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      07-16-2016, 01:16 PM   #1
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Spacers question

I'm a little lost these days in terms of spacers. I need to push out my wheels a tad to make it look just right but I don't know what size I should put on to make them just right. 15mm front, 5mm rear?

Current Setup

535i xdrive lowered on H&R springs
Wheels:
Front: 20 x 8.5 et +34
Rear: 20 x 10 et +40

Tires:
Front: 245/35/20
Rear: 285/30/20
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Need to measure from the wheel to the edge of the fender to determine spacer size.
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      07-16-2016, 04:15 PM   #3
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Need to measure from the wheel to the edge of the fender to determine spacer size.
Specs in most cases is sufficient
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      07-16-2016, 04:50 PM   #4
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I'm a little lost these days in terms of spacers. I need to push out my wheels a tad to make it look just right but I don't know what size I should put on to make them just right. 15mm front, 5mm rear?

Current Setup

535i xdrive lowered on H&R springs
Wheels:
Front: 20 x 8.5 et +34
Rear: 20 x 10 et +40

Tires:
Front: 245/35/20
Rear: 285/30/20
Spacers are my next move as well until I figure out what wheels I want to go with. I do have a question, have you had any issues with xDrive using the staggered set up?

Thanks.
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Yes, 12mm or 15mm in the front, 5mm sounds good for the rear.
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Spacers are my next move as well until I figure out what wheels I want to go with. I do have a question, have you had any issues with xDrive using the staggered set up?

Thanks.
No issues, as long as you get the tire sizes right you should be good. BMW actually offers square AND staggered setup on Xdrive cars

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Yes, 12mm or 15mm in the front, 5mm sounds good for the rear.
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Your rear wheels are 13mm more aggressive than the fronts.

I would probably just do 10 or 12mm front spacers and skip the rears.

In this way you can avoid buying rear spacers and messing with extended lug bolts for only 5mm lower offset.
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Your rear wheels are 13mm more aggressive than the fronts.

I would probably just do 10 or 12mm front spacers and skip the rears.

In this way you can avoid buying rear spacers and messing with extended lug bolts for only 5mm lower offset.
Agree...you're rears are already at a 40mm offset unless you're looking for that poke look
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My Hartge Classic 2 @21"
- Front 8.5 x 21 (Offset 34) - Tires 255/30/21
- Rear 9.5 x 21 (Offset 55) - Tires 295/25/21

I believe i need to add spacer for more aggressive look. Need help/advise

Thanks bro
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I'm a little lost these days in terms of spacers. I need to push out my wheels a tad to make it look just right but I don't know what size I should put on to make them just right. 15mm front, 5mm rear?

Current Setup

535i xdrive lowered on H&R springs
Wheels:
Front: 20 x 8.5 et +34
Rear: 20 x 10 et +40

Tires:
Front: 245/35/20
Rear: 285/30/20
Did you end up with 15mm on fronts? Did it rub? I am trying to decide whether 15mm spacers will work with my 19 x 8.5 et +34 on H&R springs.
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I'm a little lost these days in terms of spacers. I need to push out my wheels a tad to make it look just right but I don't know what size I should put on to make them just right. 15mm front, 5mm rear?

Current Setup

535i xdrive lowered on H&R springs
Wheels:
Front: 20 x 8.5 et +34
Rear: 20 x 10 et +40

Tires:
Front: 245/35/20
Rear: 285/30/20
Did you end up with 15mm on fronts? Did it rub? I am trying to decide whether 15mm spacers will work with my 19 x 8.5 et +34 on H&R springs.
I went with 12mm in the front I believe. I don't have the car anymore so I don't remember.
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