One of the first things that can really enhance the appearance of your new M3 are spacers. Not only can they be aesthetically pleasing, but the added track width can improve handling characteristics as well. Often the question of "what size spacers can I run" is brought up numerous times on the forums. This can be a bit of a loaded question since there are many variables to account for.
This thread will serve as a reference to help make their decision based on the above criteria.
Examples
- Wheel choice (OEM 18", 19" or 20")
- Tire choice
- Suspension
- Driving habits/track use
- Aesthetic preference
Wheel/Tire Specifications
OEM F8X M3/M4 Wheel Specs
- 18x9.0 Front (ET29) 18x10.0 Rear (ET40), Style 513M
- 19x9.0 Front (ET29) 19x10.0 Rear (ET40), Style 437M
OEM F8X M3/M4 Tire Specs
- 18": Michelin Super Sport/Continental ContiSportContact 3: 255/40-18F, 275/40-18R
- 19": Michelin Super Sport/Continental ContiSportContact 3: 255/35-19F, 275/35-19R
OEM F8X M3/M4 ZCP Wheel Specs
- 20x9.0 Front (ET29) 18x10.0 Rear (ET40), Style 666M
- 20x9.0 Front (ET29) 19x10.0 Rear (ET40), Style 666M
OEM F8X M3/M4 ZCP Tire Specs
- 20" Michelin Pilot Super Sport/Continental ContiSportContact 3: 265/30-20F, 285/30-20R
Entry Formatting
Please submit your entries using the following formatting:
1.
The year/model of your BMW: (ie: 2015 M3)
2.
Wheels/offset:
Front: (ie: 18x9.0 Style 513M, ET29)
Rear: (ie: 18x10.0 Style 513M, ET40)
3.
Tire size:
Front: (ie: Michelin PS2 255/40-18)
Rear: (ie: Michelin PS2 275/40-18)
4.
Suspension:
(ie: Stock, Adaptive M w/ H&R Sport Springs)
5.
Macht Schnell Spacer size:
Front: (ie: 18mm)
Rear: (ie: 15mm)
Let's begin.