Spacers - Good or bad???
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Sorry if this topic has been covered but I couldn't find discussions about spacer use - good of bad - by searching. I've found some aftermarket wheels for my '05 545 but the dealer says they would require spacers. I know that Discount Tire will not touch/mount wheels with spacers, so I'm wondering why they feel spacers are a liability? Is there anything wrong with spacers and longer bolts? If not, how do you know how big a spacer you would need? Thanks in advance...
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There are OEM given specs for E60 tires and wheels 16 -19"!
Any other measures are not perfect for your car!
Buy only high quality rims and tires.
Spacers and/or any other non BMW adjustments will not make you satisfied,
in the long run!
Any other measures are not perfect for your car!
Buy only high quality rims and tires.
Spacers and/or any other non BMW adjustments will not make you satisfied,
in the long run!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='635358' date='Jul 29 2008, 09:01 PM
There are OEM given specs for E60 tires and wheels 16 -19"!
Any other measures are not perfect for your car!
Buy only high quality rims and tires.
Spacers and/or any other non BMW adjustments will not make you satisfied,
in the long run!
Any other measures are not perfect for your car!
Buy only high quality rims and tires.
Spacers and/or any other non BMW adjustments will not make you satisfied,
in the long run!
is that a fact.........i was considering spacers!!
do BMW sell any OEM spacers? is it a possibility
i was really hoping to get them!
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Spacers are certainly not something to be afraid of so long as you stick with a reputable brand like H&R. The H&R TRACK+ spacers we carry are forged magnesium alloy that are built to withstand repeated street and track use so you can rest assured that they will not crack under pressure. We also offer them with the longer bolts so they are a direct install on your car as well.
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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='635512' date='Jul 29 2008, 04:23 PM
Spacers are certainly not something to be afraid of so long as you stick with a reputable brand like H&R. The H&R TRACK+ spacers we carry are forged magnesium alloy that are built to withstand repeated street and track use so you can rest assured that they will not crack under pressure. We also offer them with the longer bolts so they are a direct install on your car as well.
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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW' post='635512' date='Jul 29 2008, 04:23 PM
Spacers are certainly not something to be afraid of so long as you stick with a reputable brand like H&R. The H&R TRACK+ spacers we carry are forged magnesium alloy that are built to withstand repeated street and track use so you can rest assured that they will not crack under pressure. We also offer them with the longer bolts so they are a direct install on your car as well.
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