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  • maniax101887
    Noobie
    • Feb 2006
    • 36

    #1

    spacer question

    i have a 15x7 et 37 on 205/50/15 with stock suspension what size spacers should i use. i really dont know much about sizing and i could use any type of help
    Last edited by maniax101887; 02-13-2006, 11:07 AM.
  • 92 mtechnic cabrio
    Honesty is not the best policy!
    • Dec 2003
    • 4907

    #2
    with a seven inch wide wheel, I'm going to give you information based off of the sizing I have.

    my 7.5" wide wheel has an offset of ET42, I run 20mm spacers for a final 22mm offset.

    With your 7" wide wheel, it should be 6mm higher total, since your wheel isn't as wide. I know it doesn't make any sense, but I think I can still help. (Using the assumed, 25mm = 1", it distributes into both sides evenly, 12.5mm = 1/2", so ~6mm.)

    12mm spacers would look great on your car, but if you can't find 12, 10mm will work just as well. Just make sure you get matching extended bolts.
    R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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    • maniax101887
      Noobie
      • Feb 2006
      • 36

      #3
      thanks a buch do u knowe where i can get some

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      • Digitalwave
        is a poseur
        • Oct 2003
        • 6276

        #4
        10mm, 15mm, and 20mm would all work. They are about $200. I bought mine from www.turnermotorsports.com

        You need longer lug nuts as well.

        RISING EDGE

        Let's drive fast and have fun.

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37825

          #5
          15mm would be the perfect option in my opinion

          I am not offering that suggestion because I have some for sale but I am letting you know I do have a set of 4 brand new 15mm H&R spacers for sale :) PM me
          BimmerHeads
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          Santa Clarita, CA

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          • Mystikal
            Moderator
            Wheel Fitment Expert
            • Nov 2003
            • 9602

            #6
            15mm for sure. It's impossible to find an actual hubcentric spacer any thinner.

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            • Digitalwave
              is a poseur
              • Oct 2003
              • 6276

              #7
              Nevertheless I still think 20mm would work fine if need be, especially at stock height.

              RISING EDGE

              Let's drive fast and have fun.

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              • Mystikal
                Moderator
                Wheel Fitment Expert
                • Nov 2003
                • 9602

                #8
                Yeah, but it's always nice to leave the possibility of moving to 225's with the same equipment.

                And stop convincing people to cram tires into fenders, haha. How are yours holding up?

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                • Digitalwave
                  is a poseur
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 6276

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  Yeah, but it's always nice to leave the possibility of moving to 225's with the same equipment.

                  And stop convincing people to cram tires into fenders, haha. How are yours holding up?
                  It's very rare that I hit them but the damage has been done, especially when I was running this setup:



                  You can tell the fender is wavy in this pic:


                  RISING EDGE

                  Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                  • maniax101887
                    Noobie
                    • Feb 2006
                    • 36

                    #10
                    do have to put front and rear cause i only need them fo the front cause there rubing on the strut and since im not put that big of spacers would oit make a differnce

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                    • MrK
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 709

                      #11
                      What's wrong with putting them front and rear? Cost?
                      This is your M20 on steroids:

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                      • fitz318is
                        Noobie
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 20

                        #12
                        Originally posted by maniax101887
                        i have a 15x7 et 37 on 205/50/15 with stock suspension what size spacers should i use. i really dont know much about sizing and i could use any type of help
                        Use a 15mm HR hubcentric spacer and longer bolts from turner. HR's are money but you know you are getting quality, make sure to use anti sieze. I have the same set up. But your tires are the wrong size, 55 is what you want in a 205.

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                        • 92 mtechnic cabrio
                          Honesty is not the best policy!
                          • Dec 2003
                          • 4907

                          #13
                          Originally posted by maniax101887
                          do have to put front and rear cause i only need them fo the front cause there rubing on the strut and since im not put that big of spacers would oit make a differnce
                          It would be aesthetically unpleasing.
                          It would, if anything, make oversteer more apparent.
                          It would totally throw off something, I'm sure.

                          Just get two pairs, man.
                          R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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                          • Mystikal
                            Moderator
                            Wheel Fitment Expert
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 9602

                            #14
                            If you really wanna be cheap and you're happy with the looks, you only need 5mm spacers up front to not touch the strut.

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