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Hind · 02-28-2011, 10:33 PM

Here is my install of the BMS Wheel Spacers. I bought 10mm for the Rear, and 12mm for the Front. Due to front passenger side wheel lug bolts being overtightened (not by me), and un-removable at this time I could only install the rears. It was hard to get exact before and after pictures, enough to tell a difference. While driving so far, the rear end does feel slightly less wobbly.

When I had my tires put on at a local Firestone, I'm thinking they overtightened the lug bolts. I went back today to have them loosened by impact air tools, but the employee claims they always tighten to spec. Even with the air tools, the front passenger bolts wont budge.

Following pictures are of just the Rear Passenger side. As usual with me, More pix the better.

Nikon D90, Nikkor 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR

Fat man trying to losen my lug bolts

BMS 10mm/12mm Wheel Spacers, New Torque Wrench, & Anti-Seize

Loosening the Lug Bolts

High Performance Formula1 Chocks

Wheel was very snug, had to kick it off the hub

Wheel off

Dirty!!!

After some brake cleaner and a good scrub, it looks... well the same.

All by myself...

All set to go

Pre-Lube with Anti-Seize. Do Not Use Grease, Anti-Seize has High temp resistance. Brakes get hot!

Spacers need a little assistance over the rusty crust

10mm Power

Tighten to 88 lbs

A few Finished Shots. The difference is subtle, but it was a fun install. Hopefully soon I'll have my 12mm up front.

GOT THE FRONTS ON NOW. 10mm Rear, 12mm Front

Plans for the future are Koni FSD & Eibach Springs...
Thanks for viewing.

MITE82 · 02-28-2011, 11:04 PM

Very nice

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

mtechnik3 · 02-28-2011, 11:05 PM

Gotta love that improved stance. Can't wait till it's lowered. Great work bro!

How do you like your Conti tires? I was think of getting those as well.

Hind · 02-28-2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtechnik3

Gotta love that improved stance. Can't wait till it's lowered. Great work bro!

How do you like your Conti tires? I was think of getting those as well.

I cant wait either, I'm in the middle of buying a house so mods gotta wait a bit. Conti DW tires made the car a BMW. Grip, handling, ride, comfort, & noise have all brilliantly improved. Cant recommend removing ur runcraps enough. 100% better.

SlickShift · 03-02-2011, 07:54 AM

Looks good man. When I was putting my spacers on (pre-Breytons) I used some WD-40 and sandpaper to get the rust off the hubs. It made it a lot easier to get the spacers on. I used the same anti-seeze too - works pretty well. You coming out Saturday?

FDfranklin · 03-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Looks like a fun install, your car looks good

^ Whats on Saturday?

NFIDDY5 · 03-02-2011, 10:10 AM

I just did the BMS spacers too. 10mm up front and 15mm in the rear. I am on JIC CROSS coilovers. Had to cut a small piece of the plastic fenderliners on the rear wheelwells. But with the aggressive camber and a bit of toe out on the front, they fit really well and it looks awesome.

Olagüe · 03-02-2011, 11:59 AM

nice

e84 · 03-02-2011, 12:23 PM

Do you know if 10mm will fit on the front?

NFIDDY5 · 03-02-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e84

Do you know if 10mm will fit on the front?

Fit perfectly. And my car is SLAMMED! No rubbing up front what so ever. And no more sunken wheel look anymore. 12mm should also fit just fine.

Dackelone · 03-02-2011, 12:36 PM

Nice DIY photos.

One tip, I would hammer the spacers onto the hub. I would have used a wire brush or scotch-brite pad to remove the rust from the hub lip area.

Q). Did you also use longer wheel bolts? Do they come with the BMS kit? How much if you don't mind me asking?

Also - maybe you could post some outdoor photos of your car w/the spacers mounted.

Dackel

NFIDDY5 · 03-02-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Nice DIY photos.

One tip, I would hammer the spacers onto the hub. I would have used a wire brush or scotch-brite pad to remove the rust from the hub lip area.

Q). Did you also use longer wheel bolts? Do they come with the BMS kit? How much if you don't mind me asking?

Also - maybe you could post some outdoor photos of your car w/the spacers mounted.

Dackel

The BMS and Schnell kits both come w/ extended lugs.

SlickShift · 03-04-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDfranklin

Looks like a fun install, your car looks good

^ Whats on Saturday?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickShift

Looks good man. When I was putting my spacers on (pre-Breytons) I used some WD-40 and sandpaper to get the rust off the hubs. It made it a lot easier to get the spacers on. I used the same anti-seeze too - works pretty well. You coming out Saturday?

Now that I think of it. It was a scotch pad, not sandpaper!

MarkR171 · 03-04-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Don't really understand why anyone adds additional rotating unsprung mass instead of buying a wheel with the proper offset?

Because spacers are cheap and new wheels and tires are expensive.

STX21 · 03-04-2011, 09:11 PM

Looks awesome man. While the difference may be small, looks well worth it in my opinion!

Hind · 03-04-2011, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the comments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickShift

Looks good man. When I was putting my spacers on (pre-Breytons) I used some WD-40 and sandpaper to get the rust off the hubs. It made it a lot easier to get the spacers on. I used the same anti-seeze too - works pretty well. You coming out Saturday?

Cant come tomorrow, out going house stuff, plus I got a new job... got a lot going on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Nice DIY photos.

One tip, I would hammer the spacers onto the hub. I would have used a wire brush or scotch-brite pad to remove the rust from the hub lip area.

Q). Did you also use longer wheel bolts? Do they come with the BMS kit? How much if you don't mind me asking?

Also - maybe you could post some outdoor photos of your car w/the spacers mounted.

Dackel

I did hammer the spacer onto the hub. I tried a bunch of remedies, I guess I'm either weak or didnt try hard enough. Either way they are gonna be a pain getting off if I ever need to get them off. I paid BMS retail price which is $99 pair, and they come with new lug bolts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxnix

Firestone is death to good wheels and lugs! They just don't care. It is like taking your BMW to Jiffy Lube or NTB and expecting competent service.

Don't really understand why anyone adds additional rotating unsprung mass instead of buying a wheel with the proper offset?

Hopefully you will get a competent shop to install your suspension.

Like mentioned above, spacers are cheaper, and I like my wheels. I plan on installing the suspension myself with a mechanic friend I have. Only had firestone switch my tires out a few months ago, cuz I cant do that. Come'on, can you switch tires urself with the average man's tools? Um.. no

Firestone also damaged my wheels + BMW Wheel warranty = wheels look new again for free.

BBursey · 07-16-2011, 02:26 PM

Sorry to bump an old thread, but Hind, do you think you could have fit a 12mm spacer on the back? It looks like you're on stock suspension with 261m wheels.

I'm having a hard time coming up with a definitive answer to spacers for a stock set-up. I've seen vendors suggesting everything from 18mm front / 10mm rear to 10mm front / 15mm rear.

I couldn't be more confused!?!?!?!?

Thanks,
Bryan

Hind · 07-16-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canucker

Sorry to bump an old thread, but Hind, do you think you could have fit a 12mm spacer on the back? It looks like your on stock suspension with 261m wheels.

I'm having a hard time coming up with a definitive answer to spacers for a stock set-up. I've seen vendors suggesting everything from 18mm front / 10mm rear to 10mm front / 15mm rear.

I couldn't be more confused!?!?!?!?

Thanks,
Bryan

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

Bimmer-Bob · 07-16-2011, 04:23 PM

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.

ptack · 07-16-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkR171

Because spacers are cheap and new wheels and tires are expensive.

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

Hind · 07-16-2011, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

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

Only person I'm trying to impress is me, plus I like my OEM wheels. It makes a little more of a wide stance, subtle but looks good imo.

Additionally, considering the price difference between wheels vs spacers, yes its "cheaper", but the quality of the spacers are top notch. I wouldnt say anything about this mod is "cheap"...

bubb2521 · 07-16-2011, 11:41 PM

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.

02-28-2011, 10:33 PM	#1
Hind ///Mmmm Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 779 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Wheel Spacer Install & Pics (56k Death) Here is my install of the BMS Wheel Spacers. I bought 10mm for the Rear, and 12mm for the Front. Due to front passenger side wheel lug bolts being overtightened (not by me), and un-removable at this time I could only install the rears. It was hard to get exact before and after pictures, enough to tell a difference. While driving so far, the rear end does feel slightly less wobbly. When I had my tires put on at a local Firestone, I'm thinking they overtightened the lug bolts. I went back today to have them loosened by impact air tools, but the employee claims they always tighten to spec. Even with the air tools, the front passenger bolts wont budge. Following pictures are of just the Rear Passenger side. As usual with me, More pix the better. Nikon D90, Nikkor 18-200 3.5-5.6 VR Fat man trying to losen my lug bolts BMS 10mm/12mm Wheel Spacers, New Torque Wrench, & Anti-Seize Loosening the Lug Bolts High Performance Formula1 Chocks Wheel was very snug, had to kick it off the hub Wheel off Dirty!!! After some brake cleaner and a good scrub, it looks... well the same. All by myself... All set to go Pre-Lube with Anti-Seize. Do Not Use Grease, Anti-Seize has High temp resistance. Brakes get hot! Spacers need a little assistance over the rusty crust 10mm Power Tighten to 88 lbs A few Finished Shots. The difference is subtle, but it was a fun install. Hopefully soon I'll have my 12mm up front. GOT THE FRONTS ON NOW. 10mm Rear, 12mm Front Plans for the future are Koni FSD & Eibach Springs... Thanks for viewing. __________________ ///135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway, BMS Clutch Stop PDC Flickr YouTube Last edited by Hind; 03-23-2011 at 04:00 PM.
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02-28-2011, 11:04 PM	#2
MITE82 Private First Class Drives: 08 135i 6AT BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 174 iTrader: (2)	Very nice can't wait to see it when the car is lowered.... A bit overkill on the anti seize?? Haha __________________ BMS JB4 PnP / RPI scoops / BSH OCC / BMS DCI / H&R Super Sport Springs / Nitto INVO 225f 255r / CP-e axle back / BMWPerf. CF rear spoiler, iCarbon CF sideview mirror covers / CF grills / BMWPerf. Front rotors / EBC slotted rear rotors / SS Braided lines / StopTech performace pads / E93 M3 Front Sway / BERK resonated mids / BMS 12mm spacers

02-28-2011, 11:05 PM	#3
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	Gotta love that improved stance. Can't wait till it's lowered. Great work bro! How do you like your Conti tires? I was think of getting those as well. __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

03-02-2011, 07:54 AM	#5
SlickShift Major Drives: '09 135i - 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,285 iTrader: (1)	Looks good man. When I was putting my spacers on (pre-Breytons) I used some WD-40 and sandpaper to get the rust off the hubs. It made it a lot easier to get the spacers on. I used the same anti-seeze too - works pretty well. You coming out Saturday? __________________ -Nick TiAg/Coral/Glacier Breyton Race GTS-R - Eibach Springs - E92 Front Sway - BMW CF Strut Brace - JB4 - DCI - Synapse BOV - MagnaFlow Exhaust - Berk Midpipes - LCI Blackline Tails - CSR Eyelids - BMW Performance Sideskirts

03-02-2011, 08:07 AM	#6
FDfranklin d[-_-]b Drives: 2011 LeMans Blue 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 763 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a fun install, your car looks good ^ Whats on Saturday? __________________

03-02-2011, 10:10 AM	#7
NFIDDY5 I bleed Scarlet and Gray!! Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Buckeye Nut House Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	I just did the BMS spacers too. 10mm up front and 15mm in the rear. I am on JIC CROSS coilovers. Had to cut a small piece of the plastic fenderliners on the rear wheelwells. But with the aggressive camber and a bit of toe out on the front, they fit really well and it looks awesome.

03-02-2011, 11:59 AM	#8
Olagüe Brigadier General Drives: 333i e92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 3,853 iTrader: (0)	nice

03-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#9
e84 Private First Class Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	Do you know if 10mm will fit on the front?

03-02-2011, 12:36 PM	#11
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,013 iTrader: (0)	Nice DIY photos. One tip, I would hammer the spacers onto the hub. I would have used a wire brush or scotch-brite pad to remove the rust from the hub lip area. Q). Did you also use longer wheel bolts? Do they come with the BMS kit? How much if you don't mind me asking? Also - maybe you could post some outdoor photos of your car w/the spacers mounted. Dackel

03-04-2011, 09:11 PM	#15
STX21 New Member Drives: 128i Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome man. While the difference may be small, looks well worth it in my opinion!

07-16-2011, 02:26 PM	#17
BBursey Work hard, play harder Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 171 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	Sorry to bump an old thread, but Hind, do you think you could have fit a 12mm spacer on the back? It looks like you're on stock suspension with 261m wheels. I'm having a hard time coming up with a definitive answer to spacers for a stock set-up. I've seen vendors suggesting everything from 18mm front / 10mm rear to 10mm front / 15mm rear. I couldn't be more confused!?!?!?!? Thanks, Bryan Last edited by BBursey; 07-17-2011 at 10:22 AM. Reason: Grammar

07-16-2011, 04:23 PM	#19
Bimmer-Bob ! Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,954 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 128i [5.00] 2012 Ford Focus SE ... [0.00]	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. __________________

07-16-2011, 11:41 PM	#22
bubb2521 Private Drives: 135i SOLD. 2009 E90 LCI Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	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.

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