spacers for 172's
01-24-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by bmellion' post='1096121' date='Jan 23 2010, 08:45 AM
I only think I need spacers in the front.? the front looks ok to me..
Newwyll...you're sure I won't have any rubbing in the back with 15mm spacers?
Thanks for the help!
Newwyll...you're sure I won't have any rubbing in the back with 15mm spacers?
Thanks for the help!
I am running 15mm H&R spacers on the rear with my 128s & M172s (both have ET32).
This set-up was also on my E61 Touring, which has less space in the rear due to the air suspension. The set-up was formally tested and approved for road use in Germany by T?V (the official German testing authority). This included putting the car up on a ramp to inspect the amount of space, a drive test for rubbing, and paper based check that the wheel-size / tyre-size / max-weight were still within the safety limits of the car. It passed them all without any issues.
You basically cannot get much more confirmation than that!!
So you can choose between 10-15mm with confidence and it simply comes down to the look you want
01-24-2010, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='1096803' date='Jan 24 2010, 01:48 PM
I am running 15mm H&R spacers on the rear with my 128s & M172s (both have ET32).
This set-up was also on my E61 Touring, which has less space in the rear due to the air suspension. The set-up was formally tested and approved for road use in Germany by T?V (the official German testing authority). This included putting the car up on a ramp to inspect the amount of space, a drive test for rubbing, and paper based check that the wheel-size / tyre-size / max-weight were still within the safety limits of the car. It passed them all without any issues.
You basically cannot get much more confirmation than that!!
So you can choose between 10-15mm with confidence and it simply comes down to the look you want
This set-up was also on my E61 Touring, which has less space in the rear due to the air suspension. The set-up was formally tested and approved for road use in Germany by T?V (the official German testing authority). This included putting the car up on a ramp to inspect the amount of space, a drive test for rubbing, and paper based check that the wheel-size / tyre-size / max-weight were still within the safety limits of the car. It passed them all without any issues.
You basically cannot get much more confirmation than that!!
So you can choose between 10-15mm with confidence and it simply comes down to the look you want
Thanks for all the help! Also, what brand is the way to go?
Bradd
01-25-2010, 07:26 AM
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Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
I never did spacers on the front and personally don't see the need to fit them.
My advice: Just fit the rear spacers and then decide if it already gives you the look you want
My advice: Just fit the rear spacers and then decide if it already gives you the look you want
01-28-2010, 01:28 PM
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Nerweezy,
I can't figure out how to PM with the new look of the sight now.
I asked before but don't remember - how much for the 15mm spacers in the rear for my 2008 550i sports package with stock 172's? and how much for the fronts at the recommended size?
I'm ready to purchase now.
Thanks!
I can't figure out how to PM with the new look of the sight now.
I asked before but don't remember - how much for the 15mm spacers in the rear for my 2008 550i sports package with stock 172's? and how much for the fronts at the recommended size?
I'm ready to purchase now.
Thanks!
01-29-2010, 01:10 AM
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Nerweezy,
I can't figure out how to PM with the new look of the sight now.
I asked before but don't remember - how much for the 15mm spacers in the rear for my 2008 550i sports package with stock 172's? and how much for the fronts at the recommended size?
I'm ready to purchase now.
Thanks!
I can't figure out how to PM with the new look of the sight now.
I asked before but don't remember - how much for the 15mm spacers in the rear for my 2008 550i sports package with stock 172's? and how much for the fronts at the recommended size?
I'm ready to purchase now.
Thanks!
01-30-2010, 08:12 AM
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I decided to order Macht Schnell (sp?) 12mm spacers for the rear..
I really wanted black in color, so this was the way to go.
Will post pics once I get them installed.
I really wanted black in color, so this was the way to go.
Will post pics once I get them installed.