Rear spacers question with OEM M5 wheels...M5 offset
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OK, I have the OEM M5 166 wheels on my '05 545i (not M6 fitment). Yes, the M6 offset looks better, more aggresive, so I am going to put spacer on (10mm). Last time I tried this the wheels just seemed to stick out too much. My negative camber (rear only) of course, is quite evident as it is on most 5 series. I put a 3' level next to the wheel (bottom on floor) and the bottom of the wheel (center) is perfectly flush with the center of the rear quarter panel (wheel opening). This normal? I do have a bit of weight in the trunk and had a full tank of gas if it matters. What are you guys doing?
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Originally Posted by sy1616' post='1013885' date='Sep 22 2009, 12:23 PM
OK, I have the OEM M5 166 wheels on my '05 545i (not M6 fitment). Yes, the M6 offset looks better, more aggresive, so I am going to put spacer on (10mm). Last time I tried this the wheels just seemed to stick out too much. My negative camber (rear only) of course, is quite evident as it is on most 5 series. I put a 3' level next to the wheel (bottom on floor) and the bottom of the wheel (center) is perfectly flush with the center of the rear quarter panel (wheel opening). This normal? I do have a bit of weight in the trunk and had a full tank of gas if it matters. What are you guys doing?
Thank you!
Vince
Thank you!
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='1014231' date='Sep 22 2009, 04:48 PM
This is strange as many members including myself have used 12mm spacers in the rear for OEM M5 wheels w/M5 offset and it fits flush with the fender, no rolling or rubbing whatsoever.
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