades: ★ OEM 166 (245/35F : 275/30R) ★ Motorcepts HID AEs & Fogs ★ License Plate LEDs ★ 35% Tints ★
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Hey guys...
Finally got my 'new to me' wheels put on the car this weekend. I got a nice set of 166 OEMs with new Falken 452 tires (F: 245/35-19, R: 275/30-19).
I also got 35% all-around window tints from Lorenzo's in the BX.
I was wondering what spacer width I need to go with on the rear. I think the fronts are OK. For the rear, I'm not sure if I measured correctly, but there is a distance of 1" between the wheel surface and the fender exterior. I'm on stock sports suspension.
Anyone here running a similar setup?
tia
Finally got my 'new to me' wheels put on the car this weekend. I got a nice set of 166 OEMs with new Falken 452 tires (F: 245/35-19, R: 275/30-19).
I also got 35% all-around window tints from Lorenzo's in the BX.
I was wondering what spacer width I need to go with on the rear. I think the fronts are OK. For the rear, I'm not sure if I measured correctly, but there is a distance of 1" between the wheel surface and the fender exterior. I'm on stock sports suspension.
Anyone here running a similar setup?
tia
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With 10mm spacers on rear you should be safe. (no rubbing if those are 9.5 inch wide)
You can also consider 12mm but i don't guarantee for no rubbing. (it shouldn't rub but ..)
You can also consider 12mm but i don't guarantee for no rubbing. (it shouldn't rub but ..)
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My Ride: 2008 535i Alpine White w/ Gray Interior; Premium, Sports, Cold Weather; Comfort Access, NAV, iPod Adapter, Sat Radio
Upgrades: ★ OEM 166 (245/35F : 275/30R) ★ Motorcepts HID AEs & Fogs ★ License Plate LEDs ★ 35% Tints ★
Wish List: MTech Kit : Matte Black Kidney Grilles : R1 Concepts / Hawk Brake Kit : Blacked-out Orion Headlights
Yep, they are 9.5" width. Thx
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[sup]12mm with sports suspension. some of those guys don't rub cause they got upgraded suspension, but 12's will rub on a good dip. I am going to get my rears rolled.[/sup]
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My Ride: 2004 BMW E60 530i, upgrades: Magnaflow exhaust, Mtec angel eyes and low beam head lights, Just purchased 172 style wheels, looking around for the best tires on Tire Rack now. R1 concepts rotors drilled/slotted. Saving for the M-style kit from Trinity Auto.
Hey guys...
Finally got my 'new to me' wheels put on the car this weekend. I got a nice set of 166 OEMs with new Falken 452 tires (F: 245/35-19, R: 275/30-19).
I also got 35% all-around window tints from Lorenzo's in the BX.
I was wondering what spacer width I need to go with on the rear. I think the fronts are OK. For the rear, I'm not sure if I measured correctly, but there is a distance of 1" between the wheel surface and the fender exterior. I'm on stock sports suspension.
Anyone here running a similar setup?
tia
Finally got my 'new to me' wheels put on the car this weekend. I got a nice set of 166 OEMs with new Falken 452 tires (F: 245/35-19, R: 275/30-19).
I also got 35% all-around window tints from Lorenzo's in the BX.
I was wondering what spacer width I need to go with on the rear. I think the fronts are OK. For the rear, I'm not sure if I measured correctly, but there is a distance of 1" between the wheel surface and the fender exterior. I'm on stock sports suspension.
Anyone here running a similar setup?
tia
I am going to place Falken's on my car as well. Waiting for my 172 rims to be delivered. Getting an Mtec aero kit for my carc as well. Let me know how you like the Falken's, car looks great!
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My Ride: 2008 535i Alpine White w/ Gray Interior; Premium, Sports, Cold Weather; Comfort Access, NAV, iPod Adapter, Sat Radio
Upgrades: ★ OEM 166 (245/35F : 275/30R) ★ Motorcepts HID AEs & Fogs ★ License Plate LEDs ★ 35% Tints ★
Wish List: MTech Kit : Matte Black Kidney Grilles : R1 Concepts / Hawk Brake Kit : Blacked-out Orion Headlights
Is that a pic with 12.5's in your sig? Looks great!
Will do. I'll keep a close eye on tread wear. thx
Will do. I'll keep a close eye on tread wear. thx
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Hey guys, Didn't wanna start a new thread since my question is related to the topic here. I've been messing around with the Offset Calculator here- http://www.jonathanrowny.com/page/offset-calculator and I've been stumped with the "Fender distance to hub" measurement, and I sure do not want to remove my wheel to measure it. Theoretically the distance calculation of 20mm (from an ET20 rim face, stock sport 122s) to the fender would give me that measurement, but I would like to confirm that with some sort of documentation from BMW or someone who's calculated this already. Sorry if i thread jacked, but the question seams to have not been covered yet!
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12 or 15 should do the trick...
you can always measure the gap for yourself as well though...here's how
you can always measure the gap for yourself as well though...here's how