Spacers on 162's?

GGreek5 · 02-09-2010, 09:38 AM

Hey guys. I have my stock 162's on my e90, thinking about powdercoating and getting some better tires. I have K&W coilovers, and was wondering if anyone might know what size spacers I could run without rubbing. Anyway to figure it out or is it trial and error until I dont rub?
Thanks

SV Concepts II · 02-09-2010, 12:35 PM

I'd use the following guide to see how much room you are working with and decide for yourself.

GGreek5 · 02-09-2010, 01:47 PM

Thanks Cal.

FotiosF90M5 · 02-09-2010, 01:59 PM

a 18mm RE spacer is perfect in the rear IMO. Thats what I run.

DV · 02-09-2010, 03:18 PM

I have 20mm rear and 10mm front with rolled fenders - no rubbing at all.

twinturbopg · 02-09-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal@Jlevi SW

I'd use the following guide to see how much room you are working with and decide for yourself.

thanks cal! I've been wondering too since I'm a noob to this section. So let's say you get the measurement and it comes out to idk 20mm what the general rule of thumb when picking a spacer in terms of mm? that you should be 5mm below the actual distance measured? or flush is okay in the situation of not rolling the fenders?? Also whats the deal with hubcentric? do i need that for type 162 wheels?

twinturbopg · 02-09-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DV

I have 20mm rear and 10mm front with rolled fenders - no rubbing at all.

it looks like we have the same rims....type 162...what type of spacers and specs did u go with to get the spacers installed?

SV Concepts II · 02-09-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbopg

thanks cal! I've been wondering too since I'm a noob to this section. So let's say you get the measurement and it comes out to idk 20mm what the general rule of thumb when picking a spacer in terms of mm? that you should be 5mm below the actual distance measured? or flush is okay in the situation of not rolling the fenders?? Also whats the deal with hubcentric? do i need that for type 162 wheels?

I'd recommend not trying to get flush with the fender as you may rub on bumps or thru corners and what not...

you should get hubcentric spacers nonetheless to ensure that you wont get any vibration issues down the line.

twinturbopg · 02-09-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cal@Jlevi SW

I'd recommend not trying to get flush with the fender as you may rub on bumps or thru corners and what not...

you should get hubcentric spacers nonetheless to ensure that you wont get any vibration issues down the line.

gotcha that makes sense...so hubcentric spacers are to help with vibration issues...is installing hubcentric spacers anything difficult? Could I just install it myself at home?

SV Concepts II · 02-09-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbopg

gotcha that makes sense...so hubcentric spacers are to help with vibration issues...is installing hubcentric spacers anything difficult? Could I just install it myself at home?

Very easy. just line them up and bolt on wheels.

twinturbopg · 02-09-2010, 06:21 PM

you wouldnt know any vendors would you? or specific brand to go with?

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