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[BAYsic]

Hello all,

I have an e93 dropped using ST coilovers. The drop is pretty mild (i still have about a finger length between the tire and wheel well all around.

I am running 19 inch rims. 19x8 et 35 in the front (with 235/35 tires) and 19x9 et 38 in the rear (with 265/30 tires).

I am thinking about getting 15mm spacers all the way around. Based on my measurements, I should be fine. However, this will take my offset all the way down to 20 in the front and 23 in the rear.

Is this generally considered too aggressive? In your experience, do you think I will have too many rubbing issues?

The reason I am hesitant is that when I bought these rims I was told it will give me the perfect flush look, and a 35/38 offset is in the general ball park of what most of the posts recommend. Am I pushing it too much with a 15mm spacer?

FYI - my measurement said I have about 21mm of clearance, but I dont want to go with a 20mm spacer.

[Hey Ant]

I had almost the same offsets as you did when I had my old set up.

I added 10mm spacer up front and a 15mm spacer in the rear, this gave me a flush look without any rubbing (rolled fenders).


BBS CH
19x8.5 +35 = +25
19x9.5 +40 = +25

New setup with no spacers
BBS CH
19x8.5 +20
19x10.5 +20

no rub at all.

[BAYsic]

Originally Posted by Hey Ant

I had almost the same offsets as you did when I had my old set up.

I added 10mm spacer up front and a 15mm spacer in the rear, this gave me a flush look without any rubbing (rolled fenders).


BBS CH
19x8.5 +35 = +25
19x9.5 +40 = +25

Thanks, I see that your rims were 1/2 inch wider both in the front and the rear. Do you think that since I am narrower on the rim, I would be okay with the 15mm all the way around and not need the fender roll?

[Hey Ant]

Originally Posted by BAYsic

Thanks, I see that your rims were 1/2 inch wider both in the front and the rear. Do you think that since I am narrower on the rim, I would be okay with the 15mm all the way around and not need the fender roll?

depending on what size tire you're setting it up with. If you have falkens you wouldn't need to roll, you can definitely do 255/35/19 rear and 235/35/19 front with no rub.

[BAYsic]

I am running those same size front tires, but my rears are 265/30/19.

These are Hankook V-12s if that matters.

[Hey Ant]

I believe you'll be fine with those sizes, widths and spacers.

[BAYsic]

Two sets of 15mm spacers ordered (with extended lug bolts) - Thanks Elliott************, great service as always.

And thanks for all your help Hey Ant.