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[Sp00kS]

Hi I have Auto Art VYC wheels for my 1m and the offset is 20 front and 25 rear.

The tires are standard which is fine but i have noticed that the front tires rub on the wheel well but only slightly. As far as i know the wheels are 9" front and 10" rear. Should i buy spacers for the front as i know the OEm wheels are offset 31 front and 23 rear?

Any info will be great.

[twin fed]

can you explain how the tire can "rub on the wheel"? do you mean the strut?

[Harlequin]

Rub on the "Wheel well"... I think if you read it again you'll find he means the inside fender liners...

[VMRWheels]

If you are rubbing on the fenders, I probably wouldn't add spacers, as it could make your problem worse. Do you have photos of where you're rubbing?

[cheshirecat79]

Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy

Info. I presume you're talking about something other than a 1-series, which has much bigger offsets. If they're not the same, the rear offset is bigger. Spacers reduce offset they don't increase it.

1M offsets are much more aggressive. Read his post.

[128Convertibleguy]

Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

1M offsets are much more aggressive. Read his post.

Oops. Thanks. Post deleted.

[Harlequin]

Mate,

If I was right in my previous post and it's the fender liners that you're rubbing on then there is an official BMW replacement part that fixes this problem:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=682196

My replacement liners are sitting at the dealer to be installed at my next service. No cost.

[Sp00kS]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Mate,

If I was right in my previous post and it's the fender liners that you're rubbing on then there is an official BMW replacement part that fixes this problem:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=682196

My replacement liners are sitting at the dealer to be installed at my next service. No cost.

Thanks mate. I will post pics when i lift car again shortly. Ill check it out though cheers.

[Sp00kS]

Originally Posted by VMRWheels

If you are rubbing on the fenders, I probably wouldn't add spacers, as it could make your problem worse. Do you have photos of where you're rubbing?

I will get some pictures and post show you what is happening.

[Sp00kS]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Mate,

If I was right in my previous post and it's the fender liners that you're rubbing on then there is an official BMW replacement part that fixes this problem:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=682196

My replacement liners are sitting at the dealer to be installed at my next service. No cost.

Hey Harlequin,

What did you say to BMW because it looks like the same rubbing as in the link. I will try get a photo today but im pretty sure thats the cause.

i am picking up new tyres and they are larger on the front. they are 255's but they are fine.

[Sp00kS]

Originally Posted by Ian///M

Dealer replaced my fender liners under warranty with the new shape. If you aren't running stock 245-35-19's (or OE wheels) I doubt they will replace them. Get them changed before adding 255's. You will still probably rub at full lock on 255's even with the update liners.

Cheers Ian,

When you take your car in do you flash back to stock or leave as is?

[Sp00kS]

So BMW in brisbane have never heard of it and won't do anything, well fucking done BMW

Ill fix it myself