What spacers with OEM wheels

Punko · 12-27-2012, 01:00 PM

What would be the recommended spacers to push OEM wheels to the outer corners, nice and flush.

OEM springs
245/40/18
265/40/18
-2.5 camber

Thanks.

Punko · 12-27-2012, 04:21 PM

Did some searching.

Looks like 15's all around may be OK but could get some rubbing.

inTgr8r · 12-27-2012, 04:28 PM

I think I used 12.5 with OE.

Caddyshk · 12-27-2012, 09:00 PM

Depends on tires. With 235/265 Dunlops the fronts were good however I had slight rub on the rears with 12.5mm. I was lowered ~ 1/2". With OE tires they are fine. Punko I have 4 - 12.5mm Turner spacers if you want to try them?

DSC_OFF · 12-27-2012, 10:21 PM

For front, rule of thumb is to avoid 10mm spacers since hub lips vary. If it were me, I'd go 5 or smaller, or 12 or bigger on the fronts to avoid any issues. For the rears, any size works

15's would be flush to slight poke. 12's on all 4 corners should be flush without too much risk of curbing. Either way, make sure to get longer bolts.

Mirko · 12-28-2012, 06:19 PM

I am running 12.5 in the front with the OE sizes. You are welcome to try the set I have on too if we meet up. I have more (less, i dont know) camber. On sharp bumps I rub a little bit. Then again I am lowered slightly as well.

If you want a set of 12.5mm I have brand new from Turner I haven't opened and not sure if I will use. Caddy looks like he has a few sets kicking around too. lol

drbvac · 12-30-2012, 09:03 AM

Do the spacers affect handling or additional stress on the wheel studs. I considered putting the tires "out there" a bit , however with the shit on the roads these days all I would end up doing is sand blasting my paint

BruceJ · 12-30-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by drbvac

Do the spacers affect handling or additional stress on the wheel studs. I considered putting the tires "out there" a bit , however with the shit on the roads these days all I would end up doing is sand blasting my paint

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Ski · 12-31-2012, 12:09 AM

I did 10/15's, no issues and fills nicely w/235-40/18 and 265-35/18..

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Punko Second Lieutenant Drives: 07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 207 iTrader: (2)	Did some searching. Looks like 15's all around may be OK but could get some rubbing.

12-28-2012, 06:19 PM	#6
Mirko Lieutenant Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 467 iTrader: (2)	I am running 12.5 in the front with the OE sizes. You are welcome to try the set I have on too if we meet up. I have more (less, i dont know) camber. On sharp bumps I rub a little bit. Then again I am lowered slightly as well. If you want a set of 12.5mm I have brand new from Turner I haven't opened and not sure if I will use. Caddy looks like he has a few sets kicking around too. lol

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Ski Hockey freak Drives: Bimmer's Join Date: May 2007 Location: Zaino'd in Binghamton, NY Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	I did 10/15's, no issues and fills nicely w/235-40/18 and 265-35/18.. __________________ My Jet Black's '03 3.0i Z4 Loaded '02 325Ci Loaded

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