WTD: 10/12 Hubcentric spacers
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If you don't get any offers I would recommend these spacers... Good quality, I've used them, almost everyone on the m3 forum buy these.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251
The smallest they do though is 12mm and I would be wary of running 10mm spacers if yours is an M(?), in particular Eibach, as there are reports out there of them failing.
From m3 forum
"As stated on another post, the Eibach10mm has trouble with cracking on the spigot diameter. I make my own spacers and bolts, so have made some 10mm spacers that are specifically for an e46 M3 and won't crack.
Not sure who offers a good 10mm hubcentric spacer that is guaranteed to fit the m3."
"Eibach will not guarantee 10mm ones on the E46. I used them on my 330 and they were fine. 12mm are fine anyway though ;.)"
From Turner Motorsport
Hubcentric Fitments All BMWs use hubcentric wheels. When mounted to the car, the wheel rests on a lip instead of the wheel bolts or studs. The lip contributes to the strength of the wheel and the wheel cannot safely be used without a lip. The wheel bolts are not strong enough to support the weight and loads generated through the wheel. The lip is usually 9-10.5mm in depth and the new spacer must have its own lip. Turner and H&R Spacers with their own integrated hubcentric lip are: 10mm, 12mm, 12.5mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm.
* -- Note that H&R and Turner Motorsport each make a 10mm hubcentric spacer but due to interferences between the spacer and lip, it's best to leave this to specialized applications. See below for more detail.
10mm Fitment Notes You must be very careful when fitting 10mm spacers to any BMW. Since the depth of the hubcentric lip will vary, you risk bottoming out of the spacer before it sits flush with the hub. This will leave a gap between the spacer and the hub, seriously compromising the strength of the spacer. The lip on the car must be shaved down so the 10mm spacer will fit flush on the rotor hat.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=26251
The smallest they do though is 12mm and I would be wary of running 10mm spacers if yours is an M(?), in particular Eibach, as there are reports out there of them failing.
From m3 forum
"As stated on another post, the Eibach10mm has trouble with cracking on the spigot diameter. I make my own spacers and bolts, so have made some 10mm spacers that are specifically for an e46 M3 and won't crack.
Not sure who offers a good 10mm hubcentric spacer that is guaranteed to fit the m3."
"Eibach will not guarantee 10mm ones on the E46. I used them on my 330 and they were fine. 12mm are fine anyway though ;.)"
From Turner Motorsport
Hubcentric Fitments All BMWs use hubcentric wheels. When mounted to the car, the wheel rests on a lip instead of the wheel bolts or studs. The lip contributes to the strength of the wheel and the wheel cannot safely be used without a lip. The wheel bolts are not strong enough to support the weight and loads generated through the wheel. The lip is usually 9-10.5mm in depth and the new spacer must have its own lip. Turner and H&R Spacers with their own integrated hubcentric lip are: 10mm, 12mm, 12.5mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm.
* -- Note that H&R and Turner Motorsport each make a 10mm hubcentric spacer but due to interferences between the spacer and lip, it's best to leave this to specialized applications. See below for more detail.
10mm Fitment Notes You must be very careful when fitting 10mm spacers to any BMW. Since the depth of the hubcentric lip will vary, you risk bottoming out of the spacer before it sits flush with the hub. This will leave a gap between the spacer and the hub, seriously compromising the strength of the spacer. The lip on the car must be shaved down so the 10mm spacer will fit flush on the rotor hat.
monaco_blue
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I will shortly have a set of 4 H&R hubcentric spacers with longer (non-locking) bolts available. I bought them for my Z4M in preparation for installing KW v3 but it transpires they're not needed; there's plenty of clearance between the front tyres and the struts, at least at the cambers I'm running.