Spacers on Stock 19" wheels

jftoha · 02-17-2012, 11:01 PM

Hi everyone,

I've searched extensibly about this topic but have not been able to get a clear answer, so here it goes.

My first child was born a couple of weeks ago and I decided to trade my beloved E63 6er for a 535i with the Sport package and 19" wheels running 245's in the front and 275's in the rear. In order to get closer to the sportier look and feel of the 6er, I ordered a set of AC Schnitzer springs that will be installed next week. Since I will keep the stock wheels until I make up my mind about which wheels to get, I want to get spacers to push the wheels closer to the edge of the fender line. With the staggered stock wheels, how wide a spacer can I use in the front and rear WITHOUT causing ANY rubbing at all? Keep in mind, I did not buy the X Drive model.

Thanks so much, I appreciate your help.

LACSTER · 02-18-2012, 12:43 AM

With the stock wheels you can do 10mm front and 15mm rear no problem

jftoha · 02-18-2012, 01:22 AM

Thanks so much Lacster.

Since you are more familiar with the specs of this car, do you know why so many people have put wider spacers in the front (10-12) than the rear (5) when they get new rims? Is it because they go much wider in the rear than stock but do not go substantially wider up front?

Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

With the stock wheels you can do 10mm front and 15mm rear no problem

remmib · 02-18-2012, 05:30 AM

I actually can't remember seen spacers on OEM wheels on a F10 in here, only on aftermarket wheels.
So make sure to post pics when you get it done.

BD997 · 02-28-2012, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I have a 550X-Drive so my back tires are the same as the front 245. So can I safetly get 12mm spacers all around? Or should I go bigger... keep in mind im lowering my car with H&R springs this weekend. Thanks in advance

02-17-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
jftoha Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 M Sport /2011 535is Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Spacers on Stock 19" wheels Hi everyone, I've searched extensibly about this topic but have not been able to get a clear answer, so here it goes. My first child was born a couple of weeks ago and I decided to trade my beloved E63 6er for a 535i with the Sport package and 19" wheels running 245's in the front and 275's in the rear. In order to get closer to the sportier look and feel of the 6er, I ordered a set of AC Schnitzer springs that will be installed next week. Since I will keep the stock wheels until I make up my mind about which wheels to get, I want to get spacers to push the wheels closer to the edge of the fender line. With the staggered stock wheels, how wide a spacer can I use in the front and rear WITHOUT causing ANY rubbing at all? Keep in mind, I did not buy the X Drive model. Thanks so much, I appreciate your help. __________________ José Tohá ---------------------------------Chilean Architect, Living in Washington, DC. PRESENT: F10 535I Sport, Alpina 21" wheels, AC Schnitzer springs, M5 Grill. PAST: E63, E39 (2), E34 (2), E36, E24, E30 (2)
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LACSTER Major General 761 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	With the stock wheels you can do 10mm front and 15mm rear no problem
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I actually can't remember seen spacers on OEM wheels on a F10 in here, only on aftermarket wheels. So make sure to post pics when you get it done. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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02-28-2012, 09:05 PM	#5
BD997 Private First Class 30 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2011 Alpine White 550i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I have a 550X-Drive so my back tires are the same as the front 245. So can I safetly get 12mm spacers all around? Or should I go bigger... keep in mind im lowering my car with H&R springs this weekend. Thanks in advance __________________ 2011 550xi M-Sport (Alpine White)
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