Wheel Spacers 10mm or 12mm??

SapphireM5 · 02-11-2017, 05:45 PM

Now I have read all the threads and checked for pics. My issue is, on my last cars when I have run spacers I always end up rubbing when no one else does. I have a 13 M5 stock height and 343 wheels. I wanted to run 10mm all around to play it safe with any rubbing issues. Then I read the MS spacers had issues in the 10mm sizes. Would this be consistent with other brands? I just want the wheels to come out a bit more to look nice. Im afraid the 12mm up front may be too much. Pleas let me know your thoughts, thanks!

KMORGSM5 · 02-11-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireM5

Now I have read all the threads and checked for pics. My issue is, on my last cars when I have run spacers I always end up rubbing when no one else does. I have a 13 M5 stock height and 343 wheels. I wanted to run 10mm all around to play it safe with any rubbing issues. Then I read the MS spacers had issues in the 10mm sizes. Would this be consistent with other brands? I just want the wheels to come out a bit more to look nice. Im afraid the 12mm up front may be too much. Pleas let me know your thoughts, thanks!

I have 12mm front and 10mm rears with 305's. no rubbing issues and looks great!

SapphireM5 · 02-11-2017, 09:48 PM

Which brand are you running? Any issues with the 10mm? Thanks

josec70 · 02-11-2017, 10:30 PM

Ran MS 12mm Fronts with 10mm Rears on 343's with no issues at all on my previous set up.

JtheW · 02-11-2017, 11:33 PM

I've got H&R 10mm all around with no issues. But, I've got 601s with stock tire sizes (265/295) and lowered on KW HAS. I've got no rubbing at all and l like the way it looks. I probably could've gone with 12mm but then I think I'd have rubbing issues. Didn't want to chance it but overall I'm happy with it. Hope that helped you out a little.

apexlocator · 02-12-2017, 12:20 AM

I use to run 12mm front and rear and am lowered on H&R springs, OEM pzeros, with no issues.

SapphireM5 · 02-12-2017, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys! So it looks like either way I shouldn't rub with the 12 or 10. Maybe 12 in the rear and 10s up front? I dont want the fronts to stick out too much. I dont know why I have the worst luck with rubbing in any of my previous cars. I know if theres a 1% chance of rubbing I will be that guy. So maybe 10mm all around is my safe bet. Just need to research issues with the 10mm unless you guys can recommend a manufacturer with no issues. Thanks in advance!!!

Edit: I think I am just going to do 10mm all the way around. Are manufacturers still having issues with the 10mm lips breaking? Thanks

josec70 · 02-12-2017, 11:43 AM

Where did you hear about the issues with 10mm MS spacers? I've had a 12/10mm set up on two F10 M5's and never had an issue. With this setup you will not rub; I was also on H&R and zero problems with rubbing or the spacers.

SapphireM5 · 02-12-2017, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by josec70

Where did you hear about the issues with 10mm MS spacers? I've had a 12/10mm set up on two F10 M5's and never had an issue. With this setup you will not rub; I was also on H&R and zero problems with rubbing or the spacers.

Hey Bud, i found a thread where a member posted that the ring on the 10mm spacer broke off. And there are issues with the 10mm sitting flat against the hub or the wheel. I want to run 10mm all around, I think for me they will be best. There are alot of members running the 12/10 setup and cant find alot of issues, so maybe it was a defect caught in early manufacturing.

josec70 · 02-12-2017, 01:53 PM

I wasn't aware of that; good luck with whatever setup you end up going with.

KMORGSM5 · 02-12-2017, 06:11 PM

This is 12mm front 10mm rear

evilb · 02-12-2017, 06:17 PM

I have 12MM MS spacers front and rear on KW HAS with no rubbing ever. MPSS stock sizes.

SapphireM5 · 02-12-2017, 07:00 PM

Thanks guys! Pics are really helpful!

carrera2RSL · 02-13-2017, 07:47 AM

Plenty of threads on this you can run 15mm all round no problem, My car is running 13mm Rear and 15mm front about 12mm lower than CP stock (CP height), so 22mm lower than a regular M5. I will probably go 15/15

I have run 10/10, 12/10, 12/12 and now 15/13

SapphireM5 · 02-13-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by carrera2RSL

Plenty of threads on this you can run 15mm all round no problem, My car is running 13mm Rear and 15mm front about 12mm lower than CP stock (CP height), so 22mm lower than a regular M5. I will probably go 15/15

I have run 10/10, 12/10, 12/12 and now 15/13

Thanks, yes I read all the threads I could find and some members reported issues with spacers when others didnt. Thanks everyone I think I made my decision, you guys def. helped out!

carrera2RSL · 03-14-2017, 09:28 AM

A few pics of 15F 13R, I have some 15's for the rear on their way !

SapphireM5 · 03-14-2017, 10:28 AM

Very nice! Ended up w 10mm all around

ykjones · 03-14-2017, 11:43 AM

Nice. I have 12 up front and 10 rear on KW HAS and OEM 20" tires. No rubbing issues.

SapphireM5 · 03-14-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ykjones

Nice. I have 12 up front and 10 rear on KW HAS and OEM 20" tires. No rubbing issues.

Same set up I'm going with based on your review and advice!! I'll see how the front 10mm look after the drop then go from there.

josec70 · 03-14-2017, 03:30 PM

I had 12mm Fronts and 10mm Rears on KW HAS on stock 20" 343's and it worked very well. The KW HAS work very well and still are on my car today but with a 21" wheel setup.

SapphireM5 · 03-14-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by josec70

I had 12mm Fronts and 10mm Rears on KW HAS on stock 20" 343's and it worked very well. The KW HAS work very well and still are on my car today but with a 21" wheel setup.

Yup nothing but good things I hear about the HAS setup. I just don't want any rubbing so for now 10mm all around and I'll play it by ear afterwards on the front based on looks.

carrera2RSL · 03-15-2017, 02:53 AM

Zero rubbing with 15/13, should be the same with 15/15

02-11-2017, 05:45 PM	#1
SapphireM5 Major 711 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Wheel Spacers 10mm or 12mm?? Now I have read all the threads and checked for pics. My issue is, on my last cars when I have run spacers I always end up rubbing when no one else does. I have a 13 M5 stock height and 343 wheels. I wanted to run 10mm all around to play it safe with any rubbing issues. Then I read the MS spacers had issues in the 10mm sizes. Would this be consistent with other brands? I just want the wheels to come out a bit more to look nice. Im afraid the 12mm up front may be too much. Pleas let me know your thoughts, thanks!
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SapphireM5 Major 711 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Which brand are you running? Any issues with the 10mm? Thanks __________________ '13 Black Sapphire Metallic - BPM Stage 1 Tune - RPI Exhaust - KW HAS Kit - 12mm spacers all around- Carbon Fiber front lip - High Kick Trunk Spoiler - Rear Roof Spoiler - IND Kidney and Fender Grills - 20% Tint all around 50% Front Windshield - PPF
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02-11-2017, 10:30 PM	#4
josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Ran MS 12mm Fronts with 10mm Rears on 343's with no issues at all on my previous set up. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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02-11-2017, 11:33 PM	#5
JtheW First Lieutenant 112 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 22 m850gc Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Phoenix, Az. iTrader: (0)	I've got H&R 10mm all around with no issues. But, I've got 601s with stock tire sizes (265/295) and lowered on KW HAS. I've got no rubbing at all and l like the way it looks. I probably could've gone with 12mm but then I think I'd have rubbing issues. Didn't want to chance it but overall I'm happy with it. Hope that helped you out a little. __________________ 22 M850i gran coupe
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02-12-2017, 12:20 AM	#6
apexlocator Captain 243 Rep 881 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	I use to run 12mm front and rear and am lowered on H&R springs, OEM pzeros, with no issues.
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02-12-2017, 08:57 AM	#7
SapphireM5 Major 711 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys! So it looks like either way I shouldn't rub with the 12 or 10. Maybe 12 in the rear and 10s up front? I dont want the fronts to stick out too much. I dont know why I have the worst luck with rubbing in any of my previous cars. I know if theres a 1% chance of rubbing I will be that guy. So maybe 10mm all around is my safe bet. Just need to research issues with the 10mm unless you guys can recommend a manufacturer with no issues. Thanks in advance!!! Edit: I think I am just going to do 10mm all the way around. Are manufacturers still having issues with the 10mm lips breaking? Thanks Last edited by SapphireM5; 02-12-2017 at 09:22 AM..
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02-12-2017, 11:43 AM	#8
josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Where did you hear about the issues with 10mm MS spacers? I've had a 12/10mm set up on two F10 M5's and never had an issue. With this setup you will not rub; I was also on H&R and zero problems with rubbing or the spacers. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	I wasn't aware of that; good luck with whatever setup you end up going with. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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KMORGSM5 Captain 320 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 14 CP M5 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	This is 12mm front 10mm rear Attached Images
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02-12-2017, 06:17 PM	#12
evilb Lieutenant 167 Rep 501 Posts Drives: McLaren MSO 570S, 18 Raptor Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC iTrader: (2)	I have 12MM MS spacers front and rear on KW HAS with no rubbing ever. MPSS stock sizes. __________________ 2016 McLaren MSO 570S \| 2018 Ford Raptor \| @alpha7even
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SapphireM5 Major 711 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys! Pics are really helpful! __________________ '13 Black Sapphire Metallic - BPM Stage 1 Tune - RPI Exhaust - KW HAS Kit - 12mm spacers all around- Carbon Fiber front lip - High Kick Trunk Spoiler - Rear Roof Spoiler - IND Kidney and Fender Grills - 20% Tint all around 50% Front Windshield - PPF
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02-13-2017, 07:47 AM	#14
carrera2RSL Lieutenant 183 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Plenty of threads on this you can run 15mm all round no problem, My car is running 13mm Rear and 15mm front about 12mm lower than CP stock (CP height), so 22mm lower than a regular M5. I will probably go 15/15 I have run 10/10, 12/10, 12/12 and now 15/13
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carrera2RSL Lieutenant 183 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	A few pics of 15F 13R, I have some 15's for the rear on their way ! Attached Images
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SapphireM5 Major 711 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Sapphire Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (3)	Very nice! Ended up w 10mm all around __________________ '13 Black Sapphire Metallic - BPM Stage 1 Tune - RPI Exhaust - KW HAS Kit - 12mm spacers all around- Carbon Fiber front lip - High Kick Trunk Spoiler - Rear Roof Spoiler - IND Kidney and Fender Grills - 20% Tint all around 50% Front Windshield - PPF
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ykjones Master Gunnery Sergeant 72 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Signapore Gray Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Kalispell, MT iTrader: (0)	Nice. I have 12 up front and 10 rear on KW HAS and OEM 20" tires. No rubbing issues. __________________ VF Engineering Hex Stage 1, RPI GTM Black edition, KW HAS, Dinan sway bars, Matt Schnell spacers, IND black chrome, M Performance rear spoiler, M Performance rear diffuser, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, ESS stainless steel brake lines, EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads, BMC air filters, charcoal filter delete, sprint booster, V1w/Blendmount, BIM coding all options, Pedal Haus pedals, Formula One Pinnacle Tint
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josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	I had 12mm Fronts and 10mm Rears on KW HAS on stock 20" 343's and it worked very well. The KW HAS work very well and still are on my car today but with a 21" wheel setup. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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03-15-2017, 02:53 AM	#22
carrera2RSL Lieutenant 183 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F10 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Zero rubbing with 15/13, should be the same with 15/15
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