Wheel Spacers

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Tabz123

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Hello All

Anyone used spacers on an E89 and if so what size etc

Please post any before and after pics

Mucho Gracias!
 
flybobbie said:
What is the purpose of wheel spacers. Won't the wheels strike the arch?
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Just to give the car a more aggressive stance really. Some reviews say a small increase also improves grip/control.

The car is on standard suspension and so enough space for the wheels if they moved outwards
 
flybobbie said:
What is the purpose of wheel spacers. Won't the wheels strike the arch?
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The wheels rubbing the insides and outsides of the arches can be a problem if you buy large spacers. I have an E85 and I've got 15mm on the rear and 10mm on the front. Some have put 15mm on the front but have suffered slight rubbing which they then start to mess with the arch liners to stop this problem. Theres a recent thread discussing this.

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95106

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95778
 
Have you already lowered the car? Personally I'd go with spacers if the car has been lowered for a better stance.
 
I had a set of 20mm spacers on my Z4M that were not wanted when sold. I've fitted them to the e89 to see how they look, if they fit and if they help/ hinder handling. Car runs on stock 293s with non run flats and M adaptive suspension.
First impressions;
Looks great IMO fills the arches nicely and there seems to be no rubbing or handling issues. Will post up some pics when I get a chance.
 
Kingfisher said:
I wonder if it affects the wheel bearings ... loads etc?
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Probably. Bmw spend millions on getting chassis design right. The geometry is critical. Spacers are purely cosmetic.
 
Different wheel offsets push the wheel face further out from the brake hub and fitting spacers does much the same thing. I've run spacers on several different cars over the years and never had an issue with bearings or tyre wear. If it makes a difference it must be negligible.
 
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