Installing M5 OEM wheels on 535i
11-15-2007, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by graffarid' post='494712' date='Nov 15 2007, 01:38 PM
I never installed spacers before. Do they change they way car drives or absolutely no difference? Do you get less performance or less handling with them?
They look really good. Without them (at least 12mm), the rear wheels look very small for 19" wheels.
11-15-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='494732' date='Nov 15 2007, 11:18 AM
I do not find any difference, and I have 20mm spacers (probably the largest you can have without going off the deep end).
They look really good. Without them (at least 12mm), the rear wheels look very small for 19" wheels.
They look really good. Without them (at least 12mm), the rear wheels look very small for 19" wheels.
Does it matter where and which spacer to get? Do I have to use bolts that come with them?
11-15-2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by graffarid' post='494709' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:37 AM
Yeah I'm watching this auction currently.. But my 1st choice is bmwwheels.com they have about the same price.
11-16-2007, 02:38 AM
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My Ride: 545i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by graffarid' post='494709' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:37 AM
Yeah I'm watching this auction currently.. But my 1st choice is bmwwheels.com they have about the same price.
I bought my 166 wheels for $1650 shipped from east coast to west coast.
11-16-2007, 02:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 645 black sapphire metallic, 19" Style 166 (245/40 & 285/35 w 15mm spacers)
I use H&R spacers, very happy with them. Use only well-known manufacturer because cheap products can cause vibration. You need longer bolts for the wheels but no extra bolts for attaching spacers are needed. Install is very simple - just put them between the rim and caliper. I haven't noticed any change in handling or perrformance but have noticed the new look the spacers give to the car 
Regards,
Allar
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Allar
Originally Posted by graffarid' post='494859' date='Nov 16 2007, 02:13 AM
Does it matter where and which spacer to get? Do I have to use bolts that come with them?
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