BMW
X1 / X2
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW X1 (F48) and X2 (F39) Forums General BMW X1 Forum (F48) Wheel Spacers for the X1 (F48)

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-20-2018, 02:28 PM   #45
bimmerdriver2
First Lieutenant
bimmerdriver2's Avatar
180
Rep
375
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2C DCT
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Wheel spacers can make a noticeable difference to handling, and not always for the better. IMO, the biggest affect is caused by increasing the scrub radius. I increased the front spacers on my car from 10 mm to 15 mm (so I could move the 10 mm to rear) and I noticed the difference right away. The steering was more sensitive and twitchy, especially at turn-in. I got used to it, but not everyone will appreciate such a change.

Here is a link about spacers with separate links to sub-issues such as scrub radius: Wheel Spacers & Adapters - Good Or Bad?
Appreciate 1
DARKMTTR229.00
      05-04-2018, 02:02 PM   #46
DARKMTTR
Second Lieutenant
DARKMTTR's Avatar
Canada
229
Rep
218
Posts

Drives: '20 M2 Competition & '18 X1
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
I like the ECS Spacers . I now run 15F and 15R. When I was running 20R, there were no drastic changes that I could discern for every day driving, but there was more understeer at 7/10 during cornering; however, when I went to 15R, cornering was a bit more neutral and less understeering than the prior set up. Despite this, the car was more stable in the corners with either set ups due to the wider stance, I suppose.
Awesome to hear! I look forward to getting them installed tomorrow. Thanks!
__________________
2020 BSM M2 Competition | Blue Stitching | 6MT | Sunroof | My M2C European Delivery Story! | AA EL Midpipe | TMS Skid Plate
Appreciate 0
      05-07-2018, 03:48 PM   #47
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MSport X1 View Post
Awesome to hear! I look forward to getting them installed tomorrow. Thanks!
Could you show us what these spacers look like?
Appreciate 0
      05-07-2018, 04:01 PM   #48
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
I like the ECS Spacers . I now run 15F and 15R. When I was running 20R, there were no drastic changes that I could discern for every day driving, but there was more understeer at 7/10 during cornering; however, when I went to 15R, cornering was a bit more neutral and less understeering than the prior set up. Despite this, the car was more stable in the corners with either set ups due to the wider stance, I suppose.
Hey 808X1, Why do you return to 15F and 15R? had a problem with the 20R ?, can you send us images of the current configuration?
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 02:37 AM   #49
808X1
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep
241
Posts

Drives: F48 X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HI

iTrader: (0)

20R gave me more understeer at 7/10. Will get u images of 15F & 15R soon

Quote:
Originally Posted by hbing View Post
Hey 808X1, Why do you return to 15F and 15R? had a problem with the 20R ?, can you send us images of the current configuration?
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 02:38 AM   #50
808X1
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep
241
Posts

Drives: F48 X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HI

iTrader: (0)

Go to ECS Tuning website and you will find those spacers.

Quote:
Originally Posted by hbing View Post
Could you show us what these spacers look like?
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 07:25 AM   #51
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
20R gave me more understeer at 7/10. Will get u images of 15F & 15R soon
thanks, I'd like to see what the car looks like with this configuration.
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 07:28 AM   #52
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MSport X1 View Post
Awesome to hear! I look forward to getting them installed tomorrow. Thanks!
Hello MSport X1, I'd like to see what the car looks like with this configuration, 15F 20R
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 01:17 PM   #53
mr_lab_rat
Major
mr_lab_rat's Avatar
564
Rep
1,092
Posts

Drives: 2017 M2, 2018 X1
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

I took some pics of 15F/20R spacers with stock wheels -
View post on imgur.com

The tires are a bit bulkier than stock (winter tires)
Appreciate 0
      05-09-2018, 07:18 PM   #54
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mr_lab_rat View Post
I took some pics of 15F/20R spacers with stock wheels -
View post on imgur.com

The tires are a bit bulkier than stock (winter tires)
Thanks, with this configuration it looks great
Appreciate 0
      05-10-2018, 08:41 PM   #55
808X1
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep
241
Posts

Drives: F48 X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HI

iTrader: (0)

Here is the 15F/15R version:

Name:  IMG_E1426.JPG
Views: 1985
Size:  1.06 MB

Name:  IMG_E1427.JPG
Views: 1804
Size:  1.10 MB
Appreciate 0
      05-11-2018, 06:25 PM   #56
hbing
New Member
0
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: X1 SDRIVE
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colombia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
Here is the 15F/15R version:

Attachment 1822326

Attachment 1822328
looks very good, it seems that it is better to increase the same size forward and back
Appreciate 0
      05-11-2018, 08:04 PM   #57
808X1
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep
241
Posts

Drives: F48 X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HI

iTrader: (0)

In my case, yes. The handling is better in my experience.

Quote:
Originally Posted by hbing View Post
looks very good, it seems that it is better to increase the same size forward and back
Appreciate 0
      05-15-2018, 01:49 AM   #58
alex809809
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: X1 20i
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Hong Kong

iTrader: (0)

Does anyone know if the 19'' wheel (R9J, ET45) with 245 40 19 tyre can fit F48 X1? Do i need to add spacer?
Appreciate 0
      05-17-2018, 12:37 AM   #59
mr_lab_rat
Major
mr_lab_rat's Avatar
564
Rep
1,092
Posts

Drives: 2017 M2, 2018 X1
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

I don't know how much space there is between the rim and the shock.
This setup would be 13mm closer to the shock on the inside so it might interfere. On the outside it would be 25mm wider so pretty much flush with the fender.
8.5 width would be a safer fit.
Appreciate 0
      01-21-2019, 02:10 AM   #60
TSiSPY007
Second Lieutenant
Canada
70
Rep
236
Posts

Drives: 13 335i xDrive;16 X1;96 4G63T
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: BC, CANADA

iTrader: (1)

The understeer issue was when you ran 15mm Front and 20mm Rear... so, it shouldn't be an issue if I go 20mm Front and Rear, especially in day-to-day mixed city/highway driving, correct?

Likely going to order from ECS soon, unless there are other viable options.

Thanks, guys!

Fred

Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
I like the ECS Spacers . I now run 15F and 15R. When I was running 20R, there were no drastic changes that I could discern for every day driving, but there was more understeer at 7/10 during cornering; however, when I went to 15R, cornering was a bit more neutral and less understeering than the prior set up. Despite this, the car was more stable in the corners with either set ups due to the wider stance, I suppose.
Appreciate 0
      01-21-2019, 08:00 PM   #61
808X1
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep
241
Posts

Drives: F48 X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: HI

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TSiSPY007 View Post
The understeer issue was when you ran 15mm Front and 20mm Rear... so, it shouldn't be an issue if I go 20mm Front and Rear, especially in day-to-day mixed city/highway driving, correct?

Likely going to order from ECS soon, unless there are other viable options.

Thanks, guys!

Fred

Quote:
Originally Posted by 808X1 View Post
I like the ECS Spacers . I now run 15F and 15R. When I was running 20R, there were no drastic changes that I could discern for every day driving, but there was more understeer at 7/10 during cornering; however, when I went to 15R, cornering was a bit more neutral and less understeering than the prior set up. Despite this, the car was more stable in the corners with either set ups due to the wider stance, I suppose.
Possibly yes.
Appreciate 0
      01-29-2019, 10:05 AM   #62
Proper
Second Lieutenant
Proper's Avatar
United_States
98
Rep
266
Posts

Drives: X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

I went with 12.5mm all around from Turner Motorsport, but I am running the factory 19x8's.

Appreciate 0
      02-16-2019, 06:58 PM   #63
ventjock
Second Lieutenant
United_States
65
Rep
244
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (0)

I currently have 225/50/18 winter tires with 18X8 ET 40 wheels. I just ordered H&R sports springs and I'm looking to add some spacers for a flushed look.

Looks like I should be able to place 15mm spacers on the front and rear unless I'm missing something. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2019, 08:35 AM   #64
Proper
Second Lieutenant
Proper's Avatar
United_States
98
Rep
266
Posts

Drives: X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by ventjock View Post
I currently have 225/50/18 winter tires with 18X8 ET 40 wheels. I just ordered H&R sports springs and I'm looking to add some spacers for a flushed look.

Looks like I should be able to place 15mm spacers on the front and rear unless I'm missing something. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Are they factory 18’s? Or aftermarket ?
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2019, 04:53 PM   #65
ventjock
Second Lieutenant
United_States
65
Rep
244
Posts

Drives: 2020 M340i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Atlanta

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Proper 1 View Post
Are they factory 18’s? Or aftermarket ?
aftermarket, MSW Type 48 wheels
Appreciate 0
      02-19-2019, 08:28 PM   #66
Proper
Second Lieutenant
Proper's Avatar
United_States
98
Rep
266
Posts

Drives: X1 M-Sport
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: MA

iTrader: (0)

Im running the factory 19's right now. 19x8 ET47. With my 12.5mm spacer im at 34.5 and im pretty flush I could prob go a little more but honestly its perfect right there. You'll be at 25 with a 15mm spacer. Id go conservative and maybe get the 5mm? Get the wheels in and mount them up. If its not enough, measure where you want to be and order up what spacer you want to get.

Turner Motorsport had my spacers available and shipping was free and fast.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:38 PM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST