All BMWs use hubcentric wheels. Choosing a wheel spacer that meets your requirement is not as easy as it sounds. If it were easy, we'd all be using the same size. There are a few different reasons why people need spacers so every situation ends up being different. But every situation can be resolved by finding out how much available space you have to work with. With BMW wheel spacer sizes ranging from 4mm-30mm they have many sizes to choose from to achieve a perfect fit and stance. Wheel Spacer sizes up to 10mm may not be fully hubcentric since they take away from the lip protruding from the hub. On a 10mm hub, a 5mm spacer will leave 5mm of lip left for the wheel to rest on. This is acceptable in most cases, however, extra care is required during installation to ensure a proper fit.
BMW Wheel Spacer Thickness
Looking at the available wheel spacers and their wide range of thicknesses, your next question is "which thickness spacer is going to best serve my needs?" Well, the right size of BMW Wheel spacer will give you the brake clearance you need while still avoiding fender rub. Too thin, and you will still have wheel/caliper interference. Too thick, and your tires will hit the fenders.
Measure Your Wheel Gap
What Size Should I Use for my BMW? Hex Auto Parts as one of the most popular BMW Wheel Spacers supplier online, we suppose that you would better measure your car gap. You can follow these steps:
1.Tie Weight to String
Attach a weight to one end of the string. I used a large washer but anything will do, even a large screw will work.
2. Tape String to Inner Fender
Use masking tape to attach the string to the inside of the fender. It is a good idea to clean the area to be taped with a rag to ensure good adhesion. Make sure the string is flush with the inner lip of the fender.
3. Measure Distance from Widest Point of Tire to String
In the example photo I placed the tape against the wheel lip since the tire is slightly stretched on the wheel. If your tires are wider than the rim (which is the case for 6 series OEM rear runflats) then place the tape on the widest part of the tire sidewall.
Measure the distance from the wheel to the string. Order spacers that are slightly less than this measurement.
Hex Auto Parts Wheel Spacers for BMW
- Provide Better Handling by Widening the Wheelbase
- Provide A Wider More Aggressive Look and Stance
- Specifically Designed for your BMW
- Guaranteed for the Life of your Vehicle
- 10 Super Strong 10.9 Grade Extended Wheel Bolts Included
- Special Pry Tabs on the Back for Easy Removal
- 1-Piece Spacer with Hub-centric Factory Lip
- Strong Solid Design & Appearance
- Available in 12mm, 20mm widths Hex Auto Parts
Hex Auto Parts 15mm Wheel Spacers for Most BMW 5-Lug (2 Pairs)
- Hub Bore Size: 72.56mm
- Vehicle Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm
- Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm
- Thread Pitch: 12mm x 1.5 or 12x1.5 or M12x1.5
Hex Auto Parts 20mm Wheel Spacers for Most BMW 5-Lug (2 Pairs)
- Hub Bore Size: 72.56mm
- Vehicle Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm
- Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x120mm
- Thread Pitch: 12mm x 1.5 or 12x1.5 or M12x1.5
