Spacers recommendation

leopard2lx · 06-07-2019, 08:33 AM

My 435 XDrive has the stock wheel setup 225/R18/45 front and rear. I am looking at spacers in improve the look by pushing the wheels out a bit but unsure what to get or even if it’s a good idea on a stock setup.
I think I would be okay with the minimum of 10mm that I’ve seen.

Would that work?
Would I do the same size for both front and rear?
Do I need extended bolts?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCU629K..._cxM-CbERMVNPA

scostu · 06-07-2019, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by leopard2lx

My 435 XDrive has the stock wheel setup 225/R18/45 front and rear. I am looking at spacers in improve the look by pushing the wheels out a bit but unsure what to get or even if it’s a good idea on a stock setup.
I think I would be okay with the minimum of 10mm that I’ve seen.

Would that work?
Would I do the same size for both front and rear?
Do I need extended bolts?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCU629K..._cxM-CbERMVNPA

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-wheel-spacers

leopard2lx · 06-07-2019, 11:01 AM

I measured 10mm gap for both front and rear but it looks like they recommend measuring the hub as well on all F30s which means I have to take it to a shop.

bmw22915 · 06-08-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by leopard2lx

I measured 10mm gap for both front and rear but it looks like they recommend measuring the hub as well on all F30s which means I have to take it to a shop.

I have 10mm and 15mm spacers for cheap if you want em. Pulled off my 440xi gran coupe. Good condition. I have no use for them since I got new wheels.

exE36M3 · 06-12-2019, 02:58 PM

ECS tuning shows 10mm front and 15mm rear which gets the stock wheels close to flush with the fender.

I got these spacers AND extended bolts for less than $90 (I got the 12mm and 15mm). These guys were super helpful and answered emails pretty quick if you have questions. I drive pretty aggressively and was anal about the torque setting for a solid week (check the torque everyday). These are decent units for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFNH5LY...d-bd618b452f0a

10MM

15MM

psyki · 06-13-2019, 04:24 PM

Here is my 435i xdrive with 20mm spacers in the rear and 15mm in the front at stock ride height. Not the greatest pictures, I took it for a different reason.

Troy27 · 06-13-2019, 07:31 PM

I just installed 12mm all around on an msport with staggered tires and I think it looks perfect. Sits flush with the wheel well and absolutely no rubbing when going over bumps or turning hard. In my opinion 12 all around is perfect

Yes you need extended bolts. The stock bolt is 27/28mm so add the spacer width to that and that's what you'll need for a bolt. 28mm stock bolt + 12 mm spacer and you'll need a 40mm bolt. BTW the correct bolt size is 14x1.25

06-07-2019, 08:33 AM	#1
leopard2lx Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 435i GC xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Spacers recommendation My 435 XDrive has the stock wheel setup 225/R18/45 front and rear. I am looking at spacers in improve the look by pushing the wheels out a bit but unsure what to get or even if it’s a good idea on a stock setup. I think I would be okay with the minimum of 10mm that I’ve seen. Would that work? Would I do the same size for both front and rear? Do I need extended bolts? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCU629K..._cxM-CbERMVNPA __________________ 2016 \| BMW 435i GranCoupe \| Alpine White \| XDrive \| M-Sport \| BM3
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06-07-2019, 11:01 AM	#3
leopard2lx Enlisted Member 8 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 435i GC xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I measured 10mm gap for both front and rear but it looks like they recommend measuring the hub as well on all F30s which means I have to take it to a shop.
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06-12-2019, 02:58 PM	#5
exE36M3 BMW CCA Member 488 Rep 808 Posts Drives: 2015 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	ECS tuning shows 10mm front and 15mm rear which gets the stock wheels close to flush with the fender. I got these spacers AND extended bolts for less than $90 (I got the 12mm and 15mm). These guys were super helpful and answered emails pretty quick if you have questions. I drive pretty aggressively and was anal about the torque setting for a solid week (check the torque everyday). These are decent units for the price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFNH5LY...d-bd618b452f0a 10MM 15MM
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06-13-2019, 04:24 PM	#6
psyki E36fiend 285 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 2014 435i xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 435i xDrive [0.00] 2014 X5 [0.00]	Here is my 435i xdrive with 20mm spacers in the rear and 15mm in the front at stock ride height. Not the greatest pictures, I took it for a different reason.
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06-13-2019, 07:31 PM	#7
Troy27 Private First Class 43 Rep 165 Posts Drives: Bmw f30 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: 33067 iTrader: (0)	I just installed 12mm all around on an msport with staggered tires and I think it looks perfect. Sits flush with the wheel well and absolutely no rubbing when going over bumps or turning hard. In my opinion 12 all around is perfect Yes you need extended bolts. The stock bolt is 27/28mm so add the spacer width to that and that's what you'll need for a bolt. 28mm stock bolt + 12 mm spacer and you'll need a 40mm bolt. BTW the correct bolt size is 14x1.25
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