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fotios335i · 08-14-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Oh really? Will 15 rub though (given that the fender gap is only 12mm)? Can I use 12mm in the front though?

So Fotio - I was going to go w/ rogue spacers, are you saying I should go w/ BMS's? 15 rear, 12 front?

My 15mm rogue dont work. They were for the e90 but I dont think they have changed anything on them AFAIK. The bms ones fit and they come with better bolts. 15mm will not rub because the wheel cambers on compression.

martinf79 · 08-14-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

My 15mm rogue dont work. They were for the e90 but I dont think they have changed anything on them AFAIK. The bms ones fit and they come with better bolts. 15mm will not rub because the wheel cambers on compression.

Amazing ... thank you!!! I guess I know what size/make I'm goinmg with. This forum probably saved me several hundreds of dollars (would have ended up going w/ sizes + makes that were all wrong).

Many thanks again!

fotios335i · 08-15-2012, 12:17 AM

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Amazing ... thank you!!! I guess I know what size/make I'm goinmg with. This forum probably saved me several hundreds of dollars (would have ended up going w/ sizes + makes that were all wrong).

Many thanks again![/quote]

Anytime. I've Had a lot of experience through trial and error since 2006 with 3 series. More than happy to help out. Thanks

F30 Pilot · 08-15-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Don't ever plan on taking it to the track... but quick question... wouldn't this be the same case for those w/ wider rims (as more weight would be distributed to the outside)? More a curiousity question.

No, it is different. If the hub of the rim butts up against the axle/hub surface, thus creating less "leverage" on the axle. Spacers place the wheel further away from the axle surface, creating more stress on the lugs and axle. For daily driving this is totally fine.

fotios335i · 08-15-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Amazing ... thank you!!! I guess I know what size/make I'm goinmg with. This forum probably saved me several hundreds of dollars (would have ended up going w/ sizes + makes that were all wrong).

Many thanks again!

HEADS UP. Like I said spacers for the f30 is a nightmare. I put on Bmw 15mm and they fit the hub just fine. Only thing is it looks a bit ridiculous for my taste. It sticks out too much and just doesn't look right. I'm selling my Bmw 15 mm because this is my taste. It might look great to a lot of other people. For me the 5mm spacers is the only way. It's almost flush and is tasteful. 10mm would be perfect but they simply don't work.

martinf79 · 08-15-2012, 12:43 PM

On BMS' website, this is how the 328 looks w/ 12 front and 15mm rear spacers on the 18" square setup. I think on the 335i M Sport w/ 19's w/ staggered setup.... it will look pretty sick...

martinf79 · 08-15-2012, 10:15 PM

Just an update on what my deep research has uncovered regarding wheel spacers (just got off the phone w/ H&R who was able to pull up the pre-release documentation for the F30 while I was on the phone - albeit, I had to wait on the line for like 15min):

5mm spacers (fine for front/rear)
10mm spacers (front only)
12mm spacers (front only)
15mm+ spacers (fine for front or rear)

*NEW* - H&R is soon to release a 13mm spacer that will work on the rear for the F30

After a lot of back and forth, I am thinking a 13mm+ spacer is still too much for thge OEM stock setup. I'm fairly certain I will settle on a 5mm spacer for front + rear.

FOTIO - FYI - I was able to cancel my 12/15mm purchase, so will likely go w/ a 5mm setup. Tend to agree with you - stock setup only needs a bit of a spacer to help w/ the flush/classy look.

joew12 · 08-23-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Just an update on what my deep research has uncovered regarding wheel spacers (just got off the phone w/ H&R who was able to pull up the pre-release documentation for the F30 while I was on the phone - albeit, I had to wait on the line for like 15min):

5mm spacers (fine for front/rear)
10mm spacers (front only)
12mm spacers (front only)
15mm+ spacers (fine for front or rear)

*NEW* - H&R is soon to release a 13mm spacer that will work on the rear for the F30

After a lot of back and forth, I am thinking a 13mm+ spacer is still too much for thge OEM stock setup. I'm fairly certain I will settle on a 5mm spacer for front + rear.

FOTIO - FYI - I was able to cancel my 12/15mm purchase, so will likely go w/ a 5mm setup. Tend to agree with you - stock setup only needs a bit of a spacer to help w/ the flush/classy look.

If they release a 13 mm for rear I think it's the way to go for me.
I ordered a 2013 335i M Pack 19 inch wheels. For winter, if I go with 235-40r19 all around, I have to put 12-13 mm rear spacers to get the exact same tracking. Don't forget that BMW staggered wheels are 6 mm in vs standard rear wheels.

fotios335i · 08-23-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by martinf79

Just an update on what my deep research has uncovered regarding wheel spacers (just got off the phone w/ H&R who was able to pull up the pre-release documentation for the F30 while I was on the phone - albeit, I had to wait on the line for like 15min):

5mm spacers (fine for front/rear)
10mm spacers (front only)
12mm spacers (front only)
15mm+ spacers (fine for front or rear)

*NEW* - H&R is soon to release a 13mm spacer that will work on the rear for the F30

After a lot of back and forth, I am thinking a 13mm+ spacer is still too much for thge OEM stock setup. I'm fairly certain I will settle on a 5mm spacer for front + rear.

FOTIO - FYI - I was able to cancel my 12/15mm purchase, so will likely go w/ a 5mm setup. Tend to agree with you - stock setup only needs a bit of a spacer to help w/ the flush/classy look.

Awesome. Exactly what I did. You'll be happy. Make sure you still get longer bolts. They use the same ones as the 10mm spacers.

c3r2z8f30i · 08-26-2012, 10:23 AM

would they void the warranty?

ex º · 12-18-2012, 12:41 AM

So has anyone tried the H&R 13mm spacers for the rear?

rustyminded · 05-07-2013, 08:17 AM

ok I got the H&R sport springs what are the recommended wheel spacer take in mind loading the car will it affect even with 5 mm spacer ? and can I go only wider in the rear ? will the front affect the air curtain ?

starkindustries · 05-07-2013, 09:36 PM

Never had any issues with spacers on the last 4 BMW's I have had

08-15-2012, 12:17 AM	#25
fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,376 iTrader: (61)	] Amazing ... thank you!!! I guess I know what size/make I'm goinmg with. This forum probably saved me several hundreds of dollars (would have ended up going w/ sizes + makes that were all wrong). Many thanks again![/quote] Anytime. I've Had a lot of experience through trial and error since 2006 with 3 series. More than happy to help out. Thanks __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

08-15-2012, 12:43 PM	#28
martinf79 Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	On BMS' website, this is how the 328 looks w/ 12 front and 15mm rear spacers on the 18" square setup. I think on the 335i M Sport w/ 19's w/ staggered setup.... it will look pretty sick... Attached Images __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport \| MPPK ON ORDER \| AW \| BD Leather \| 19” M3 ZCP Wheels \| M-Sport Brakes \| Adaptive M-Suspension \| Variable Sport Steering \| Premium Package \| Enhanced Bluetooth \| Sirius \| BMW Apps \| Heads Up Display \| Speed Limit Info \| M Performance Grill \| Front/Rear Painted Reflectors \| Coded

08-15-2012, 10:15 PM	#29
martinf79 Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	Just an update on what my deep research has uncovered regarding wheel spacers (just got off the phone w/ H&R who was able to pull up the pre-release documentation for the F30 while I was on the phone - albeit, I had to wait on the line for like 15min): 5mm spacers (fine for front/rear) 10mm spacers (front only) 12mm spacers (front only) 15mm+ spacers (fine for front or rear) NEW - H&R is soon to release a 13mm spacer that will work on the rear for the F30 After a lot of back and forth, I am thinking a 13mm+ spacer is still too much for thge OEM stock setup. I'm fairly certain I will settle on a 5mm spacer for front + rear. FOTIO - FYI - I was able to cancel my 12/15mm purchase, so will likely go w/ a 5mm setup. Tend to agree with you - stock setup only needs a bit of a spacer to help w/ the flush/classy look. __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport \| MPPK ON ORDER \| AW \| BD Leather \| 19” M3 ZCP Wheels \| M-Sport Brakes \| Adaptive M-Suspension \| Variable Sport Steering \| Premium Package \| Enhanced Bluetooth \| Sirius \| BMW Apps \| Heads Up Display \| Speed Limit Info \| M Performance Grill \| Front/Rear Painted Reflectors \| Coded

05-07-2013, 09:36 PM	#35
starkindustries Mark 42 Drives: 2013 F30 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: X Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Never had any issues with spacers on the last 4 BMW's I have had __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport M-Performance: Brakes, Splittler, Spoiler, Diffuser, Side Blades, Suspension, Interior, 19" E46 M3 ZCP wheels, M-Performance Power Kit

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c3r2z8f30i New Member Drives: 328i Mineral Grey Luxury Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	would they void the warranty?

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ex º ✖ Drives: ✖✖ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ✖✖✖ Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	So has anyone tried the H&R 13mm spacers for the rear?

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rustyminded Private Drives: bmw 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cairo Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	ok I got the H&R sport springs what are the recommended wheel spacer take in mind loading the car will it affect even with 5 mm spacer ? and can I go only wider in the rear ? will the front affect the air curtain ?