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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Is 10mm spacer going to fit well on our e60? and when you say 10mm, is it 5mm per side?

if not, whats the best you suggest?

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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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It all depends on the offset of your wheels. I use 12MM spacers in the rear wheel(OEM M166 M5 offset). And no 12MM on each side.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by al_ongvano
It all depends on the offset of your wheels. I use 12MM spacers in the rear wheel(OEM M166 M5 offset). And no 12MM on each side.
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It depends on the offsets and the width of the wheel. Tell us those measures (right and front) so it would be easier to tell the "right" size.
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ermm, honestly, im not sure? where can i find that info?

im using 19" m6 wheel. rep tho.
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ermm, honestly, im not sure? where can i find that info?

im using 19" m6 wheel. rep tho.
Check the backside of the wheels. If it's not there, then try to find the information from the seller's website.

To determine the size of spacers can also be done by estimating/measuring the free space between the tire and the edge of wheel well:
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin
Check the backside of the wheels. If it's not there, then try to find the information from the seller's website.

To determine the size of spacers can also be done by estimating/measuring the free space between the tire and the edge of wheel well:
thats a really nice diagram! thx very much!
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Originally Posted by barton2002
thats a really nice diagram! thx very much!
Thanks to Eric!
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks to Eric!
I suppose he's going to be wanting his own i-pad now
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hey sorry to thread jack, but i am curious what spacers i would need on my car as well...i am lowered on h&r springs and have stock 124s..do you know what spacers i would need for my front and rear to make my setup flush? thanks!
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Originally Posted by khangnguyen
hey sorry to thread jack, but i am curious what spacers i would need on my car as well...i am lowered on h&r springs and have stock 124s..do you know what spacers i would need for my front and rear to make my setup flush? thanks!
I'd put 5mm spacers front and 12mm or 15mm spacers rear.
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