1st Gen JCW Most liked posts in thread: Wheel spacers.

5mm is about perfect.

Oh yeah, I happen to have a set I bought from someone on on here...

I think it was these...

http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/classifieds-archive/13293-sale-h-r-5mm-wheel-spacer-set-two.html#axzz3QdeuNrX4

I've not used them. They have lovingly sat on a bookshelf and dusted every 2 weeks, on Friday.

 

I have 15 mm in the front to clear coilovers with 215-45-17 tires and 8mm in the rear.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-MINI/c-16-bmw-wheels.aspx

Lugs http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1559-wheel-bolt-for-bmw-mini-12x150-silver-fits-most-bmws.aspx

 

Rim offset will come into play, and of course "the look" your after...
Dang Dave.O, that's a lot of spacer!! I'm not familiar with your coilover set up size wize but most coilovers get you more space not less.. Again your wheel offset may dictate that??

 

Perhaps you can get away with it, as in your wheels won't fall off under normal use, but I would recommend longer wheel bolts with any spacers.

If you're a real cowboy, you can go 10 or 15mm spacers on our site for $88.13 for a set of two (with lug bolts). Linky coming soon: we're cleaning up our site this morning.

 

The R113 wheels are 18x7 with 52 offset, same as my GP wheels.
In my opinion 5mm (about 1/4") is not enough if you are going through the hassle of adding spacers and longer bolts or studs mainly for looks. I would go with 12-15 mm spacers with studs and nuts.

 

I use H&R 15mm spacers that are silver/aluminum color. I painted the sides black.
I use WMW 14 to 12mm stud conversion kit to convert from 14x1.25 to 12x1.5 threads. The studs are black.
I use black 12mmx1.5 tuner nuts.
The end of the stud lines up perfectly with the top of the nut (no stud protruding past the nut).

 

That.... Made me think of this...

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Good. 5mm is not noticeable at all and thus pointless for looks.. I had run them up front to clear coilovers, and nothing out back....couldnt tell.

 

wheels are 16x7 ET 40 with 205/50 and there are 5mm spacers, the car is lowered quite a bit.

 

For 5 mm you will not need new lugs but anything thicker you will.

 

I run 5mm and it's just right.

 

I did it with rim offset.

 

Yeah it is a lot but I have much longer lugs so its all good.

I have seen 12 mm all the way around and it look very good as long as you buy the longer lugs. That's why I posted the link to TMS. (Turner Motor sports)

 

I also went with a longer wheel stud all the way round for a better fit and peace of mind.

 

I do have longer lugs on all 4 corners.
That why I posted the link for TMS. They are only $2.50 each lug makes $40 a set for insurance that darn cheap. You can also mix lengths for different spacer front and rear.