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Old 04-28-2009, 04:55 AM
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Hi guys,

Feel an idiot posting this up after all the Suspension/Spacer questions that have been asked and answered this week, but I'm looking for some info on what i've got planned.

Current Setup
19" 172's With Sport Suspension
Front: 245/35/19 ET18
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32

Proposed Setup 1
19" 172's With H&R Sports Springs
Front: 245/35/19 ET18 + 5mm Spacer (ET13)
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32 + 20mm Spacer (ET12)

Proposed Setup 2
19" 172's With Eibach Pro Springs
Front: 245/35/19 ET18 + 5mm Spacer (ET13)
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32 + 20mm Spacer (ET12)


I love the drop on the H&R, but I know im running low offsets so I'll be inclined to rub. Would this be in issue with a 275 trye?
Does anyone have any input?

Sag
Old 04-28-2009, 03:20 PM
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Any input on this guys??
Hoping to get some bits ordered in the next few days!

Thanks in advance, Sag
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im not the best with this but i will offer what i've gone with. After talking to a lot of wheel experts on here my setup is....

20x9 in the front offset of 20. Tire 245/35/20

20x10 in the rear offset of 25. Tire 275/30/20

After talking about this with multiple people it seems this setup will run pretty close to perfect. I might have a slight rubbing issue in the front. A side note is im running a stock non sport suspension. This is really the only help i can offer because this is my first bmw, my first time buying new 20's with tires this big. I dont know if this helps much but i guess you can kind of compare...

good luck.
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='862170' date='Apr 29 2009, 12:29 AM
im not the best with this but i will offer what i've gone with. After talking to a lot of wheel experts on here my setup is....

20x9 in the front offset of 20. Tire 245/35/20

20x10 in the rear offset of 25. Tire 275/30/20

After talking about this with multiple people it seems this setup will run pretty close to perfect. I might have a slight rubbing issue in the front. A side note is im running a stock non sport suspension. This is really the only help i can offer because this is my first bmw, my first time buying new 20's with tires this big. I dont know if this helps much but i guess you can kind of compare...

good luck.
Thanks AWG, I've read your thread and got some info off there too.
I think im going ahead with option one when I get back from Holiday and see how it pans out!

Thanks for your help
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Hey sagar, from what ive gathered i believe the max offsets are roughly ET 12 for the front and ET 17 for the rear, these are the M6 offsets and i think thats the most aggressive you can go without rubbing. ET 13 on the front will be fine but i believe ET 12 on the rear with a 275 might rub or would be very close, think about a 15mm spacer on the rear. Dr.lev's the man see if you can PM him just to confirm, he knows about e60 fitment's.
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You might have to roll your fenders i think.....i use to run 15mm spacer with 166's so 13et at the rear..........which did not rub with sport suspension.....however with lowered springs it might......ill say with eibach springs you could have a better chance.....of not rubbing
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Thanks guys

I've got my 5mm spacers for the front too now so its F:5mm & R:20mm (ET13 & ET12)
Once these are on, i'll see how they sit on the sports suspension. By measuring up, this all seems viable, I know people say ET16/17 is cool, but when you actually get out there with some measuring equipment, the difference is minimal.
Secondly, I'll get some springs on and see wether it sits low enough, but i suspect, as mentioned ill need the arches (fenders) rolling.

Thanks for the input, Will keep you updated
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Originally Posted by Sagar' post='861420' date='Apr 28 2009, 01:55 PM
Hi guys,

Feel an idiot posting this up after all the Suspension/Spacer questions that have been asked and answered this week, but I'm looking for some info on what i've got planned.

Current Setup
19" 172's With Sport Suspension
Front: 245/35/19 ET18
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32

Proposed Setup 1
19" 172's With H&R Sports Springs
Front: 245/35/19 ET18 + 5mm Spacer (ET13)
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32 + 20mm Spacer (ET12)

Proposed Setup 2
19" 172's With Eibach Pro Springs
Front: 245/35/19 ET18 + 5mm Spacer (ET13)
Rear: 275/30/19 ET32 + 20mm Spacer (ET12)


I love the drop on the H&R, but I know im running low offsets so I'll be inclined to rub. Would this be in issue with a 275 trye?
Does anyone have any input?

Sag
Hi Sagar,

Your car really does look stunning, attention to detail is everything and you have done just that...

Anand
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Could you put up some pictures with the F:5mm & R:20mm spacers on 172 type wheels? I'm debating on whether to get spacers or not, and if I should get them for the front, or just the rear.
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