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12-25-2014, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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I am lowering the 550i on H&R springs and I am wondering if I should run spacers? At least in the front? If so what size would you recommend? Here are my wheel sizes and offsets. Front 20x9 et35 245/30/20 Rear 20x10 et35 285 /30/ 20
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Yes, you can have spacers all around if you want. My summer setup is Vorsteiner VS-310 20X8.5 ET20 and 20X10 ET28 with 245-285 Michelin PSS tires and it sits very flush (pics before lowering):
This setup is equal to 20X9 ET26 and 20X10 ET28, therefore it is clear that you can run 8 mm front (with 245) and 8 or 10 mm rear (with 275). I would also recommend you to make the very simple measurements on your wheels: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-te...l-spacers.aspx. In fact, the F10 fenders and axis are standard, but the different aftermarket wheels and tires of the same specs can introduce minor shape deviations depending on their design and size. |
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My bad, my rear tires are 285, I updated my first post
Thanks for the info. Sounds like 8 mm for the front might look nice. After i get the springs on I will measure to be safe.
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OK so have 5 mm for the rears, and it will be fine ) Please don't forget to get the lug bolts extended to the same added length: there is not that much of bolt thread effectively used. The extended bolts normally offered together with the spacers. And: measurements never hurt!
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On OEM wheels you mean? Yes.
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Question. Are spacers irrelevant from the shock and struts? By saying that I can get any brands of spacers as long as they fit with the requirement of F10?
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Absolutely. Spacer is nothing but an artificial extension of a wheel hub made to move the wheel outwards. Using spacer is even good because gives the wheel a bit more space by moving away from the suspension elements (shocks and struts). But not to make the spacer too thick because the tire will start rubbing the fender.
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Got it Valbm. That's a good information. And finally, will I have the option to install lowering springs in the future, if I just get a moderate length spacer, say 15mm?
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Yes you will. Like most of the members here who have already done lowering + larger wheels + spacers for flush and aesthetic look.
The thing is, the spacers should come the last, and measured together with the wheels. Depending on a specific tire brand and square/stretched tire shoulder shape, you can afford different offsets/spacers. As for the spacer technology, the lightest ones are the best, for example RS Technik. Also they must have the extended lug bolts (normally sold together). |
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