need wheels spacer?

kodarren · 10-04-2009, 04:59 PM

please help, just brought a set of wheels and wondering do I need a wheel spacer to fit those wheels. Here is the information of the wheels. thank you!

Bolt Pattern : 5X120 OR 5X114.3

* Size : 18X8

* Offset : 40MM

* Lip Size : 2.5

Peter@VMRWheels · 10-14-2009, 09:43 PM

18x8 ET40 will look somewhat sunken in, but it can bolt up without any problem. So if you want to make it flush with the fender, then you'll definitely need a spacer. Make sure it is a 5x120 wheel. 5x114.3 will not fit

PYSpeed.com · 10-15-2009, 03:58 AM

Yes, BMW bolt pattern is 5x120. Make sure you don't get the wrong one. =)

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 10-15-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

18x8 ET40 will look somewhat sunken in, but it can bolt up without any problem. So if you want to make it flush with the fender, then you'll definitely need a spacer. Make sure it is a 5x120 wheel. 5x114.3 will not fit

+1

ECSTuning · 10-16-2009, 02:48 PM

Once you get your wheels, just make sure you measure from the wheel to the fender and you will be able to determine the exact fitment you would need!

Cheers,
Joe

david @ eas · 10-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter@VMRWheels

18x8 ET40 will look somewhat sunken in, but it can bolt up without any problem. So if you want to make it flush with the fender, then you'll definitely need a spacer. Make sure it is a 5x120 wheel. 5x114.3 will not fit

+1

Exactly on the money.

With that specific set up, running a 5mm spacer all around will work if you don't want rubbing... 10mm all around if you want it aggressive and obviously 12mm all around if you want to go for it all but that set up might cause rubbing issues.

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PYSpeed.com Major General 917 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: BC Forged Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (39)	Yes, BMW bolt pattern is 5x120. Make sure you don't get the wrong one. =)
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 818 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	Once you get your wheels, just make sure you measure from the wheel to the fender and you will be able to determine the exact fitment you would need! Cheers, Joe
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