Does Stock 189 Wheels Clear FK Silverline Coilovers without spacers??

Alan l. · 12-08-2009, 08:32 AM

I know that a lot of folks run into issues where higher offset (35 and up) wheels rubs the coil spring when turning. Most add a 5mm spacer to resolved this but I am not sure if the stock 189's would run into this problem at 18x8 ET34.

Anybody have first hand experience?

Alan

remmib · 12-08-2009, 01:30 PM

I can't speak for FK Silverline Coilovers since I got KW V2. They even cleared (just) my new 20".
Front is 20x8.5 with 235/30/20 Falken 452, and I measured the front offset to approx ET42-43. I now have 10mm spacers for a more flush look.

So I can't imagine you having problems with the OEM wheels, if so you got the wrong brand of coils.

CV335 · 12-09-2009, 10:42 PM

I had FK's on my e92. I ran the original tires without spacers, but I had a little more than "1-finger gap". ..probably 3/4". At the time, the installer told me that if I wanted to go lower the tire/wheel would rub with the strut. When I switched to VMR with et35 I had to put a 5mm spacer. Not sure if e90 and e92 offsets are that different, but if you have teh car's front slammed or at least less than 1/2" gap there is a chance that the wheels will rub against the spring perch.

BTW, FKs are great...not a "wrong brand". Different coilovers have different spring perch sizes, that's all

Boosted_TIAG · 06-13-2010, 11:52 PM

had to bump this thread,

ill be getting my fk coils hopefully this week and need to know if i should go ahead and order some spacers to clear the front perch. i have a e92 coupe with oem 189's. if i do need a spacer what size would u guys recommend?

hopefully someone can answer this for me...

thanks

yamazaho · 06-14-2010, 01:05 AM

^ I think I will start with some 5mm spacers.

I have Silverline plus and 19x8.5 et.30. So I imagine with OEM 18x8 et.34, a 5mm should be just enough.

Boosted_TIAG · 06-14-2010, 01:13 AM

^ so youre saying without a spacer they will not clear?

the 5mm spacers dont have the hub ring on them which can cause vibrations, if i do get a spacer its going to have to be a 10mm.

yamazaho · 06-14-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Boosted_TIAG

^ so youre saying without a spacer they will not clear?

the 5mm spacers dont have the hub ring on them which can cause vibrations, if i do get a spacer its going to have to be a 10mm.

I am GUESSING that without the spacers, the wheel won't clear the perches. Like I said, I ain't no expert so I am not sure. I would just try it for real, and if it does not clean just order up the spacers. That way you can SEE and determine what kinda spacers you need.

I mounted H&R 5mm spacers with my front wheels for over a month before and had no problem with them, vibrations I meant. There are plenty of members here run spacers up front so I did not worry. The only reason that I took them off was that the tires rubbed my fender (even after fender rolling) slightly when I hit deep dips, I got annoyed by it.

Boosted_TIAG · 06-14-2010, 02:15 PM

Gotcha, do you think the 10mm would be too much and rub the fender or rub on dips like yours did?

yamazaho · 06-14-2010, 03:23 PM

I afraid so, unless you go with very stretching tires. If I need new tires down the road, I would consider something more stretching and might put my 5mm spacers back on.

Another thing is E92 has plastic front fenders, and not metal fenders like the E90s. So if I were you, I would be more careful with rubbing issue. There was a member here who broke of a piece of fender before.

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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I can't speak for FK Silverline Coilovers since I got KW V2. They even cleared (just) my new 20". Front is 20x8.5 with 235/30/20 Falken 452, and I measured the front offset to approx ET42-43. I now have 10mm spacers for a more flush look. So I can't imagine you having problems with the OEM wheels, if so you got the wrong brand of coils. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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CV335 Major 62 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	I had FK's on my e92. I ran the original tires without spacers, but I had a little more than "1-finger gap". ..probably 3/4". At the time, the installer told me that if I wanted to go lower the tire/wheel would rub with the strut. When I switched to VMR with et35 I had to put a 5mm spacer. Not sure if e90 and e92 offsets are that different, but if you have teh car's front slammed or at least less than 1/2" gap there is a chance that the wheels will rub against the spring perch. BTW, FKs are great...not a "wrong brand". Different coilovers have different spring perch sizes, that's all
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Boosted_TIAG Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 285 Posts Drives: CLS55 AMG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (5)	had to bump this thread, ill be getting my fk coils hopefully this week and need to know if i should go ahead and order some spacers to clear the front perch. i have a e92 coupe with oem 189's. if i do need a spacer what size would u guys recommend? hopefully someone can answer this for me... thanks
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 185 Rep 7,057 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	^ I think I will start with some 5mm spacers. I have Silverline plus and 19x8.5 et.30. So I imagine with OEM 18x8 et.34, a 5mm should be just enough. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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Boosted_TIAG Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 285 Posts Drives: CLS55 AMG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (5)	^ so youre saying without a spacer they will not clear? the 5mm spacers dont have the hub ring on them which can cause vibrations, if i do get a spacer its going to have to be a 10mm.
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Boosted_TIAG Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 285 Posts Drives: CLS55 AMG Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (5)	Gotcha, do you think the 10mm would be too much and rub the fender or rub on dips like yours did?
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yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 185 Rep 7,057 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	I afraid so, unless you go with very stretching tires. If I need new tires down the road, I would consider something more stretching and might put my 5mm spacers back on. Another thing is E92 has plastic front fenders, and not metal fenders like the E90s. So if I were you, I would be more careful with rubbing issue. There was a member here who broke of a piece of fender before. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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