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      12-30-2016, 11:52 AM   #1
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Spacers = More dirt?

Hi All,

Looking at installing 12/15mm spacers in my 440 that's on order and have a quick question.

As the tires will be sticking out a little more, have you found the sides and rear of your cars are a little dirtier? Plus have you experienced stone chips up the side as well?

Thanks,

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Yes to dirt. No to stone chips so far.
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Hi All,

Looking at installing 12/15mm spacers in my 440 that's on order and have a quick question.

As the tires will be sticking out a little more, have you found the sides and rear of your cars are a little dirtier? Plus have you experienced stone chips up the side as well?

Thanks,
I'm planning this for my 435. Would be interested in knowing what brand of spacers you're going for? I've seen a few threads of which people are against some brands
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You'll get more dirt for sure..i'm running 10mm / 15mm . Its a good excuse to wash your car more often
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I'm planning this for my 435. Would be interested in knowing what brand of spacers you're going for? I've seen a few threads of which people are against some brands
I have H&R 12/15 mm spacers.
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I have H&R 12/15 mm spacers.
What alloys do you run? I'm currently driving on 20" 405's with RFT's so I don't know if the 15mm's on the rear will be slightly over kill, people seem to be saying the RFT's have a large offset than a normal tyre.
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What alloys do you run? I'm currently driving on 20" 405's with RFT's so I don't know if the 15mm's on the rear will be slightly over kill, people seem to be saying the RFT's have a large offset than a normal tyre.
I have 225/40/19 F and 255/35/19 R on 19" OEM 407 wheels.
I think 15mm is the minimum size for rear spacers on the F30.
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