Guest Pablo_Emms Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Someone on here suggested fitting some 15-20mm wheel spacers, any idea where I could get some ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 eBay your best bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pablo_Emms Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 eBay your best bet http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=bmw+e46+wheel+spacer+e46&_sacat=0&_dmpt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&_odkw=bmw+e46+wheel+spacer&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 Anything on there any good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham4416 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I was just thinking about starting a wheels spacers thread lol, sorry to hi jack but what's the difference between hub centric and he other type, also what's the widest ill get away with on an 320cd coupe with standard mv2's, the backs quite low and the front will be soon, I was thinking 25mm on the rear but unsure on the front, iv seen lots in eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 20mm max on the rear http://www.driftworks.com/shop/20mm-bmw-wheel-spacers-72-6mm-centre-bore-pair-of-spacers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And617y Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 i have these , brand new in box. never open http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERIES-E46-15MM-HUBCENTRIC-WHEEL-SPACERS-5x120-/270862572092?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3f10aada3c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) I was just thinking about starting a wheels spacers thread lol, sorry to hi jack but what's the difference between hub centric and he other type, also what's the widest ill get away with on an 320cd coupe with standard mv2's, the backs quite low and the front will be soon, I was thinking 25mm on the rear but unsure on the front, iv seen lots in eBay Hubcentric have a locating lip similar to the hub to ensure the wheel mounts dead centre even with the spacer on, non hubcentric dont and as such the wheel is not guaranteed to be mounted centrally when a spacer is fitted, hubcentric are better and def the ones to get As Blair said 20mm max HTH Edited February 22, 2012 by Trickster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham4416 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) What's the max on the front? And617y, have you got 4, Pm me a price if your selling Edited February 23, 2012 by durham4416 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 20mm all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben120280 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-Series-20mm-Hubcentric-Spacers-Pair-/270806512922?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item3f0d53751a 10% off to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And617y Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 only 2 durham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham4416 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Iv seen some on eBay for £42 delivered (20mm) cheers anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I have the precision autoparts 15mm ones on the ebay link! They are great quality! I ran them all round on my vert with MV2's- If you go any wider than 15mm on the rear you will get rubbing- mine were a fag paper away from the arch! Heres some pics on them: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I have the precision autoparts 15mm ones on the ebay link! They are great quality! I ran them all round on my vert with MV2's- If you go any wider than 15mm on the rear you will get rubbing- mine were a fag paper away from touching the inner lip of the arch! In the pics it looks like there is a fair bit of room but its the inner arch lip they nearly touched on! Edited February 29, 2012 by Individual 330ci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham4416 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 is it just because its a vert or will i only get away with 15mm on a coupe aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) You'll get away with 15mm, chrisH has 15mm on his mv2's and slammed on coilovers. Hell, it even didn't rub with my heavy CSL's in last night! Edited March 1, 2012 by Jay- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Individual 330ci Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 is it just because its a vert or will i only get away with 15mm on a coupe aswell? Yep coupe arches are more forgiving than the convertibles- Many people on here run 20mm on coupes and report no issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM330CI Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 are you talking 20mm front and back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 are you talking 20mm front and back? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM330CI Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 any one used http://www.mtec-racing.com/ ?? had a quote for 4 hubcentric billet alloy 15mm spacers for £45.... seems very cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenkus28 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just thought I would ask this question here rather than start a new thread on wheel spacers. Would make any sense to put lets say 10mm for 17s style 44 wheels for SE 318i loon. I know spacers are used to push the wheel a further from the body to fix offsets and clearance issues. but if everything is standard would it be of any use aesthically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Just thought I would ask this question here rather than start a new thread on wheel spacers. Would make any sense to put lets say 10mm for 17s style 44 wheels for SE 318i loon. I know spacers are used to push the wheel a further from the body to fix offsets and clearance issues. but if everything is standard would it be of any use aesthically. Its only the rears that are tight, I had 15mm on the back on my loon with MV1's on (8.5 inch wide rears) and it just rubbed a tiny amount at full travel. If I put the MV1's back on I will go for 12mm But I would think that you would be ok with 15mm on the 44's Worth doing IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenkus28 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) I just thought it would look a bit better than it does now with the tyres out a bit. i was thinking 10 would be okay. i will look into the 15mm and and measure it again and see what that gives me. do not really want it fully out of the wheel arch just more inline with it, if that makes sense. i have pirellis 20555R17 Edited December 14, 2012 by Kenkus28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B0B Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 I just thought it would look a bit better than it does now with the tyres out a bit. i was thinking 10 would be okay. i will look into the 15mm and and measure it again and see what that gives me. do not really want it fully out of the wheel arch just more inline with it, if that makes sense. 10mm are a bit thin for hubcentric fella, they wont leave much meat on the lip. With mine on 15's it never stuck out or looked wierd just rubbed a tiny bit at full travel, your wheels are narrower so 15's will look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenkus28 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 10mm are a bit thin for hubcentric fella, they wont leave much meat on the lip. With mine on 15's it never stuck out or looked wierd just rubbed a tiny bit at full travel, your wheels are narrower so 15's will look great. Cheers BOB your always on point. So far am trying to get the clutchstopper and the clubsport gearknob and a few other small changes done. so i thought i would do this. as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...