THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum BMW 2 Series (F22) Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet (F22/F23) General Forum Installing Spacers on an F22

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-06-2020, 03:54 PM   #1
BetweenTheWheels
Private
BetweenTheWheels's Avatar
United_States
81
Rep
86
Posts

Drives: 228i M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Virginia USA

iTrader: (0)

Installing Spacers on an F22

Hi all

I know a few have tried wheel spacers on their 2 series and there have been discussions of whether to do so and, if so, what sizes. Sharing this in case this helps anyone who is contemplating giving them a try.


How To Install Wheel Spacers On A BMW
__________________
Current: 228i M Sport
Former: E85 Z4 3.0, E89 Z4 35is, 28 others....
Appreciate 0
      06-07-2020, 01:04 AM   #2
XutvJet
Major General
5488
Rep
5,334
Posts

Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Kansas City

iTrader: (-1)

I run 12mm spacers on my OEM staggered setup with square 225 Alpin PA4 tires and my 18x8 Alutec Drive wheels with square 245/35 tires essentially offer the same offset as running the spacers.

I owned the car for about 1.5 years prior to doing spacers or wheels. What is noticed most is that the car is more prone to tramlining on poor pavement and the rear axle can exhibit some slight unsettledness at highway speeds on moderate turns when a bump is encountered. It basically feels like it can jump laterally. It never feels out of control, but I certainly noticed it. It's more prevalent on my 245/35 combo.

The car certainly looks better with the wheels pushed further to the fenders but it is apparent that the suspension was designed about the stock offset thus there are some minor compromises.

The reason BMW set the wheels inward on it's none M cars, as do other automakers, is for snow driving. Pushing the offset inward helps keep the snow, salt, salt, and debris within the fenders and not beat the hell out of the body.
Appreciate 0
      06-07-2020, 09:12 AM   #3
helloelectro
First Lieutenant
172
Rep
336
Posts

Drives: 2018 BMW m240i
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Dallas,TX

iTrader: (1)

I use 15mm rear and 12mm front. I actually didn't experience the above issues from spacers. Not saying the information from xutvjet above is incorrect, but I personally would probably attribute it more to BMW stock suspension than spacers as its a common complaint for this car. I did this mod along with Dinan springs so I can't speak to individual improvement, but it makes the car look much cleaner and aggressive.
Appreciate 0
      06-07-2020, 09:41 AM   #4
The_otherM235i
Driver - Autocross
The_otherM235i's Avatar
Canada
74
Rep
178
Posts

Drives: BMW M235i
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Ontario Canada

iTrader: (0)

I run 15mm rear on aftermarket rims and 10mm in the front on some days.
__________________
16 M235xi 8ZF Black on Red FBO: Xhp trans tune -BMS Intake - VRSF Catless DownPipe - VRSF CP - VRSF Muffler delete/resonator - n22 plugs - MHD stage 2+ 95map - Wagner EVO II Preformace IC - Rear seat delete - weight reduction/stripping -FTP 18.5in rims - Hawk HPS front pads - StopTech STR 660 fluid
Appreciate 0
      06-15-2020, 06:06 AM   #5
Head2k
New Member
Head2k's Avatar
Norway
3
Rep
7
Posts

Drives: 2015 F22 220i
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Norway

iTrader: (0)

12mm front and 15mm back, staggered 225/245 setup on stock 18" wheels, stock adaptive m sport suspension.

Really makes the look of the car, handling feels better with less body roll, a bit more oversteer happy with the wider track, which I like, very well worth it.
Appreciate 0
      06-15-2020, 08:03 AM   #6
BetweenTheWheels
Private
BetweenTheWheels's Avatar
United_States
81
Rep
86
Posts

Drives: 228i M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Virginia USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Head2k View Post
12mm front and 15mm back, staggered 225/245 setup on stock 18" wheels, stock adaptive m sport suspension.

Really makes the look of the car, handling feels better with less body roll, a bit more oversteer happy with the wider track, which I like, very well worth it.
My setup exactly, minus adaptive suspension. I agree - the look and feel are what I had hoped for.
__________________
Current: 228i M Sport
Former: E85 Z4 3.0, E89 Z4 35is, 28 others....
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2022, 08:29 PM   #7
pbedrosi
Private
pbedrosi's Avatar
United_States
10
Rep
90
Posts

Drives: BMW E91
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Nashville

iTrader: (0)

I just wantched your video, well done. 12.5mm + 15mm combo for M-Sport staggered 18 seems to have a great visual appeal without looking absurd.
Appreciate 0
      09-28-2022, 09:34 PM   #8
skidplate
Enlisted Member
skidplate's Avatar
United_States
21
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 2016 M235iX; 2020 X3
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Pennsylvania

iTrader: (0)

Do you run spacers with OEM wheel bolts, or upgrade to longer?
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2022, 03:50 PM   #9
Ajowhan
Lieutenant
248
Rep
511
Posts

Drives: m240i 'vert
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: CA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by skidplate View Post
Do you run spacers with OEM wheel bolts, or upgrade to longer?
Any double digit spacer, should probably upgrade
Appreciate 0
      09-29-2022, 05:13 PM   #10
Kernel Kurtz
Captain
Kernel Kurtz's Avatar
332
Rep
998
Posts

Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Winnipeg, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Is 12mm and 15mm appropriate for a factory square (7.5Jx18 et 45 w/225/40s) setup as well? Just got new snow tires mounted on my original wheels, but still time to get some spacers before the snow comes.
Appreciate 0
      09-30-2022, 12:09 PM   #11
MassNerd
Second Lieutenant
MassNerd's Avatar
United_States
171
Rep
294
Posts

Drives: 2019 M240i Coupe RWD
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New England

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by skidplate View Post
Do you run spacers with OEM wheel bolts, or upgrade to longer?
Absolutely you need longer
Appreciate 1
MLJR235116.50
      10-19-2022, 05:20 PM   #12
LanceM26
Second Lieutenant
LanceM26's Avatar
Canada
116
Rep
232
Posts

Drives: BMW M235i, BMW M240iX
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Vancouver, BC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kernel Kurtz View Post
Is 12mm and 15mm appropriate for a factory square (7.5Jx18 et 45 w/225/40s) setup as well? Just got new snow tires mounted on my original wheels, but still time to get some spacers before the snow comes.
I'm gonna try 15mm square spacers and let you know!
Appreciate 0
      10-19-2022, 09:48 PM   #13
jv92red
Second Lieutenant
143
Rep
213
Posts

Drives: F22 M240i (SOLD) E92M3 (SOLD)
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

You can do longer bolts...

OR

Use this opportunity to change out the bolts for studs and lug nuts. Not only will this be easier for taking your wheels on and off, it will also be nice for your spacers to be held there as well and not just fall to the ground if knocked off the hub. And an additional benefit of changing out bolts to studs and nuts is the opportunity to change to a 1.5 thread pitch for more durability/less opportunity to cross thread like the stock 1.25 thread pitch. And with this conversion kit below you don't need different size bolts depending on which size spacers you get. Going to these conversion studs means you can run whatever size spacers you want up to 20MM and not have to buy different-sized bolts for different-sized spacers.

https://motorsporthardware.com/produ...-14x125-14x15/
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:00 AM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST