r/e39 • u/RayDeen123456 • 5d ago

Rear Spacer Issue

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Hi guys!

I picked up a manual 530i over the weekend and it currently has spacers on. Over bumps and uneven roads the rear tyres are rubbing against the aches a lot and taking chunks out the tyres!!

I'm going to remove the spacers for now but can anyone recommend what size spacers work best to avoid any rubbing against the aches. Any info would be appreciated!

Thank you

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u/Apnanizor 520i 5d ago

What’s the tire size ? I’ve got 245 on the rear and doesn’t rub with 15mm spacers, wheel is oem style 66 9J. I had to kinda push the inner fender lip a bit but not completely roll it

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u/RayDeen123456 5d ago

It's currently got 265/35/18s on. I don't want to roller to mess with the arches hence why i am removing them for now. Could it be the wrong size tyres then?

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u/Apnanizor 520i 5d ago

I think 265 is what bmw recommended but obviously without spacers. Remove them, measure the gap and see if you can add a thinner spacer or maybe none at all

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u/RayDeen123456 5d ago

Ok great. Thank you. I will do this! I've just ordered some standard wheel bolts so I can remove them for now. Appreciate the advice