Wheel spacers for O.Z. Ultraleggera's

PeteW84 · 05-24-2009, 09:10 PM

Hey fellas I'm looking for a set of quality spacers for my wheels. They are 18x8F 18x9R O.Z. Ultraleggeras with stock Bridgestone RFT. I belive the offset is 40mm on all four corners. I'm thinking 5mm up front and 15mm in the back, or just 15mm in the back. Is running spacers up front safe? I was looking at these spacers, they look pretty good (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=wheel+spacers) or should I go with H&R spacers? Are the Macht Schnell spacers any good? Any recomendations? Attached below is a picture of my car with the wheels, what would you guys do? Any recommedations, ideas are appreciated....

ToadHollow · 05-24-2009, 09:28 PM

Don't have an answer but am interested in one ......... your car is looking mighty fine, btw!

200Duece · 05-25-2009, 01:11 PM

how wide are the wheels you are running front and rear?

PeteW84 · 05-25-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 200Duece

how wide are the wheels you are running front and rear?

18x8F 18x9R

josephr25 · 05-25-2009, 07:40 PM

I think spacers would look good in the rear; sounds like a waste up front.

PeteW84 · 05-25-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kampfer

I think spacers would look good in the rear; sounds like a waste up front.

After some research I totally agree with you. I'll put spacers in the back only, but I'm not sure what size to go with. 10, 12 or 15 mm. Which size would work the best with 18x9 wheel with 40mm offset? And which brand: Macht Schnell, H&R or RE?

josephr25 · 05-25-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete84

After some research I totally agree with you. I'll put spacers in the back only, but I'm not sure what size to go with. 10, 12 or 15 mm. Which size would work the best with 18x9 wheel with 40mm offset? And which brand: Macht Schnell, H&R or RE?

I'm too lazy to do the math (or look at the companies you named) but it looks like people use around +32-35 offset for a rim that is 9.5 in. wide in the back. If I had to buy one blindly, I'd go w/ 10 mm just for a safe, conservative look.

PeteW84 · 05-26-2009, 12:57 PM

Decided to go with 12mm from RE.

david @ eas · 05-26-2009, 07:46 PM

For the other guys still contemplating a set of spacers, here's some more information on the Macht Schnell spacers:

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

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

Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 12mm
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2200

If anybody has any questions, feel free to send over a PM

05-24-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Wheel spacers for O.Z. Ultraleggera's Hey fellas I'm looking for a set of quality spacers for my wheels. They are 18x8F 18x9R O.Z. Ultraleggeras with stock Bridgestone RFT. I belive the offset is 40mm on all four corners. I'm thinking 5mm up front and 15mm in the back, or just 15mm in the back. Is running spacers up front safe? I was looking at these spacers, they look pretty good (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=wheel+spacers) or should I go with H&R spacers? Are the Macht Schnell spacers any good? Any recomendations? Attached below is a picture of my car with the wheels, what would you guys do? Any recommedations, ideas are appreciated.... Attached Images __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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05-24-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
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josephr25 Major 68 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	I think spacers would look good in the rear; sounds like a waste up front. __________________ "Yeah; well, my interior is better."
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PeteW84 COBB'ed 65 Rep 2,228 Posts Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.56]	Decided to go with 12mm from RE. __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)
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05-26-2009, 07:46 PM	#9
david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	For the other guys still contemplating a set of spacers, here's some more information on the Macht Schnell spacers: 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 Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 10mm http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2199 Macht Schnell - Competition Wheel Spacer kit for BMW - 12mm http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2200 If anybody has any questions, feel free to send over a PM
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