Wheel Spacers make a mean look
03-31-2010, 08:20 AM
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I am running 12mm spacers in the rear...no prob...but my front 15mm spacers are giving me a little shimmy in the wheel...but its due to the tires being worn...I think 
03-31-2010, 08:25 AM
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the wheels that pic look pushed out enough, i dont think you'd be able to do anything more than a 5mm spacer on that car. and even that would prob cause some rubbing, u have to measure the distance between the sidewall and the inside of the fender and then thats the size spacer u can run
03-31-2010, 08:25 AM
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My Ride: 2000 540i/6: Silver
Model Year: 2000
A lot of people use spacers...
5mm is common, 10-15 for me is too much if its driven alot.
Added wear to the wheel bearing
Added stress to the studs...you'll need longer bolts...
I always say to get the right wheel with the right offset off the bat, although wide stances are hot on this car...
It all depends on how picky you are about your car...although I wouldnt do it, I would never tell anyone not to, because it looks awesome. Just know what might come later down the road.
For me the risks dont outweigh the look, but most people tend to say, "fuck it"
5mm is common, 10-15 for me is too much if its driven alot.
Added wear to the wheel bearing
Added stress to the studs...you'll need longer bolts...
I always say to get the right wheel with the right offset off the bat, although wide stances are hot on this car...
It all depends on how picky you are about your car...although I wouldnt do it, I would never tell anyone not to, because it looks awesome. Just know what might come later down the road.
For me the risks dont outweigh the look, but most people tend to say, "fuck it"
03-31-2010, 08:27 AM
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if you do it right, and get hub centric spacers, 10mm are safer than the 5mm that arent hub centric... just get the right size bolts and your good to go. I refuse to run 5mm spacers but i'll run 10mm all day long cause of the hub centric lip they have
03-31-2010, 01:59 PM
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Measure how much space/clearance you have but most run 5-15mm spacers in the rear for OEM wheels. The only side effect to them is making your car look too damn good...
03-31-2010, 03:05 PM
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If you really feel the need the need for spacers Turner motor sports have the best spacers I have ever bought or seen. They have military spec coating and notches for easy removal.
03-31-2010, 03:15 PM
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