Who's running 3 or 5mm spacers?

Saab Story · 04-05-2016, 02:20 PM

Looking into 3-5mm spacers to ensure my new wheel & tire setup clears the suspension.

did anyone run into vibration issues with 5mm spacers. IE. was there enough lip left to ensure the wheels were still hub centric.

Also, for those of you running 3mm was there enough thread on the oem lugs or did you purchase extended lugs?

tenfour · 04-05-2016, 02:37 PM

good question. i am curious as well. i've seen sites where it states to use the OEM lugs for 3mm and 5mm kits come with extended lugs.

would be great to have someone confirm.

Mywifes335 · 04-05-2016, 02:46 PM

I'm about to install 5mm and 12.5mm spacers... Will let you know how it goes. Ended up getting a set with correct bolts from ECS tuning. Similar prices to eBay but was able to ensure I got both from the same vendor.

rwalker · 04-05-2016, 08:50 PM

I run 5mm spacers up front with no issues.

I have run 3mm spacers; I used extended lugs.

x233 · 04-06-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Looking into 3-5mm spacers to ensure my new wheel & tire setup clears the suspension.

did anyone run into vibration issues with 5mm spacers. IE. was there enough lip left to ensure the wheels were still hub centric.

Also, for those of you running 3mm was there enough thread on the oem lugs or did you purchase extended lugs?

I used H&R 5 mm spacers with oem lugs for a while. But you really need longer lugs because the thread left is marginally acceptable at best. I ordered extended lugs for 5 mm spacers. Didn't experience any vibrations as there was enough lip left to ensure the wheel was centered properly.
I think 3 mm spacers can be used with oem lugs, though.

Mywifes335 · 04-09-2016, 01:51 AM

Check out my fronts with ECS tuning 5mm spacer and longer bolts.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1225277

Running 15mm in rear

No vibrations or issues. Had vehicle up at high speeds and no issues.

Saab Story · 04-09-2016, 10:43 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info everyone!

I ended up lucking out and was able to get matching 5mm spacers and bolts from BBS that work with their PFS system. Good to know that either that the stock bolts or possibly the extended bolts could work if I had to dial it down to 3mm spacers.

Mywifes335 · 04-09-2016, 10:47 AM

Yeah you should be good with the 3mm spacers and stock bolts. Just don't over tighten and stretch the threads.

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tenfour Private First Class 37 Rep 178 Posts Drives: at the speed limit Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	good question. i am curious as well. i've seen sites where it states to use the OEM lugs for 3mm and 5mm kits come with extended lugs. would be great to have someone confirm. __________________ -roger Current: '15 F22 EB 228i \| M Sport \| 6MT \| Dinan \| Rotiform \| 35% tint \| CF side mirrors Gone: '11 B8 A4 \| '08 Infiniti G37 Coupe 6MT \| '04 E46 M3 6MT
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rwalker Major 330 Rep 1,084 Posts Drives: the wheels off Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	I run 5mm spacers up front with no issues. I have run 3mm spacers; I used extended lugs.
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Saab Story Second Lieutenant 572 Rep 201 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Awesome, thanks for the info everyone! I ended up lucking out and was able to get matching 5mm spacers and bolts from BBS that work with their PFS system. Good to know that either that the stock bolts or possibly the extended bolts could work if I had to dial it down to 3mm spacers.
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