Wheel Spacer difference?
05-12-2009, 08:24 PM
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I need to get some wheel spacers, I have a few questions. Do the brands matter at all, are they pretty much all the same? So far I see rouge engineering and H&R have them. Second question. I'm buying them for the rear haven't decided if I want front wheel spacers. Rear rims are 275/35 ZR19 19x9.5 What spacer size will make me flush with the fender. I don't want it sticking out at all. I was thinking 10MM but I'm not really sure. Any issues with front spacers? Thanks.
05-12-2009, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='876879' date='May 12 2009, 09:24 PM
I need to get some wheel spacers, I have a few questions. Do the brands matter at all, are they pretty much all the same? So far I see rouge engineering and H&R have them. Second question. I'm buying them for the rear haven't decided if I want front wheel spacers. Rear rims are 275/35 ZR19 19x9.5 What spacer size will make me flush with the fender. I don't want it sticking out at all. I was thinking 10MM but I'm not really sure. Any issues with front spacers? Thanks.
H&R is a good bet, they are hubcentric so no issues with rubbing
I am running them right now with it being slammed and with volks, they work great but kinda pricey 12mm is what im using.
05-13-2009, 06:36 AM
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youneed to know your offsets before you can figure out what size spacers you need.
05-13-2009, 07:13 AM
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Where can I find the offsets? My rims came on the car. I've heard alot of manufactures don't supply offset numbers?
05-13-2009, 08:47 AM
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05-13-2009, 09:21 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
This picture is from the SCC spacer Mounting Instructions booklet.
Enlarge the pic and measure your car in millimeters.
Enlarge the pic and measure your car in millimeters.
05-13-2009, 09:33 AM
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your offsets may or may not be stamped on your wheels somewhere. I know in my case that DPE does not supply offsets which is why I haven't looked at spacers yet. 
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
i have 15mm from rogue... that pushed mine out a little and made them more flush..