Thundercat Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Just after a bit of advice on what to do about spacers guys, basically i fancy spacing my rears out a bit to give it a slightly fatter look, thinking maybe 20mm each side. I thought it was just a case of buying a metal disc with the holes in the right place, taking the wheel off, and putting in back in with said disc between the wheel and hub! Had a little look online and i've just read a whole bloody article on it and now i'm confused as hell! Is it really that complicated or what? I've got Style 68s on my 320d which hasnt been lowered, if thats relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 sorry that this is my 1st post and i haven't introduced myself in the noob section yet but i will in just a sec. i have a Z3 (and an E46). i have 20mm spacers on the rears of the zed. i bought hubcentric bolt on type in steel (as i don't trust alloy for spacers) and it was just a case of remove the wheels, bolt the spacers on with the supplied bolts then bolt the wheels to the spacers, as easy as that. i got them from fleabay and have had them on for a couple of years with no issues. i'm not sure if 20mm might be a bit wide for yours though? don't forget the lip on the arch will catch the tyres if too wide, even on standard height springs (unless you have the arches rolled). just measure from the edge of the tyre to the lip of the arch and that should give you an idea of width. hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks Mugs! Welcome to the forum! Right, i'll look for hubcentric ones then. I'll check how much room i have tomorrow when its light! Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennno2005 Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 I'd go for 15mm. Get hubcentric spacers with longer bolts to suit. I used 2 pairs of these on mine: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hub-Centric-Hubcentric-Alloy-Wheel-15mm-Spacer-Spacers-Kit-5-x-120-72-5-/301562238683?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW&hash=item46368296db:g:pu8AAOSweW5VA1Ty Before: After Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott-o Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The rears are 8.5 et50 on them are they? I've got 12mm bimmec spacers on wheels of the same width and offset and fits nice. With you not been lowered you could get away with 15 as above though I'd say! Perosnally I prefer alloy spacers with longer wheel bolts that go right through into the hub but I think that'll be your only option anyway up to around 20mm. Thundercat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 26 minutes ago, scott-o said: The rears are 8.5 et50 on them are they? Erm.... I don't know haha! The tyres on them at the minute are 245s, I still haven't been out and checked my distance to the arch, this new baby thing is tiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 51 minutes ago, scott-o said: Personally I prefer alloy spacers with longer wheel bolts that go right through into the hub. Longer bolts are a must have with spacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennno2005 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 11 hours ago, Daz 330 Cs said: Longer bolts are a must have with spacers Not necessarily. You can get the ones that bolt the hub, then you bolt the wheel to the space using existing bolts which I think is what the OP is referring to. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bolt+on+spacers&rlz=1C1CAFB_enGB604GB604&espv=2&biw=1372&bih=453&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjtq-2e187KAhVLAxoKHahRBeYQ_AUIBygC&dpr=1#imgrc=R9nRVr-TcWRZeM%3A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I wasn't sure if there were both types or not! But successfully cleared up, thanks guys Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott-o Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, Daz 330 Cs said: Longer bolts are a must have with spacers As above, they arent depending on the type you buy. Thus me explaining i prefer the straight through ones with longer bolts. Edited January 29, 2016 by scott-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott-o Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 15 hours ago, Thundercat said: Erm.... I don't know haha! The tyres on them at the minute are 245s, I still haven't been out and checked my distance to the arch, this new baby thing is tiring! You'll definitely be fine with 15mm with a 245 tyre then, assuming they are 8.5 inch wide wheel and et50 out back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 to be fair, alloy is ok with the slip on type and i have used them before with no issues although i had studs on that car so the spacers was securely sandwiched in place. I wouldn't trust them with the bolt on the hub type as you are relying on the strength of the material to hold the wheel on and i have seen them crack and fall to bits on an R35 GTR of all things. the correct 'engineering method' is to use the bolt on type but again people have used both types and had no issue. Also, peoples view will vary on the best type so it's really down to you which ones you would prefer. i have MV1s on my vert and i have measured the gap to the arch and it looks like 15mm is the optimum size. i have lower offset alloys on my Impreza and i have had the arches rolled so the wheels sit just about flush with the outer edge of the arch so if you roll your arches you get wider spacers on with no rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Cheers, I think I'll go for the type that you bolt through, so the wheel will be attached directly to the hub with the spacer being the meat in the sandwich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugs Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 make sure they come with the longer bolts as if you buy them separately it will cost quite a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeBee Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I bought some 15mm spacers for my Clubsport that Ben recommended from Demon Tweeks and they are spot on. They came with the longer bolts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R11CH Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Im using TPI 12mm hubcentric spacers all round on mine, great quality, fit perfect, anodised black so don't stand out and come with full set of bolts. £79.00 delivered for two with bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
