Wheel spacers for 8x18" for the rear ? 20mm ?

Busha · 01-22-2010, 11:18 AM

Hello,

I have 8 x 18" ET35 M6 Replicas with 225/40-18 all around and Eibach Pro-Kit 30/25mm. What spacers can I use for it not to rub AT ALL. I was thinking 20mm H&R DRA spacers, is it too much ? Also, I have chosen DRA System because everyone has chrome longer bolts and I need black ones. Does the paint stick on that silver bolts so I can paint them ? And are DRA spacers better that DR System with longer bolts ?

Also pictures with 8 x 18" with various spacers would be very nice.

Thanks !

remmib · 01-22-2010, 11:49 AM

Yes, 20mm is okay with that wheel.

I think paint will chip easily if you paint the chrome bolts.

Busha · 01-22-2010, 12:12 PM

Tnx, but if I one day change the wheels to 8x19 all around, will it be ok then ? I hope to get some photos. So better to go with 20mm DRA System than 30mm DR System ?

BTW do you sleep here on the forum ?

I remember 1 year ago when I saw your post and you had 5555 posts, look at you now

Your car looks AMAZING, what % tint do you have ? I must put that on spring too.

Tnx

SV Concepts III · 01-22-2010, 12:33 PM

20mm spacers will be perfect for the rears and you don't need spacers for the fronts.

We offer any of the H&R TRACK+ Spacers with optional black bolts if you prefer those over the silver. I don't suggest chrome for what remmib said.

Busha · 01-22-2010, 12:58 PM

Do you have maybe photos of some 20mm spacers mounted on 8x18" ? And also can you tell me the difference between DR and DRA Systems ? Because most of the people put DR and I think that DRA is better, safer and you can use original black bolts that has one lock bolt.

Cheers

SV Concepts III · 01-22-2010, 03:12 PM

I don't have photos of that setup but with the widths and offsets you provided, the front will be flush without spacers, the rear will be flush with the 20mm.

DRA spacers first mount to the hub, the wheels then mount to the spacer and does not require longer bolts. Many go with this setup if they have wheel locks that aren't extended and want to be reused. The DR spacers insert in between the wheel and hub and are bolted in place with extra long lug bolts.

Busha · 01-22-2010, 03:39 PM

Yep, tnx for clearing that up ! I just hope that I wont get that my wheels stick out too much, that looks awful to me. I want it to be just like the fronts are now.

So, from your experience, is DRA system better or worse than DR system for suspension etc. ?

Tnx

01-22-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
Busha First Lieutenant 39 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Jet Black 320d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Wheel spacers for 8x18" for the rear ? 20mm ? Hello, I have 8 x 18" ET35 M6 Replicas with 225/40-18 all around and Eibach Pro-Kit 30/25mm. What spacers can I use for it not to rub AT ALL. I was thinking 20mm H&R DRA spacers, is it too much ? Also, I have chosen DRA System because everyone has chrome longer bolts and I need black ones. Does the paint stick on that silver bolts so I can paint them ? And are DRA spacers better that DR System with longer bolts ? Also pictures with 8 x 18" with various spacers would be very nice. Thanks ! __________________ 2007 BMW 320d \| Jet Black \| M6 wheels \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| BlackLines \| Chrome grill \| H&R spacers \| Alpine HiFi
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01-22-2010, 11:49 AM	#2
remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Yes, 20mm is okay with that wheel. I think paint will chip easily if you paint the chrome bolts. __________________ 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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01-22-2010, 12:12 PM	#3
Busha First Lieutenant 39 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Jet Black 320d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Tnx, but if I one day change the wheels to 8x19 all around, will it be ok then ? I hope to get some photos. So better to go with 20mm DRA System than 30mm DR System ? BTW do you sleep here on the forum ? I remember 1 year ago when I saw your post and you had 5555 posts, look at you now Your car looks AMAZING, what % tint do you have ? I must put that on spring too. Tnx __________________ 2007 BMW 320d \| Jet Black \| M6 wheels \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| BlackLines \| Chrome grill \| H&R spacers \| Alpine HiFi
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01-22-2010, 12:33 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	20mm spacers will be perfect for the rears and you don't need spacers for the fronts. We offer any of the H&R TRACK+ Spacers with optional black bolts if you prefer those over the silver. I don't suggest chrome for what remmib said.
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01-22-2010, 12:58 PM	#5
Busha First Lieutenant 39 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Jet Black 320d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Do you have maybe photos of some 20mm spacers mounted on 8x18" ? And also can you tell me the difference between DR and DRA Systems ? Because most of the people put DR and I think that DRA is better, safer and you can use original black bolts that has one lock bolt. Cheers __________________ 2007 BMW 320d \| Jet Black \| M6 wheels \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| BlackLines \| Chrome grill \| H&R spacers \| Alpine HiFi
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01-22-2010, 03:12 PM	#6
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I don't have photos of that setup but with the widths and offsets you provided, the front will be flush without spacers, the rear will be flush with the 20mm. DRA spacers first mount to the hub, the wheels then mount to the spacer and does not require longer bolts. Many go with this setup if they have wheel locks that aren't extended and want to be reused. The DR spacers insert in between the wheel and hub and are bolted in place with extra long lug bolts.
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01-22-2010, 03:39 PM	#7
Busha First Lieutenant 39 Rep 331 Posts Drives: Jet Black 320d Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Yep, tnx for clearing that up ! I just hope that I wont get that my wheels stick out too much, that looks awful to me. I want it to be just like the fronts are now. So, from your experience, is DRA system better or worse than DR system for suspension etc. ? Tnx __________________ 2007 BMW 320d \| Jet Black \| M6 wheels \| Eibach Pro-Kit \| BlackLines \| Chrome grill \| H&R spacers \| Alpine HiFi
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