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      04-19-2019, 12:54 PM   #155
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Just looking at the website of a UK based tuner that does packages for the M2 OG. They offer a 12.5mm spacer kit front and rear. Has anyone done that?
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      04-19-2019, 02:18 PM   #156
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Just looking at the website of a UK based tuner that does packages for the M2 OG. They offer a 12.5mm spacer kit front and rear. Has anyone done that?
there are members running 15 and more. But general consensus seems to be 10-12

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1251250
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Yes, I read the thread. Hence, the question as to whether the 12.5 on all 4 corners was really the way to go...
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Yes, I read the thread. Hence, the question as to whether the 12.5 on all 4 corners was really the way to go...
It looks more even with 12.5f/10r but you really have to be a nitpicker like me to see the difference. No problems with fender clearance either way with stock tire size.
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I run 10mm front and back and am lowered on Ohlins. My front winter tires in the stock 245/35/19 size rub when the wheels are turned. Tires are Michelin PA4.

Thinking of either getting 5mm spacers in the front or running 235/35 in the front. I will post back with my results.
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I run 10mm front and back and am lowered on Ohlins. My front winter tires in the stock 245/35/19 size rub when the wheels are turned. Tires are Michelin PA4.

Thinking of either getting 5mm spacers in the front or running 235/35 in the front. I will post back with my results.
I know you aren't asking but I would in a heartbeat reduce the spacer to 5mm before reducing the tire size. I can't comprehend a performance reduction and new-found stretch look associated with the 235 being a better alternative than simply reducing the spacer by 5mm.
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I run 10mm front and back and am lowered on Ohlins. My front winter tires in the stock 245/35/19 size rub when the wheels are turned. Tires are Michelin PA4.

Thinking of either getting 5mm spacers in the front or running 235/35 in the front. I will post back with my results.
I know you aren't asking but I would in a heartbeat reduce the spacer to 5mm before reducing the tire size. I can't comprehend a performance reduction and new-found stretch look associated with the 235 being a better alternative than simply reducing the spacer by 5mm.
Thanks. I am not going with the 235 but will raise the car a few mm instead. The rubbing is due to the winter 245 being taller than the summer 245 so 5mm spacers would not help anyway.
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M2 Competition here lowered on Eibachs with stock wheel/tire setup. Running 7.5mm spacers all around.

Anyone else running similar setup and experiencing rubbing. I'm getting it on turns. I'm assuming there are vents on the M2c that wasn't there on the M2 that's causing the rub on lock.
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Yep. Running 12mm front spacer and KW V3 on M2C and getting rubbing at full lock on RHD drivers side. It’s minor and no damage to tyre so I’m prepared to live with it. You can probably avoid it by using no spacer on stock wheels but then it wouldn’t look anywhere near as good. 👍🏽
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Yep. Running 12mm front spacer and KW V3 on M2C and getting rubbing at full lock on RHD drivers side. It’s minor and no damage to tyre so I’m prepared to live with it. You can probably avoid it by using no spacer on stock wheels but then it wouldn’t look anywhere near as good. 👍🏽
What exactly is the difference with the Comp model that doesn't allow as much clearance? Is it just the way the inner fender liner is made?
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I think that’s exactly it. I presume different fender liners due to the different cooling layouts between engines.

It’s very prevalent on RHD cars I’m assuming. I laugh when I see guys asking to put 255/265’s up front when I’m rubbing with just 245’s and spacers!
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I think that’s exactly it. I presume different fender liners due to the different cooling layouts between engines.

It’s very prevalent on RHD cars I’m assuming. I laugh when I see guys asking to put 255/265’s up front when I’m rubbing with just 245’s and spacers!
Not sure I understand. Several people including myself have run 255 up front with no issue whatsoever. If you are looking for more tread on the ground then you need to very carefully add just enough spacer to keep the tire off the strut. That way when you turn the wheel, the outer edge of the tire doesn't hit the liner. If you add too much spacer so that it looks perfect when the wheels are straight, then you will end up hitting the liner when you turn the wheels. Hopefully that makes sense.


If on the other hand your goal is just to be more flush, but without more tread width, you still need the same approach but you'll be able to add larger spacers before hitting the liner.
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The spacers I’ve added are purely for visual appeal. However, please see thread below where the problem is apparent on other RHD M2C’s as well.

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1624545

As I said, it’s liveable and hasn’t had any impact on the tyre wear or fender liner. I do plan to raise mine as it’s visually better (in my eyes) once the car is at a slightly higher height. Still lower than stock but not as low as how others like it (slammed etc).
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hey guys, Quick question for all of you. I got a great deal on a set of Michelin PS4S and they are 255/35/19 square

my question is what spacers do you think I can run on the stock 437 wheels? car is on Eibach springs and don't want it to rub as it is my daily.

Thinking 5 up front and 20 in the rear due to the wider size in front and the skinnier size than factory in the back? Curious your thoughts.
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      03-31-2020, 09:35 AM   #169
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hey guys, Quick question for all of you. I got a great deal on a set of Michelin PS4S and they are 255/35/19 square

my question is what spacers do you think I can run on the stock 437 wheels? car is on Eibach springs and don't want it to rub as it is my daily.

Thinking 5 up front and 20 in the rear due to the wider size in front and the skinnier size than factory in the back? Curious your thoughts.
5mm would be safe up front I think. I rubbed slightly on large dips with 255/35 PA4 winter tires lowered on Eibach with 7.5mm all around. I can't comment on the rears w/ a 20mm spacer, though. 7.5mm all around on my summer tires (OE PSSs) lowered on Eibach = zero rubbing.
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hey guys, Quick question for all of you. I got a great deal on a set of Michelin PS4S and they are 255/35/19 square

my question is what spacers do you think I can run on the stock 437 wheels? car is on Eibach springs and don't want it to rub as it is my daily.

Thinking 5 up front and 20 in the rear due to the wider size in front and the skinnier size than factory in the back? Curious your thoughts.
20 in the rear is wayyyy too wide. I wouldn't exceed 15 in the rear and 18 in the front. Here's my car with a 15/15 set up on 245/265.



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hey guys, Quick question for all of you. I got a great deal on a set of Michelin PS4S and they are 255/35/19 square

my question is what spacers do you think I can run on the stock 437 wheels? car is on Eibach springs and don't want it to rub as it is my daily.

Thinking 5 up front and 20 in the rear due to the wider size in front and the skinnier size than factory in the back? Curious your thoughts.
20 in the rear is wayyyy too wide. I wouldn't exceed 15 in the rear and 18 in the front. Here's my car with a 15/15 set up on 245/265.

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You think even with the 255 tire out back?
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You think even with the 255 tire out back?
Sorry I missed the part where you said you were running a square 255 set up. 20 in the back would probably work then. I'd go wider in the front tho. Maybe a 10.
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M2 Competition here lowered on Eibachs with stock wheel/tire setup. Running 7.5mm spacers all around.

Anyone else running similar setup and experiencing rubbing. I'm getting it on turns. I'm assuming there are vents on the M2c that wasn't there on the M2 that's causing the rub on lock.
Where did you get those 7.5mm spacers? I found a couple but for use on front hubs only
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Where did you get those 7.5mm spacers? I found a couple but for use on front hubs only
Turner makes a great hub centric 7.5mm with a finished center
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Also don't forget that people run different different alignments. I used to be happy with 10f/7.5r on stock alignment.

After I got camber plates and running very mild 1.85 in the front I needed to bump it up to 15f/7.5r to look even.
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Ok so I just got my Vorsteiner ff 103 wheels which are the recommended size at 19x9.5 et 22 front (equivalent to a 13.4mm spacer) and 19x10.5 et 40 rear (equivalent to a 6.4mm spacer). They said to use stock tires but I have a feeling my stock Contis would look too stretched! So I'm thinking of going with 255x35 front and 275x35 rear. What do you guys think? Should I expect any issues? Car is stock height.
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