Adding 12mm Spacers
08-18-2007, 06:55 AM
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My Ride: Close to ordering 2008 550i Sport Packg w/ sport auto tran.
Previous owner of 2000 328i and 2003 E39 M5
I take delivery next week. Should I have these installed at the dealer and order them now or do it after I take delivery?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
08-18-2007, 07:44 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Buy the OEM Style M5 166 or 167 wheels and non-RF 245/35 and 285/30 19" quality tyres and forget the spacers!
08-18-2007, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SSBaronM5' post='459968' date='Aug 18 2007, 03:55 PM
I take delivery next week. Should I have these installed at the dealer and order them now or do it after I take delivery?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
I seriously doubt a main dealer would fit spacers for you on a brand new car. Because these are a non-standard device which can, in theory, put strain on the cars wheel bearing parts I'm pretty sure they would invalidate your warranty on said parts- and thus it's unlikely a main dealer would do it for you.
It's worth a try though , as you may be able to get themto do it for free!
(PS Ignore the previous poster. 172s are way cooler than those M5 wheels!
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08-18-2007, 09:28 AM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
I believe italia550i had his spacers installed at the dealer prior to taking delivery......agree on the 166 vs 172s
08-18-2007, 09:42 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i ZSP with Style 167 wheels
Originally Posted by BoDog' post='460004' date='Aug 18 2007, 12:39 PM
I agree, the 172's are one of the best looking OEM wheels for the 5 series
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Originally Posted by SSBaronM5' post='459968' date='Aug 18 2007, 07:55 AM
I take delivery next week. Should I have these installed at the dealer and order them now or do it after I take delivery?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
Where do you recommend I have these put on? Where can i order them from?
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