M /// Max wheel offset question

[Beedub]

Not sure it would look "silly" without the spacer Beedub , it would sit virtually as OEM 224s do less approx 2mm so barely noticeable
The spacer would probably be a necessity though as without it the rear wheel face would sit 14mm further in than 224s / a 15mm spacer could be used instead of 10mm , depends what stance Yorkie is after
RE the arch gap i'm referring to "gap" between tyre & arch lip as opposed to the wheel face filling arch

2mm less than the stock 224?? which already appear too conservative for the ///M model imo.... wouldnt look good, like i say a nice 25 offset for a 9.5" is about right with scope to mess with the tyres. just my opinion mr wilks, you don't need to agree

[BMWZ4MC]

I was running 12mm spacers all round with my 224s and would have happily pushed them out a little more. It depends on the profile of the tyre though - square shoulders vs rounded.

[Yorkie Z]

Must admit I much prefer the wheels in line with the arc. Nice aggressive look.

Sounds like I'd need a 20 spacer for that using my current wheels. Not keen on a spacer that thick, so maybe a new set of wheels.

[BMWZ4MC]

Be a little cautious with spacers as big as 20mm. I bought 20mm spacers for my 320d when I was disappointed by the effect of 15mm - the extra 5mm created a serious carlos fandango look...

[mr wilks]

Must admit I much prefer the wheels in line with the arc. Nice aggressive look.

Sounds like I'd need a 20 spacer for that using my current wheels. Not keen on a spacer that thick, so maybe a new set of wheels.

But a 10mm/12mm spacer on 9.5j et 38 would be like running a et 26/28 no need to go 20mm
You have to bear in mind 224s are only 9j so the extra width helps towards the higher offset

[Yorkie Z]

Must admit I much prefer the wheels in line with the arc. Nice aggressive look.

Sounds like I'd need a 20 spacer for that using my current wheels. Not keen on a spacer that thick, so maybe a new set of wheels.

But a 10mm/12mm spacer on 9.5j et 38 would be like running a et 26/28 no need to go 20mm
You have to bear in mind 224s are only 9j so the extra width helps towards the higher offset

Oh didn't know that. You've given me hope again

[Beedub]

I was running 12mm spacers all round with my 224s and would have happily pushed them out a little more. It depends on the profile of the tyre though - square shoulders vs rounded.

[no fit state]

I made these 12mm wheels spacers last year when I still had the E46 M3 and haven't done anything with them. From what's being said it's making think I should really get them anodised and on the car to improve it's stance.


(there's 5 in the picture as one of them is a setter)

[mr wilks]

I made these 12mm wheels spacers last year when I still had the E46 M3 and haven't done anything with them. From what's being said it's making think I should really get them anodised and on the car to improve it's stance.


(there's 5 in the picture as one of them is a setter)

Get them on mate , makes a world of difference . Here's a pic of my pals Mcoupe with spacers
The et38 9.5j Yorkie asked about would sit almost identical

[Yorkie Z]

Oh I'm liking that.!!!

[BMWZ4MC]

I wouldn't fit all five though


Edit: missed your final line under the photograph

[enzed4]

Be a little cautious with spacers as big as 20mm. I bought 20mm spacers for my 320d when I was disappointed by the effect of 15mm - the extra 5mm created a serious carlos fandango look...

Ok, I've finally looked this up, and now know what the heck 'fandango' means referring to wheels. Very amusing.
But it leads me to ask, is there a 'nickname' for wheels that are too skinny, or sit too far in from the arches - the opposite of fandango?

[Beedub]

OP...

heres a less flattering angle... this is a 9.5" rim with ET30 on the back , look at inset of the wheel, the rim your proposing will sit another 8mm inwards..... it will look pants without spacing, personally id look at another set of wheels with more ideal offsets. Nothing at all wrong with spacers but if you can get a more ideal offset and not need them, then its a no brainer, the wheels you have brought to questions are not good offsets for the ///M and without spacing will look silly.

[mr wilks]

Beedub , if i read it right i don't think the OP has ever intended fitting the et 38 9.5 rears to his M car without spacers
Once 10,12 mm spacers are on then he should be sitting sweet , mine are 9.5j et 28 rears & i think "Cracker" is running 19s 9.5 et 40 with 12mm spacers ??

I wouldn't want to be any wider

[Beedub]

the first couple of posts from the OP didn't mention spacers.... Just would the alloy fit....

I'm suggesting find some better offset wheels without the need of spacers if possible..


I'm well into what i call aggressive fitment, it works on my track setup vehicle but as I've said many times on a normal road vehicle with normal levels of camber/ suspension compliancy etc I'm pretty sure my setup would cause significant damage to the car. i run et 29 upfront , et 23 at the rear with wide running semi slicks.. Absolutely zero contact under even the most extreme conditions... But its a setup the would not be viable for a DD at all.