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Old 08-24-2011, 03:31 AM
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Wheel arches & spacers
I have just fitted a set of 20" wheels (315's on rear & 275's on front) to my X5 E53 4.4 2006, also have ordered a set of OEM wheel arches to suit - just wondering if anyone has a similar set-up and what width & brand of spacers they used.
Pics would help as I am wanting to keep the tyres flush or just proud of the arches if possible.
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Old 08-24-2011, 04:05 PM
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H&R - 25MM rear/ 10MM front (I have front arches like ^)
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i was a fan of 10mm F and 15mm R. you dont want too much oversteer with larger spacers in the back
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Looks good - would you have any up close pics? getting quite a few negative comments regarding spacers, especially 25 & 30mm - Im doing it more for looks as I dont want the wheels sitting in to far once the arch extension go on.

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i was a fan of 10mm F and 15mm R. you dont want too much oversteer with larger spacers in the back
Just curious: I have 255/18" all around and 45mm spacers rear / 15mm front - per wheel. Never had any oversteering - and I am not going slow

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Just curious: I have 255/18" all around and 45mm spacers rear / 15mm front - per wheel. Never had any oversteering - and I am not going slow

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Just curious: I have 255/18" all around and 45mm spacers rear / 15mm front - per wheel. Never had any oversteering - and I am not going slow

Please advise.

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Actually, IRC Justin means you may end up with too much understeer (not oversteer)with large spacers in the back. A lot of factors are involved, wheel offset, wheel width, etc. - not just spacer size.

All things being equal, adding spacers in the rear adds understeer.

Generally, I think under "normal" driving circumstances there's probably not any noticeable difference though.
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45mm spacers!!! the local guys down at the suspension shop couldn't believe I was going for 30mm spacers - they were saying all sorts of reasons why I shouldn't do it but they still give a quote to purchase them - was nearly double what the sell for on ebay.
Im leaning towards 25mm rear & 15mm front at this stage.
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when u put the spacers on be sure to get an alignment since the rear camber will get more negative
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