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      06-25-2014, 02:37 AM   #1
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Question Who makes wheel spacers for the e89?

Thinking about getting some. Want to know what the max size I can get running stock 19 inch rims and 235/265 Michelin PSS tires.

Who make suitable ones?
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      06-25-2014, 07:30 AM   #2
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Discovered BMS make suitable spacers for the e89 and the price is good. But not sure what sizes to get???
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      06-26-2014, 01:47 PM   #3
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What's your rim size? offset?
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      06-26-2014, 09:59 PM   #4
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      06-27-2014, 12:32 AM   #5
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I'm a big fan of Turner. I use their spacers and stud-conversion kit on my M3. I plan to use their spacers on the Z4, too.
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      06-27-2014, 02:55 AM   #6
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I'm on the stock 326M 19 inch rims with Michelin PSS 235/265.
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      06-27-2014, 06:03 AM   #7
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I'm on the stock 326M 19 inch rims with Michelin PSS 235/265.
I am on the same setup, how big spacers would be recommended F/R or at all?
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      06-28-2014, 02:58 AM   #8
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I just did some measurements - there isn't much clearance. I would say 10mm MAX. Maybe 12mm depending on camber in rear. Hardly worth doing really?
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      06-28-2014, 06:48 AM   #9
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Macht Schnell also do some for the e89:

https://www.machtschnell.com/www.mac...pacer-kit-12mm
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      06-29-2014, 12:46 AM   #10
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I have 12mm spacers on my rears with standard 18" x 8.5" rims. With the 265 tyres, this is the max that I would go without changing to wider rims. Mine are BMS. Any spacer for 135 235 335 BMW will fit.

I find this setup looks good with the front wheel standard offset.
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      06-29-2014, 02:46 AM   #11
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So you didn't bother with the fronts at all?
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      06-29-2014, 05:11 AM   #12
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So you didn't bother with the fronts at all?
No, didn't think it needed it. With the 12mm on the back, it evens up the rear with the front quite well.
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      06-30-2014, 04:02 PM   #13
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Here you can find all the informationo on spacers with different OEM wheel types: http://www.zroadster.com/forum/index...ung-e89.81685/

Look for 3. comment.
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      06-30-2014, 08:40 PM   #14
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I have some Turner Motorsport 10mm spacers up front and 15mm H&R spacers out back for my stock 17x8 style 290 wheels. Definitely looks a little better than the original since it's also lowered on H&Rs.
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      06-30-2014, 11:54 PM   #15
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Thx for the link Samiti.

Looks like 10mm front and rear max with Michelin 235/265 tires (which are a wider fitment also) will work. There is a plastic bead strip in the rear arches that is my concern...looks like the tire will touch it if you go over 10mm.

Here are some more spacers I found - lightweight ones too: https://www.sonicms.net/index.php?ro...product_id=443

and https://www.sonicms.net/index.php?ro...product_id=305

Both look like the best quality available for our cars.

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      07-02-2014, 01:33 AM   #16
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Mmmm tried my best to take more measurements today. Really hard to identify how much the rear suspension compresses stock. Concerned about that rubber beading just inside of the bodywork. Even with 10mm spacers and 265 Michelin PSS I reckon it may touch at full compression....
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      07-03-2014, 07:26 AM   #17
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Mmmm tried my best to take more measurements today. Really hard to identify how much the rear suspension compresses stock. Concerned about that rubber beading just inside of the bodywork. Even with 10mm spacers and 265 Michelin PSS I reckon it may touch at full compression....
I can say that with my 12mm spacers on the back, and 265 tyres on the standard 8.5" rim, yes the tire does touch that plastic strip - I've had some very minor wear there, spacers have been on for over 2 years.
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      07-23-2014, 09:06 PM   #18
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What tires do you have on the rear Ramjet - PSS?
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      07-19-2019, 01:25 PM   #19
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I also have 35is with 326M wheels and 235 and 265 Michelin PS4S tires lowered to 1 finger gap on KWv3.
Installed BMS 12mm on rears.



There is a slight rub on tire and arch plastic.

I think If I raise suspension a bit i can do 15mm too. 12mm doesnt feel like I even installed spacers, only minor improvement.

Most likely I'll move 12mm to front and 15mm rears.
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      07-22-2019, 07:05 PM   #20
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Update: Put 15mm on rear and 12mm on front
Rear rubbed a lot and cracked the plastic underneath cover in minutes before I could get home and fix it.
but front is all good.
Love the look for the car now.
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