Wheel spacers for '04 3.0i sport

[mcurcio1989]

I would really prefer my tires to be as close to flush as possible with the wheel wells. I think that is how a well balanced vehicle should look and stance really makes a difference. I think this thing would look way better with a wider more well balanced stance Anyone ever played around with wheel spacers on this set up and what did you find?

I've got stock size tires and the stock sport wheels for '04 3.0 - sorry I can't remember the size at the moment.

Any specific spacers you would recommend?

[mcurcio1989]

My thought would to go with one of these H R HR 30mm Wheel Spacers BMW X5 E53 | eBay

There are just so many to choose from so If anyone has experience with this set up (pics would be great) that would help a lot

[Ricky Bobby]

So you have Style 131 18" Sport package wheels? If I recall correct I did not think you had sport package and thus would have the 17" wheel setup.

If you want the wheels flush, why not buy a set of 20" OEM Staggered? My 168's are flush with the wheel arches now

I'm sure if you put 30mm spacers on the stock wheels though it would help, I prefer the spacers that bolt on the hub and then you bolt the wheels on.

[mcurcio1989]

I do have sport package and you are correct they are the style 131 18" wheels. I do love the 168's but it is really more money than I want to spend. I have a good set of winter and all season tires (the fact that I only have one set of wheels is motivation towards the 168's I will say. I was def planning on the bolt on, not through, style.

[Ricky Bobby]

Ah so you actually switch tires once per year on the same set of wheels, I get it.

Well then yes I'd do the bolt on 30mm H&R spacers, up to you if you want to do fronts, but I'd say you could do about 15mm up front as well.