no drop + spacers + 18's?

hockey21 · 08-14-2015, 11:54 PM

i was talking to a bmw m technical advisor today ( whatever that means?) but he seemed knowledgable.

he recommended 10mm all around spacers, no drop- any shots of what this looks like?

PokGuy · 08-15-2015, 03:41 AM

eff that, 20mm all around no drop

bimmerboyE92 · 08-19-2015, 09:14 PM

I'm curious to know what this would look like as well.

AIRPOWER · 08-19-2015, 09:38 PM

No imagination required on how this will look. It will look like all 4 wheels still recessed within the wheel well, albeit less than stock but still recessed.

Flush is 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear. Go bigger and wheels will "poke" out beyond the wheel well.

hockey21 · 08-20-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AIRPOWER

No imagination required on how this will look. It will look like all 4 wheels still recessed within the wheel well, albeit less than stock but still recessed.

Flush is 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear. Go bigger and wheels will "poke" out beyond the wheel well.

so does it look good or what?

x.shell · 08-20-2015, 07:54 PM

I think 10mm will look just right with OEM height. Keep in mind that people running 15mm (front) 12mm (rear) most likely have their cars lowered. This matters because the negative camber that the drop makes actually tuck the wheels in a bit more. Also, having the tire closer to the fender makes a big visual difference on how much the wheel/tire seems to poke out.

Just do a search and you'll find a lot of threads showing different spacer sizes with different suspension set ups, including OEM.

AIRPOWER · 08-21-2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hockey21

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Originally Posted by AIRPOWER

No imagination required on how this will look. It will look like all 4 wheels still recessed within the wheel well, albeit less than stock but still recessed.

Flush is 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear. Go bigger and wheels will "poke" out beyond the wheel well.

so does it look good or what?

What the 15mm front and 12mm rear on my car?

Yes they look awesome!

sraj · 08-21-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ex o

I think 10mm will look just right with OEM height. Keep in mind that people running 15mm (front) 12mm (rear) most likely have their cars lowered. This matters because the negative camber that the drop makes actually tuck the wheels in a bit more. Also, having the tire closer to the fender makes a big visual difference on how much the wheel/tire seems to poke out.

Just do a search and you'll find a lot of threads showing different spacer sizes with different suspension set ups, including OEM.

I have looked through Tom's spacer thread, and done searches, but have never been able to find a side view of 18's with spacers/no drop. If anyone has a link, I would be most appreciative!

x.shell · 08-21-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sraj

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Originally Posted by ex o

I think 10mm will look just right with OEM height. Keep in mind that people running 15mm (front) 12mm (rear) most likely have their cars lowered. This matters because the negative camber that the drop makes actually tuck the wheels in a bit more. Also, having the tire closer to the fender makes a big visual difference on how much the wheel/tire seems to poke out.

Just do a search and you'll find a lot of threads showing different spacer sizes with different suspension set ups, including OEM.

I have looked through Tom's spacer thread, and done searches, but have never been able to find a side view of 18's with spacers/no drop. If anyone has a link, I would be most appreciative!

Yeah you're probably right. Now that I think of it, I haven't seen that combination either. The best I can do is probably speculate. 10mm all around does look good on the 19" wheels + stock height... So I don't think it's too big of a stretch to think it'll look great on the 18" wheels either.

One other note that might be worth considering is that the 18" wheel design does look more "go-cart-like" than the 19" wheels. If the 18"s stick out too far, it might look like a caricature.

I say try it! It's not too expensive of a mod. Be sure to post pics!

elmerzasty · 08-22-2015, 05:31 AM

I have tried every option between 10, 12, 15, 18 and concluded that 10 mm spacers get the stock 18" tire in the front perfectly flush, while in the rear I'd recommend 12 mm.

Pictures: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...7&postcount=45

manticor · 08-22-2015, 07:40 AM

I went with 12/12... 15 front sticks out too much for my liking. When I lower then I might go to 15

Intensemojo · 08-22-2015, 07:54 AM

Here's mine on 12/12mm

sraj · 09-03-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Intensemojo

Here's mine on 12/12mm

Your setup looks great. Any more pics? Strongly considering this for mine when it's delivered.

hockey21 · 09-05-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sraj

Your setup looks great. Any more pics? Strongly considering this for mine when it's delivered.

same

tom @ eas · 09-09-2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sraj

I have looked through Tom's spacer thread, and done searches, but have never been able to find a side view of 18's with spacers/no drop. If anyone has a link, I would be most appreciative!

We have this shown on our journal thread on 18's, using 12mm/12mm. Doing it over again, I would go to 15mm up front:

Original post here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9#post16468089

I'll get the spacer thread updated for the 18" guys!

NimnizM4 · 01-03-2024, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We have this shown on our journal thread on 18's, using 12mm/12mm. Doing it over again, I would go to 15mm up front:

Original post here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9#post16468089

I'll get the spacer thread updated for the 18" guys!

Is this setup stock height?

M3SQRD · 01-03-2024, 07:23 AM

I’d go no thicker than 12 mm on the 513M. It’ll be aggressive enough with no poke. Lowering the car doesn’t add additional camber on the front due to it being a strut design. Struts have a poor camber curve with suspension deflection. Camber plates are needed if you want to add negative camber to the front.

ItsPapa · 01-22-2024, 11:23 AM

I'll be doing 15MM front and back on 513M wheels as soon as the snow is gone.. I'll make sure to upload some pics here!

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ItsPapa Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I'll be doing 15MM front and back on 513M wheels as soon as the snow is gone.. I'll make sure to upload some pics here!
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