Help Me "Toughen Up" My 193 Wheels (Fitment, Spacers, Etc)

Satisfiedpig · 12-09-2010, 11:46 AM

2010 E90 M-Sport Space Gray. Bridgestone RFT's in the rear are done (after 9k miles). Going to get some new Non RFT Conti DW's. I cannot afford to upgrade wheels as anything better than OEM is big bucks. Would like to do what I can to improve the appearance of the stock wheels (193M) without rolling fenders, etc.

Stock fitment is 225/40 and 255/35. Will going to a 234/40 look better up front? Any downsides?

Also, I am torn on spacers after hearing so many issues. Are spacers really good to go? Do they compromise the performance and or anything else? What are considered to be the best brand of spacers? What sizes can I get away with with zero rubbing even under load?

Might go with a gun metal or anthracite powdercoat as well.

Help and experiences are appreciated!

remmib · 12-09-2010, 01:05 PM

Get some spacers in the rear, the blue one in this thread has 15mm, don't know if that would rub with full load.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451881

Satisfiedpig · 12-10-2010, 12:15 PM

what about front spacers? Should I go with the wider tire size in front?

kmoto · 12-10-2010, 01:01 PM

I have an e92 and on my stock 189s, I ran 12/15mm and could've gone 18 in the rears. It was flush in the front but a tiny bit sunken in, in the rear for the 15mm. I'm on H&R Sport Springs. No rubbing, no nada

Doubt you'll have any problems running spacers. 12/18mm!

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Satisfiedpig New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	Help Me "Toughen Up" My 193 Wheels (Fitment, Spacers, Etc) 2010 E90 M-Sport Space Gray. Bridgestone RFT's in the rear are done (after 9k miles). Going to get some new Non RFT Conti DW's. I cannot afford to upgrade wheels as anything better than OEM is big bucks. Would like to do what I can to improve the appearance of the stock wheels (193M) without rolling fenders, etc. Stock fitment is 225/40 and 255/35. Will going to a 234/40 look better up front? Any downsides? Also, I am torn on spacers after hearing so many issues. Are spacers really good to go? Do they compromise the performance and or anything else? What are considered to be the best brand of spacers? What sizes can I get away with with zero rubbing even under load? Might go with a gun metal or anthracite powdercoat as well. Help and experiences are appreciated!
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Get some spacers in the rear, the blue one in this thread has 15mm, don't know if that would rub with full load. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451881 __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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Satisfiedpig New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (0)	what about front spacers? Should I go with the wider tire size in front?
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kmoto vroom 61 Rep 1,022 Posts Drives: Grocery Getter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Torrance iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 G80 M3 Comp [0.00] 2020 F82 M4 [0.00] 2018 BMW 440i [0.00] 2015 BMW 328i [0.00] 2007 335i e92 [10.00]	I have an e92 and on my stock 189s, I ran 12/15mm and could've gone 18 in the rears. It was flush in the front but a tiny bit sunken in, in the rear for the 15mm. I'm on H&R Sport Springs. No rubbing, no nada Doubt you'll have any problems running spacers. 12/18mm!
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