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04-12-2019
Guys,

As promised. I spent time today to test wheel spacers on G05 X5.

Here what I gathered today.

Conservative setup: 12mm front and 15mm rear
Aggressive setup: 15mm front and 20mm rear

So, here is the picture from front and rear for comparison.
More pictures you can find on the build thread that I will compile soon.

Feel free to ask any question or PM me for quotes.

Wheel Torque information:
- Factory recommendation 103ft-lbs, I normally put 105ft-lbs.
- Conventional wheel spacer (non wheel adapter design), I normally put 110ft-lbs.

12mm / 15mm setup
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15mm / 20mm setup
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04-12-2019
Looks really good! This would be a good thread for us to post pics of the different spacer sizes. Now I'm curious to see the aggressive setup of 15 and 20mm.
04-12-2019
X54TH wrote
Looks really good! This would be a good thread for us to post pics of the different spacer sizes. Now I'm curious to see the aggressive setup of 15 and 20mm.
It is not that total aggressive.
Just a tad where 1" lowering will make it perfect.
04-12-2019
Awesome, good stuff. I'm thinking about swapping my fronts out after your comments in the other thread.
04-14-2019
r33_RGSport wrote
X54TH wrote
Looks really good! This would be a good thread for us to post pics of the different spacer sizes. Now I'm curious to see the aggressive setup of 15 and 20mm.
It is not that total aggressive.
Just a tad where 1" lowering will make it perfect.
Thanks Ben. What spacers are you using. H&R, ECS and I assume bolts are now 1.25x14?
04-14-2019
Stinkyxy wrote
r33_RGSport wrote
X54TH wrote
Looks really good! This would be a good thread for us to post pics of the different spacer sizes. Now I'm curious to see the aggressive setup of 15 and 20mm.
It is not that total aggressive.
Just a tad where 1" lowering will make it perfect.
Thanks Ben. What spacers are you using. H&R, ECS and I assume bolts are now 1.25x14?
I only use and sell the best, 100% German made, H&R. :)
04-19-2019
r33_RGSport wrote
I only use and sell the best, 100% German made, H&R. :)
Looks great. Any more pics? Also, Any rubbing on full lock? Is this car lowered?

Please PM pricing on a full kit 15/20mm with extended lugs please.
04-19-2019
Penguino wrote
Looks great. Any more pics? Also, Any rubbing on full lock? Is this car lowered?

Please PM pricing on a full kit 15/20mm with extended lugs please.
No rubbing at full lock.
We are not changing the tires rolling diameter.

I have more pictures, but these are the best angles.

Car have 4 corner air suspension. So it is lowered at Sport mode.

I'll PM you the price in a bit.
04-20-2019
12mm front bolt length 37mm
15mm rear bolt length 42mm

Lowest air suspension height.
22" 742M

No rub when the steering wheel is tuned all the way.
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04-27-2019
@r33_RGSport's user avatarr33_RGSport interested in a price with lugs as well Ben.

I guess i would need new wheel locks as well?
04-28-2019
aman27 wrote
@r33_RGSport's user avatarr33_RGSport interested in a price with lugs as well Ben.

I guess i would need new wheel locks as well?
PM'ed
04-30-2019
Just installed the 15mm fronts 20mm rear. Shout out to Ben at RG Sport. Took pics right side on left side stock.
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04-30-2019
skullman wrote
Just installed the 15mm fronts 20mm rear. Shout out to Ben at RG Sport. Took pics right side on left side stock.
Thank you for the shoutout. :)

Full on picture please. :D
04-30-2019
r33_RGSport wrote
skullman wrote
Just installed the 15mm fronts 20mm rear. Shout out to Ben at RG Sport. Took pics right side on left side stock.
Thank you for the shoutout. :)

Full on picture please. :D
r33_RGSport wrote
skullman wrote
Just installed the 15mm fronts 20mm rear. Shout out to Ben at RG Sport. Took pics right side on left side stock.
Thank you for the shoutout. :)

Full on picture please. :D
Here you go.
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04-30-2019
Looks good. Too aggressive for my taste. 12/15 would be my choice.
05-01-2019
I totally admit that I'm a noob at all this stuff. I plan on leasing my X5. Would adding wheel spacers create issues with BMW and the warranty? I can't stand the tucked under wheels.
05-01-2019
BMWPenPen wrote
I totally admit that I'm a noob at all this stuff. I plan on leasing my X5. Would adding wheel spacers create issues with BMW and the warranty? I can't stand the tucked under wheels.
If you need to claim any warranty you need to remove the spacers before bringing it to the dealer. They will say the spacers altered the drivetrain and possibly caused the problem
05-01-2019
BMWPenPen wrote
I totally admit that I'm a noob at all this stuff. I plan on leasing my X5. Would adding wheel spacers create issues with BMW and the warranty? I can't stand the tucked under wheels.
Dealership can create or not create issue whichever they like.
It just depends on your dealership.
Good quality and correctly use wheel spacer does not and will not cause any damage to your drivetrain or any of the suspension components.

And 90% of modded BMW are on lease. :)
05-03-2019
Hi Ben, I guess it will be no issue at all until you bring the vehicle for return from the lease... We spoke via PM about exhaust deflectors and I am planning to visit you in middle of May to do that and probably spacers.
r33_RGSport wrote
Dealership can create or not create issue whichever they like.
It just depends on your dealership.
Good quality and correctly use wheel spacer does not and will not cause any damage to your drivetrain or any of the suspension components.

And 90% of modded BMW are on lease. :)
05-03-2019
KDDI wrote
Hi Ben, I guess it will be no issue at all until you bring the vehicle for return from the lease... We spoke via PM about exhaust deflectors and I am planning to visit you in middle of May to do that and probably spacers.
r33_RGSport wrote
Dealership can create or not create issue whichever they like.
It just depends on your dealership.
Good quality and correctly use wheel spacer does not and will not cause any damage to your drivetrain or any of the suspension components.

And 90% of modded BMW are on lease. :)
Even if you return the lease with wheel spacer on, it won't be an issue.
The local dealer will just take those spacer and sell it and pocket the profit, or even just resell the car with it on.
I even saw customer who bought CPO with Dinan tune from previous owner and the dealer doesn't even tax him for it. :)
05-04-2019
I guess there was blind lease return manager :) When I give back my F15 they wanted 600$ for black grill instead of factory silver.
r33_RGSport wrote
Even if you return the lease with wheel spacer on, it won't be an issue.
The local dealer will just take those spacer and sell it and pocket the profit, or even just resell the car with it on.
I even saw customer who bought CPO with Dinan tune from previous owner and the dealer doesn't even tax him for it. :)
05-04-2019
KDDI wrote
I guess there was blind lease return manager :) When I give back my F15 they wanted 600$ for black grill instead of factory silver.
r33_RGSport wrote
Even if you return the lease with wheel spacer on, it won't be an issue.
The local dealer will just take those spacer and sell it and pocket the profit, or even just resell the car with it on.
I even saw customer who bought CPO with Dinan tune from previous owner and the dealer doesn't even tax him for it. :)
Was it BMW M Performance Kidney Grill or aftermarket?

Sometime you may need to return it at different dealership.

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