Issues in running spacers?

lmaleke · 09-11-2013, 04:52 AM

Quick questions regarding wheel spacers..
To those of you whom are currently running wheels spacers (or had a set in the past), are you experiencing any additional worn out/damage on any of the suspension components and/or on the steering components? such as ball-joints, bushings, end links, wheel bearings, etc?

I'm asking this because I'm contemplating to purchase a set of spacers but worry on the negative long term impacts on the abovesaid components..

Thanks

lmaleke · 09-11-2013, 09:24 AM

134 views but no single answer?

bake · 09-11-2013, 03:48 PM

I haven't been running spacers on my F10 for very long so I can't provide any response to your question from my experience, but I know of people that ran spacers on other cars for years with no premature wear issues.

lmaleke · 09-12-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bake

I haven't been running spacers on my F10 for very long so I can't provide any response to your question from my experience, but I know of people that ran spacers on other cars for years with no premature wear issues.

Thanks bake.. I'm worry on the premature wear on the ball-joints for example, with a set of spacers on the car, the vehicle's stance is wider thus more stress on the related suspension components, such as ball-joints?

How is your car handles with spacers on? Is it better with or without?

bake · 09-12-2013, 08:07 AM

I haven't noticed any measurable difference in handling. Then again I don't get to drive too spirited on a regular basis in NYC.

lmaleke · 09-12-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bake

I haven't noticed any measurable difference in handling. Then again I don't get to drive too spirited on a regular basis in NYC.

thanks bake

goldguilexx · 09-13-2013, 10:22 AM

My old car was a 04 z4 and it had spacers and rode like a dream! Had the car for about 7 years and no issues. And yes, I drove the car in many fun ways😼. I plan on getting spacers on my (new to me) 535i this coming Monday from BMS. 10 and 15mm.

lmaleke · 09-13-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by goldguilexx

My old car was a 04 z4 and it had spacers and rode like a dream! Had the car for about 7 years and no issues. And yes, I drove the car in many fun ways😼. I plan on getting spacers on my (new to me) 535i this coming Monday from BMS. 10 and 15mm.

Thanks goldguilexx!

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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	I haven't been running spacers on my F10 for very long so I can't provide any response to your question from my experience, but I know of people that ran spacers on other cars for years with no premature wear issues. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	I haven't noticed any measurable difference in handling. Then again I don't get to drive too spirited on a regular basis in NYC. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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goldguilexx Lieutenant 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: mini Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: southern Ca iTrader: (0)	My old car was a 04 z4 and it had spacers and rode like a dream! Had the car for about 7 years and no issues. And yes, I drove the car in many fun ways😼. I plan on getting spacers on my (new to me) 535i this coming Monday from BMS. 10 and 15mm. __________________
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