Can anyon offer some advice please. I have an LCI E61 535d with the 172 Spider alloys, one of the rear wheels has been welded and I was intending on replacing it, I have the stagered fitting with 275/30/19 on the rear and 245/35/19 on fronts, problem is the rear is rubbing slightly and BMW have said it's not a standard fit also I'm now told one of the front wheels has a buckled rim not sure what BMW are talking about as I didn't get a chance to question this when I picked up the car and I don't feel any kind of wobble from the steering at speed.

So my questions is should I fit 15mm spacers to the rear and replace the welded alloy or replace both rears wth 8.5J 245/35/19

Can anyone advise I like the staggered look but would this effect the self levelling suspension or have any other detrimental effect on the mechanics could it improve handling? I have the extebded warranty which has been a god send as the car rarely goes 3 mnths without having some sort of issue and wonder if with spacers BMW could be picky should the levelling suspension fail

Thanks in advance

 

Spacers should not affect the air suspension or its mechanics anyhow. Just make sure you have room enough to add 15mm spacers.

- Antti -

 

thanks for the prompt reply, Looks like I have pleanty of space I may opt for the 12mm instead, still undecided whether to go for stock i.e 245 all round or keep 275 @ rear and use spacers.