SA says that my wheel is hitting my strut...

moveswiftly · 03-24-2009, 06:17 PM

So I had my wheels/tires installed this weekend
I"m running front et-40 with 235/35/19 tires
and rears et-25 with 265/35/19 tires
I dont have a drop as of yet but will this weekend when i install my H&R springs.
I had my car aligned at BMW today and they stated that my Front tires hit the strut, along with that when I turn the wheel full way it makes a sound when i'm giving it gas.
I find it hard to believe that it would hit the strut with 235 / et-40
My stock tires were et-34 though and i have an XI?
Any body have any insight on this?

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-24-2009, 06:27 PM

could be... ET40 is pretty high.

moveswiftly · 03-24-2009, 06:28 PM

do you think that's what's causing the sound when i turn the wheel all the way?
how big of a spacer should I run it's not touching it a lot, guy said like a few mm's at most like 2 or 3 TOPS

Boost Gomez · 03-24-2009, 06:35 PM

Put some spacers on. ET40 on the front is pretty tucked.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 03-24-2009, 06:36 PM

yeah man could be. You can go up to 10mm if you want. I'd recommend a 5mm for ya

david @ eas · 03-24-2009, 06:59 PM

Yeah go with a 10mm spacer at most... Maybe even a 5 would do the trick, but either way we got what you need here:

Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 05mm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2198

Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 10mm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2199

Competition Wheel Spacer kit Features:
- Machined from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum
- Chamfered edges allows installation & removal quick and easy
- Black anodized finish for additional strength and corrosion/wear resistance
- Improve handling by reducing body roll with a wider wheel base
- Included black extended-length corrosion-resistant wheel fasteners

FotiosF90M5 · 03-24-2009, 07:01 PM

do your 5's have an extended hub on it or does it leave enough room on the factory hub to rest the wheel. these spacers look good. any idea how strong the bolts are vs other companies? sorry bout the thread jack but Im sure the op will benefit from question.

03-24-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	SA says that my wheel is hitting my strut... So I had my wheels/tires installed this weekend I"m running front et-40 with 235/35/19 tires and rears et-25 with 265/35/19 tires I dont have a drop as of yet but will this weekend when i install my H&R springs. I had my car aligned at BMW today and they stated that my Front tires hit the strut, along with that when I turn the wheel full way it makes a sound when i'm giving it gas. I find it hard to believe that it would hit the strut with 235 / et-40 My stock tires were et-34 though and i have an XI? Any body have any insight on this? __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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03-24-2009, 06:27 PM	#2
Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	could be... ET40 is pretty high.
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03-24-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	do you think that's what's causing the sound when i turn the wheel all the way? how big of a spacer should I run it's not touching it a lot, guy said like a few mm's at most like 2 or 3 TOPS __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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03-24-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
Boost Gomez Colonel 51 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Put some spacers on. ET40 on the front is pretty tucked. __________________
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03-24-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Sal@AUTOcouture 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	yeah man could be. You can go up to 10mm if you want. I'd recommend a 5mm for ya
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03-24-2009, 06:59 PM	#6
david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Yeah go with a 10mm spacer at most... Maybe even a 5 would do the trick, but either way we got what you need here: Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 05mm http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2198 Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 10mm http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2199 Competition Wheel Spacer kit Features: - Machined from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum - Chamfered edges allows installation & removal quick and easy - Black anodized finish for additional strength and corrosion/wear resistance - Improve handling by reducing body roll with a wider wheel base - Included black extended-length corrosion-resistant wheel fasteners
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FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 772 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	do your 5's have an extended hub on it or does it leave enough room on the factory hub to rest the wheel. these spacers look good. any idea how strong the bolts are vs other companies? sorry bout the thread jack but Im sure the op will benefit from question. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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