What size wheel spacers did you put on your M5?

Vic55 · 02-03-2020, 05:13 PM

Im very happy with the 12mm rears and the M550i springs drop:

OT-Dan · 02-03-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

I'm trying out a new setup soon. I currently have 10mm front, nothing in the rear. Going with the 12mm front, 5mm rear to see what that does. I've always thought the rear needs just a little something but the 10mm was too much for my taste.

I look forward to seeing pics. Exactly what I’m considering.

r33_RGSport · 02-03-2020, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Im very happy with the 12mm rears and the M550i springs drop:

Why you always post pictures of filling up gas??
Is the MPG really that bad?

Vic55 · 02-03-2020, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Why you always post pictures of filling up gas??
Is the MPG really that bad?

My foot is that heavy.

amg55driver · 02-08-2020, 02:40 AM

does anyone has picture of NON-COMP with STOCK SUSPENSION with 15/12 or 12/11 spacers?

thanks in advance.

Motorin Mark · 02-08-2020, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by amg55driver

does anyone has picture of NON-COMP with STOCK SUSPENSION with 15/12 or 12/11 spacers?

thanks in advance.

Seems like these cars all sit just a bit different and I think we all want a different look. No pics, but I went with 15 front and 10 rear and on my 2020 (stock suspension) to me it is perfect. I started with a 12 in the rear but the tire just stuck out a bit too far to me. Your results may vary.

OT-Dan · 02-08-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorin Mark

Seems like these cars all sit just a bit different and I think we all want a different look. No pics, but I went with 15 front and 10 rear and on my 2020 (stock suspension) to me it is perfect. I started with a 12 in the rear but the tire just stuck out a bit too far to me. Your results may vary.

Any pics? Do you have to add a hub extender for the 10MM in the rear? What brand spacers? Thanks!

Motorin Mark · 02-08-2020, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OT-Dan

Any pics? Do you have to add a hub extender for the 10MM in the rear? What brand spacers? Thanks!

Sorry I am old and have no clue as to how to take pics with a phone let alone post them. No hub extenders, direct bolt on. They are made by Macht Schell and sold by EAS here on the forum. They may have pics.

Clarkey · 02-08-2020, 04:59 PM

Hi all. Some advice. I’m running the stock 20” rims and and am just looking at adding spacers. I’ve bought 4x12mm H&R spacers but not fitted them yet. I have ceramic brakes and looking at the car on the ramp I felt that 12mm at the rear looked like it would really push the into the fender.
So the question is do I go to 10mm at the back?
Second question is do I go for 15mm at the front as there looks like loads of space there?
A trusted modder here in the UK advises 12mm all around but, I also wondered if there’s any difference because of the ceramic brakes??
Advice and help greatly appreciated from anywhere in the world please.

dardeca · 02-09-2020, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarkey

Hi all. Some advice. I’m running the stock 20” rims and and am just looking at adding spacers. I’ve bought 4x12mm H&R spacers but not fitted them yet. I have ceramic brakes and looking at the car on the ramp I felt that 12mm at the rear looked like it would really push the into the fender.
So the question is do I go to 10mm at the back?
Second question is do I go for 15mm at the front as there looks like loads of space there?
A trusted modder here in the UK advises 12mm all around but, I also wondered if there’s any difference because of the ceramic brakes??
Advice and help greatly appreciated from anywhere in the world please.

I have 15mm in the front (and still have space to spare) and 11mm on the back. I'm lowered on H&R F90 sport springs and everything looks good with no rub issues/concerns.

I think you might have a problem with 12mm in the back if you aren't lowered...but there are others on this board more knowledgeable than me.

amg55driver · 02-13-2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorin Mark

Sorry I am old and have no clue as to how to take pics with a phone let alone post them. No hub extenders, direct bolt on. They are made by Macht Schell and sold by EAS here on the forum. They may have pics.

so with 15mm front, they still sit inside the fender?
I am afraid without drop, the 15mm will stick out too far...

Motorin Mark · 02-13-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by amg55driver

so with 15mm front, they still sit inside the fender?
I am afraid without drop, the 15mm will stick out too far...

Correct. Again we all want just a bit different look, but on my car, again stock suspension that I am not going to lower, mine sit flush now front and rear and appear very even front to rear. With the 12mm on the back they made the rear a bit wider and sticking out more than the front, I wanted a even look so I went to 10mm in the rear and for me its just right. I am on stock 20 inch wheels.

amg55driver · 02-13-2020, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorin Mark

Correct. Again we all want just a bit different look, but on my car, again stock suspension that I am not going to lower, mine sit flush now front and rear and appear very even front to rear. With the 12mm on the back they made the rear a bit wider and sticking out more than the front, I wanted a even look so I went to 10mm in the rear and for me its just right. I am on stock 20 inch wheels.

it will be super if you can take some picture and upload..

maybe you can text me some photos? and i will gladly post them up for you? I will block out your license plate if that matters.

I will pm you my cell, you can just sent over photos.

windtendo · 02-18-2020, 08:29 AM

Here’s my new(er) setup... 12mm front / 5mm rear. Car is lowered on the KW HAS kit.

r33_RGSport · 02-18-2020, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

Here’s my new(er) setup... 12mm front / 5mm rear. Car is lowered on the KW HAS kit.

Nice. That's with 285 front and 295 rear, right?

OT-Dan · 02-18-2020, 10:33 AM

Looks great! I think this is how the M5 should have come stock. These sizes look OEM. Thank you for posting the pics!

windtendo · 02-18-2020, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Nice. That's with 285 front and 295 rear, right?

I’m not around my car for another 24 hours, but if what you mentioned is the OEM tire size for the 20” wheels, then yes.

windtendo · 02-18-2020, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OT-Dan

Looks great! I think this is how the M5 should have come stock. These sizes look OEM. Thank you for posting the pics!

Thanks! This is really a dialed-in OEM+ setup.

The 15/12 setup that a lot of guys are running certainly works and looks awesome if you want the most aggressive stance without rubbing.

Mrbig · 04-12-2020, 01:50 PM

Can you run on the stock wheels 15mm spacers front the rear seems perfect from factory ?

dardeca · 04-12-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbig

Can you run on the stock wheels 15mm spacers front the rear seems perfect from factory ?

Yes - I'm running 15mm spacers on the front with stock wheels/tires.

Mrbig · 04-12-2020, 06:52 PM

HR part number anyone ???

soopa · 04-12-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by windtendo

Here’s my new(er) setup... 12mm front / 5mm rear. Car is lowered on the KW HAS kit.

Nice! Who makes the 5mm rear spacers?

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Clarkey Private 40 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 340i M Sport Touring Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Hi all. Some advice. I’m running the stock 20” rims and and am just looking at adding spacers. I’ve bought 4x12mm H&R spacers but not fitted them yet. I have ceramic brakes and looking at the car on the ramp I felt that 12mm at the rear looked like it would really push the into the fender. So the question is do I go to 10mm at the back? Second question is do I go for 15mm at the front as there looks like loads of space there? A trusted modder here in the UK advises 12mm all around but, I also wondered if there’s any difference because of the ceramic brakes?? Advice and help greatly appreciated from anywhere in the world please.
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