OEM 356...what size spacers to use?

lsturbointeg · 04-08-2017, 09:45 AM

The front wheels measure 20" x 8.5" ET:33 - the back wheels measure 20' x 9" ET:44.

so while my wheel is out for repair i'm gonna slap on my OEM 356's and roll with them for awhile and with the car being low as it is i know the wheels are going to sit inside and i wanna flush them out. with my 21's i had them custom made to have a perfect offset without the need to need run spacers. so any advice guys as far as what size spacers to run up front and out back?

also wondering if my alignment plays a role from 21's to 20's? i think the last time i checked the rolling diameter was not off by much so i'm hoping this is no concern? these are older pictures when i first got the car still sitting at stock height but just wanted to give you an idea of what the 356's look like for those of you who didn't know

whowee look at that wheel gap!

here's how she'll be sitting

remmib · 04-08-2017, 03:57 PM

Same offsets and widths as my 19" 351M winters. I use 12mm front and 18mm rear.

lsturbointeg · 04-08-2017, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Same offsets and widths as my 19" 351M winters. I use 12mm front and 18mm rear.

Just the guy I was hoping would reply!

bake · 04-10-2017, 06:52 AM

Yep, I was going to suggest the same. I am running 10/15 with my Style 351's and I'm not as low as you and there is still a little space to run something more aggressive. 12/18 should be pretty flush

andy_sk · 04-10-2017, 01:52 PM

What brand/kind of spacers are you going to go with?

I put some spacers a couple of weeks ago ... not sure if I am imagining things, but feel some vibration when the car goes over 65mph.

Maybe the lugs need adjustment a few times

lsturbointeg · 04-10-2017, 03:55 PM

Probably BMS? I want to make sure they are hub centric

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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9154 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	OEM 356...what size spacers to use? The front wheels measure 20" x 8.5" ET:33 - the back wheels measure 20' x 9" ET:44. so while my wheel is out for repair i'm gonna slap on my OEM 356's and roll with them for awhile and with the car being low as it is i know the wheels are going to sit inside and i wanna flush them out. with my 21's i had them custom made to have a perfect offset without the need to need run spacers. so any advice guys as far as what size spacers to run up front and out back? also wondering if my alignment plays a role from 21's to 20's? i think the last time i checked the rolling diameter was not off by much so i'm hoping this is no concern? these are older pictures when i first got the car still sitting at stock height but just wanted to give you an idea of what the 356's look like for those of you who didn't know whowee look at that wheel gap! here's how she'll be sitting __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg Last edited by lsturbointeg; 04-08-2017 at 10:02 AM..
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