Burger Spacers okay and what size?

mjposner · 01-08-2020, 08:47 AM

Thinking of ordering a set for my 2016. I have Style 437M 19" wheels. My Car is not tracked and will not be lowered.

Searching shows mixed consensus on size. 15mm fronts 12mm rears seems to be most popular or 12s or 15s all around. Just want the best look.

Thoughts?

ntg44 · 01-08-2020, 09:12 AM

You're going to find many opinions on this. It's best just to go through this thread and decide for yourself:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1000804

In my opinion, super aggressive spacers on stock height look a little goofy. The top of the tire sticks out too far from where the fenders taper in. It works on lowered cars since the fender is wider the closer the top of the tire sits relative to it. If it was my car, I wouldn't go wider than 10mm all around on stock height. Otherwise it's got a bit of that Wrangler look which isn't for me.

sna66 · 01-08-2020, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ntg44

You're going to find many opinions on this. It's best just to go through this thread and decide for yourself:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1000804

In my opinion, super aggressive spacers on stock height look a little goofy. The top of the tire sticks out too far from where the fenders taper in. It works on lowered cars since the fender is wider the closer the top of the tire sits relative to it. If it was my car, I wouldn't go wider than 10mm all around on stock height. Otherwise it's got a bit of that Wrangler look which isn't for me.

agreed, you need to drop the car, looks way better

mjposner · 01-09-2020, 06:03 AM

Not going to drop car....maybe just not worth it then?

yayaya · 01-09-2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

Not going to drop car....maybe just not worth it then?

I would get spacers even without a drop

mjposner · 01-09-2020, 04:24 PM

I would get spacers even without a drop

Okay what size?

mjposner · 01-09-2020, 08:32 PM

Decided to go 15/12. Any comments on BMS quality?

Tanzif80 · 01-09-2020, 09:01 PM

I run BMS spacers. I have a 2018 ZCP so I run the max they suggest with 12mm all around. I believe non ZCP can run 15mm in the rear. Quality is top notch and they have notches around to get them off. I have 8 track days and 2 auto cross days and have no issues at all.

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mjposner Brigadier General 900 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Burger Spacers okay and what size? Thinking of ordering a set for my 2016. I have Style 437M 19" wheels. My Car is not tracked and will not be lowered. Searching shows mixed consensus on size. 15mm fronts 12mm rears seems to be most popular or 12s or 15s all around. Just want the best look. Thoughts? __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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ntg44 Colonel 2889 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: R8 4.2 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	You're going to find many opinions on this. It's best just to go through this thread and decide for yourself: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1000804 In my opinion, super aggressive spacers on stock height look a little goofy. The top of the tire sticks out too far from where the fenders taper in. It works on lowered cars since the fender is wider the closer the top of the tire sits relative to it. If it was my car, I wouldn't go wider than 10mm all around on stock height. Otherwise it's got a bit of that Wrangler look which isn't for me.
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mjposner Brigadier General 900 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Not going to drop car....maybe just not worth it then? __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 900 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	I would get spacers even without a drop Okay what size? __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 900 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Decided to go 15/12. Any comments on BMS quality? __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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Tanzif80 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I run BMS spacers. I have a 2018 ZCP so I run the max they suggest with 12mm all around. I believe non ZCP can run 15mm in the rear. Quality is top notch and they have notches around to get them off. I have 8 track days and 2 auto cross days and have no issues at all.
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