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KinoBoom · 07-17-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bubb2521

Funny... I think the stock wheels look better than most aftermarket wheels. Aftermarket takes away from the "class" of the car. Only thing they need is a little depth. So spacers, in my opinion are the answer.

+1

BBursey · 07-17-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hind

12 will be fine. Do u have oem wheels? Oem suspension? I chose a smaller size for rear cuz it's already flared some.

Thanks for your reply. I'm on OEM wheels and suspension - no plans to go with wider non-runflat tires and only the slight possibility of going to BMW Performance Suspension in the future.

I think I'll try 12mm (or maybe 15mm per email from Burger Tuning) in the back to go with 12mm in the front.

Appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Cheers,
Bryan

BBursey · 07-17-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

If you're not stock, 12 mm may be too much. I rubbed with 12's in back, but I'm lowered on Bilstein PSS9's and running Star Spec 255's in back (which I'm told run wide). Just FYI.

Thanks Bob. I'm completely stock (and plan to stay that way for a while yet), so hopefully 12mm out back will be good. I've had Burger Tuning suggest as wide as 15mm in back as acceptable with stock wheels / suspension.

Cheers,
Bryan

Fidiman · 07-18-2011, 04:30 AM

It looks better with the spacer !

SiN55 · 07-18-2011, 05:42 AM

This is my setup: front spacers 12mm, rear 10mm + KW V3 coilovers. Everything working fine, no rubbing. Agree too, OEM wheels are good looking for me.

BBK · 07-18-2011, 06:50 AM

I've ordered 12mm and 15mm, was going to go with 12 front, 15 rear... but after reading, it seems like you can go with wider at the front? So maybe Will go with 12 rear and 15 front... Hmmm. I will post pics when done! Also, it's on an otherwise stock suspension/wheel setup.

New21er · 07-18-2011, 11:59 AM

12mm rear, 18mm front. Puts all 4 corners right to the edge for stock application.

Fidiman · 07-18-2011, 01:20 PM

Once, I've heard that spacers deform the axle of the wheels on which they are mounted and moreover from a certain speed, you feel some vibrations ...

Is it true ? 'Cause I like this look very much

!

van11135 · 07-30-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Canucker

Thanks Bob. I'm completely stock (and plan to stay that way for a while yet), so hopefully 12mm out back will be good. I've had Burger Tuning suggest as wide as 15mm in back as acceptable with stock wheels / suspension.

Cheers,
Bryan

I have 12mm in back and 10mm front from Burger and I love them. Not over the top looks wise, subtle but a much better stance. Handling is also improved.

BBursey · 07-30-2011, 04:19 PM

Hey guys.

I eventually chose 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers from BMS for my '11 135i with stock M Sport wheels / suspension. After some spirited driving, not indication of rubbing in front or back. Pics are posted here.

Cheers,
Bryan

BimmerE82 · 09-02-2011, 01:37 PM

Looks like Burger Motor Sport spacers are in my future! I'll go with 15mm in the rear and 10mm up front!

Cozy · 10-10-2012, 08:10 AM

Sorry to revive this but it's better than filling up the forum with junk duplicates I guess.

For those of you who are lowered on Eibach Pro or more with 255's, did you get serious rub with 12mm+ in the rear? I am considering a square 12mm setup, does that extra 4mm on the rear axle (vs 10mm) make THAT much difference?

Naoto · 10-16-2012, 10:04 PM

i run 255 nitto invos on the rear with 10mm spacers lowered on eibachs, and it rubs a little over dips.

AKopp · 10-17-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MITE82

Very nice

can't wait to see it when the car is lowered.... A bit overkill on the anti seize?? Haha

You can never have too much lube!

BrunoT · 01-12-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Yes so why should anyone be impressed with a cheap fix on their 1?

Some people eventually mature and do things to please themselves, not others. Impressing people with glitzy things is not really impressing anyone in the true sense of the word.

BrunoT · 01-12-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bubb2521

Funny... I think the stock wheels look better than most aftermarket wheels. Aftermarket takes away from the "class" of the car. Only thing they need is a little depth. So spacers, in my opinion are the answer.

Not to mention resale. A lot of dealers won't touch a car with aftermarket wheels, I found out. At the very least one should hold onto the OEM's instead of selling them.

Also, how heavy could aluminum spacers be? Many cars could benefit from the wider stance visually even if there was a minute degradation of performance. Especially vs larger heavier aftermarket wheels (unless one wants to drop thousands on them).

EINSER M · 01-12-2013, 10:50 PM

very cool!

J Lau · 01-21-2013, 08:41 AM

great story.....?

bmw0bsession · 02-04-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by van11135

I have 12mm in back and 10mm front from Burger and I love them. Not over the top looks wise, subtle but a much better stance. Handling is also improved.

Is your car on the stock suspension? Any Rub Issues? Sorry I just got a 135i and I am a total noob still. I ordered the same set up but I am asking because I am afraid of rub when I lower my car with the Dinan Performance Springs which is a 0.5" drop.

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Naoto warranty denied. Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: VA Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	i run 255 nitto invos on the rear with 10mm spacers lowered on eibachs, and it rubs a little over dips. __________________

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07-18-2011, 04:30 AM	#26
Fidiman Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 120d e82 M Sportpaket Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: France Posts: 264 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 120d E82 [0.00]	It looks better with the spacer !

07-18-2011, 05:42 AM	#27
SiN55 Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i N55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Croatia Posts: 262 iTrader: (0)	This is my setup: front spacers 12mm, rear 10mm + KW V3 coilovers. Everything working fine, no rubbing. Agree too, OEM wheels are good looking for me.

07-18-2011, 06:50 AM	#28
BBK Brigadier General Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3,053 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [2.88]	I've ordered 12mm and 15mm, was going to go with 12 front, 15 rear... but after reading, it seems like you can go with wider at the front? So maybe Will go with 12 rear and 15 front... Hmmm. I will post pics when done! Also, it's on an otherwise stock suspension/wheel setup.

07-18-2011, 11:59 AM	#29
New21er Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stanwood, wa. Posts: 261 iTrader: (1)	12mm rear, 18mm front. Puts all 4 corners right to the edge for stock application.

07-18-2011, 01:20 PM	#30
Fidiman Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 120d e82 M Sportpaket Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: France Posts: 264 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 120d E82 [0.00]	Once, I've heard that spacers deform the axle of the wheels on which they are mounted and moreover from a certain speed, you feel some vibrations ... Is it true ? 'Cause I like this look very much !

07-30-2011, 04:19 PM	#32
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 172 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Hey guys. I eventually chose 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers from BMS for my '11 135i with stock M Sport wheels / suspension. After some spirited driving, not indication of rubbing in front or back. Pics are posted here. Cheers, Bryan

10-10-2012, 08:10 AM	#34
Cozy Major Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (0)	Sorry to revive this but it's better than filling up the forum with junk duplicates I guess. For those of you who are lowered on Eibach Pro or more with 255's, did you get serious rub with 12mm+ in the rear? I am considering a square 12mm setup, does that extra 4mm on the rear axle (vs 10mm) make THAT much difference?