Which brand to buy for wheel spacers?

[motex]

Hello,
This could be my first time buying wheel spacers, I don't want t spend a lot because I'm really sure if I will like the results or not, so I just want to buy a good quality and fair price spacers, don't have any idea of pricing, found BMS spacers at $99/pair with extended bolts included in the price.
Any suggestions will be appreciated!

[Jaymax85]

I love Turner spacers since they have tabs for easy removal

[motex]

will check on them thanks!

[VMRWheels]

+ 1 for Turner

A lot of our customers also use:

Macht Schnell
H&R

[kevin @ eas]

Macht Schnell is what we use also includes the black extended lugs as well.

Here is the spacer reference thread if you want to get an idea about fitment on your car
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1000804

[motex]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

+ 1 for Turner

A lot of our customers also use:

Macht Schnell
H&R

Thanks, and which will be the best configuration for a stock suspension on M4?
I heard about using 10mm at front and 15mm at rear

[VMRWheels]

Originally Posted by motex

Thanks, and which will be the best configuration for a stock suspension on M4?
I heard about using 10mm at front and 15mm at rear

I believe most go with a 12mm | 15mm option. That said, everyone's suspension geometry is a bit unique. I'd suggest doing a few measurements BEFORE purchasing the spacers. This way you can get the EXACT fitment you desire for your car. "Flush fitment" is always a bit subjective.

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by motex

Thanks, and which will be the best configuration for a stock suspension on M4?
I heard about using 10mm at front and 15mm at rear

15mm front / 12mm rear is the most common setup for the F8x. Also, it only looks right if your car is lowered.

[motex]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

15mm front / 12mm rear is the most common setup for the F8x. Also, it only looks right if your car is lowered.

So you mean if the car is not lowered is not worth it to use spacers?

[JNoSol]

Originally Posted by motex

So you mean if the car is not lowered is not worth it to use spacers?

That's just my opinion, it looks odd unless your car is lowered. You should get the spacers still, if it looks weird to you then lower your car. At the end of the day, you have to mod it to your taste. Are you planning to lower it? Suggestions below.

H&R drops too low in the rear. For Springs, Eibach would be most conservative and will come out a couple months.

For full kit coilover, you can never go wrong with K&W V3 with Ground Control Camber plates (camber plates are not required, but nice to have the adjustment). It rides the best for the street and some track time.

[Tiago@VRSF]

15/12 front/rear is generally the most recommended on the OEM 19's.

All of our spacers are hub centric, have tabs for easy removal, include extended wheel bolts and are CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum. We also offer a lifetime guarantee

http://www.vr-speed.com/performance/...eel-bolts.html

[motex]

Originally Posted by JNoSol

That's just my opinion, it looks odd unless your car is lowered. You should get the spacers still, if it looks weird to you then lower your car. At the end of the day, you have to mod it to your taste. Are you planning to lower it? Suggestions below.

H&R drops too low in the rear. For Springs, Eibach would be most conservative and will come out a couple months.

For full kit coilover, you can never go wrong with K&W V3 with Ground Control Camber plates (camber plates are not required, but nice to have the adjustment). It rides the best for the street and some track time.

Thanks a lot for your comments, I'm not planning to lower my car, I'm having a hard time driving this car here in our "great" roads in Costa Rica, so lowering is out of the question, I think I'm going to stay the way I am, car still looks great even without spacers

[Tiago@VRSF]

I ran with a spacer without the car lowered for a few weeks and IMO it looked better.

[motex]

Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

I ran with a spacer without the car lowered for a few weeks and IMO it looked better.

Do you have a picture by any chance?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by motex

Thanks, and which will be the best configuration for a stock suspension on M4?
I heard about using 10mm at front and 15mm at rear

The link Kevin provided in Post #5 has tons of examples of different configurations along with pictures and data.

Stock, most are using the 12/15mm combo. This plays well with most suspension setups if you decide later to lower your M4 a bit.

[motex]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

The link Kevin provided in Post #5 has tons of examples of different configurations along with pictures and data.

Stock, most are using the 12/15mm combo. This plays well with most suspension setups if you decide later to lower your M4 a bit.

Thanks, will take a look at it

[bavarianx]

RSD is used on Ferrari and also makes spacers for BMW.

[motex]

Originally Posted by kevin @ eas

Macht Schnell is what we use also includes the black extended lugs as well.

Here is the spacer reference thread if you want to get an idea about fitment on your car
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1000804

Kevin,
Do you know the total weight for a set of 2 MSL014 10mm spacers including the 10 extended (14mm x 1.25) lugs
Before ordering, I need to calculate my freight costs to Costa Rica, but don't you worry about shipping outside the US, if I buy from you, you will just have to ship to my freight forwarder in Miami, FL
Bernie

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by motex

Kevin,
Do you know the total weight for a set of 2 MSL014 10mm spacers including the 10 extended (14mm x 1.25) lugs
Before ordering, I need to calculate my freight costs to Costa Rica, but don't you worry about shipping outside the US, if I buy from you, you will just have to ship to my freight forwarder in Miami, FL
Bernie

You have PM.

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by motex

Hello,
This could be my first time buying wheel spacers, I don't want t spend a lot because I'm really sure if I will like the results or not, so I just want to buy a good quality and fair price spacers, don't have any idea of pricing, found BMS spacers at $99/pair with extended bolts included in the price.
Any suggestions will be appreciated!

I recently went with 12mm Macht Schnell all the way around. Love it.

[motex]

Originally Posted by BROCHOP

I recently went with 12mm Macht Schnell all the way around. Love it.

I'm more conservative, if I go probably will be 10mm in all corners

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by motex

I'm more conservative, if I go probably will be 10mm in all corners

To be completely honest with you, I think that 12mm is still slightly understated. Most other members have been running 15mm spacers all around and really making the wheels pop. With the 12mm, I feel as though it's noticeable, but only to the trained eye. Its not begging for attention, and still allows me room to go for wider tires. Which is what I plan on doing once these are bald.