Spacers on rear axle only

breathe3asy · 08-15-2019, 10:53 AM

I have a set of these coming tomorrow for my F30 -

A few previous threads on here would suggest no problems running spacers on the rear only however, I just wanted to check this is ok for the long term?

I'm no expert so wouldn't want to mess with the geometry of the car or cause uneven tyre wear etc.

Digidick · 08-15-2019, 11:03 AM

Perfectly fine, I was running them on my F30 (now have front and rear) and ran them on my X5.

breathe3asy · 08-15-2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Digidick

Perfectly fine, I was running them on my F30 (now have front and rear) and ran them on my X5.

Thanking you. I'm hoping it will look OK but if it doesn't I will have to buy the fronts as well

Digidick · 08-15-2019, 11:29 AM

I have 13mm on the rear and I was happy with that but then thought the fronts needed a boost so went with 10mm and very pleased with the result.

Think 15mm rear and 12mm front would look nice en'all.

Eddamoo · 08-15-2019, 03:47 PM

I have 15mm rear only and the car looks bang on - enjoy

B1ue52 · 08-16-2019, 07:30 AM

I have 15 rear and 12 front on my F32 and its perfect IMO

Sasquartch · 08-16-2019, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ceaton88

I'm no expert so wouldn't want to mess with the geometry of the car or cause uneven tyre wear etc.

Front spacers will mess with the geometry of the car. The scrub radius will change

There will also be more strain on the wheel bolts and wheel bearings.

Whether this has any significant effect I don't know

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scrub_radius

SW6Steve · 08-16-2019, 09:17 AM

12mm rears only and I can feel no discernible difference in the ride. But the car looks so much better, more balanced! Should have come with this offset from the factory.

SuperHamz · 08-16-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SW6Steve

12mm rears only and I can feel no discernible difference in feel. But the car looks so much better, more balanced! Should have come with this offset from the factory.

Do the wheels now sit more flush with the arch? Have you got any pictures?

SW6Steve · 08-16-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperHamz

Do the wheels now sit more flush with the arch? Have you got any pictures?

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1565996763

SW6Steve · 08-16-2019, 06:40 PM

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1565998793

SuperHamz · 08-17-2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SW6Steve

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1565998793

I'm sold, need some of these in my life, really don't understand why cars don't have wheels flush with the arches from factory

breathe3asy · 08-17-2019, 04:20 AM

Fitted these this morning and one before pic plus a few afters.

Edit: I can't seem to get the order of pics how I wanted so apologies it's not quite the before and after I was going for

SW6Steve · 08-17-2019, 05:00 AM

Did you end up with rear spacers only?
Are you happy with the outcome?

breathe3asy · 08-17-2019, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SW6Steve

Did you end up with rear spacers only?
Are you happy with the outcome?

Yes I was concerned I would have to do the fronts as well but actually very happy with how it's turned out. Looking mean now 😎

Michael340i · 08-20-2019, 06:03 PM

Mind those kerbs, they are 15mm nearer than they were.

what_a_bimmer · 08-21-2019, 04:44 AM

Mulling over whether to do this.

Any issues with spacers on the xdrive? Is 12/15mm F/R still the most popular combo for these? Hoping it may reduce the tyre/arch gap at the front, at least in perception.

breathe3asy · 08-21-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by what_a_bimmer

Hoping it may reduce the tyre/arch gap at the front, at least in perception.

It won't unfortunately only springs can do that

XAlp · 08-24-2019, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael340i

Mind those kerbs, they are 15mm nearer than they were.

Anyone remember Carlos Fandango?

Digidick · 08-24-2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by XAlp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael340i

Mind those kerbs, they are 15mm nearer than they were.

Anyone remember Carlos Fandango?

Sure do....

cfm56d7b · 08-24-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael340i

Mind those kerbs, they are 15mm nearer than they were.

That's where and when 360 degree camera view becomes invaluable.

Michael340i · 08-26-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

That's where and when 360 degree camera view becomes invaluable.

I fitted the spacers, learnt how to do a smart repair on diamond-cut wheels, now buying the components to install 360 degree cameras ...

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Digidick Captain 142 Rep 627 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	I have 13mm on the rear and I was happy with that but then thought the fronts needed a boost so went with 10mm and very pleased with the result. Think 15mm rear and 12mm front would look nice en'all.
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SW6Steve Lieutenant 94 Rep 431 Posts Drives: F30 330d Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	12mm rears only and I can feel no discernible difference in the ride. But the car looks so much better, more balanced! Should have come with this offset from the factory.
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