Final verdict on spacers for M8

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 12-11-2021, 01:57 AM

I have 813 wheels with michelin ps4 stock set up on an m8 convertible

Stock suspension but plan to put h&r eventually

So 18 front and 12 rear will absolutely not rub? They look so close to the fender on the pics on Vics car but look so damn good.

Just don't want to get to big and damage fenders but don't want to go to small and gate myself after.

Please help.

Wolfman64 · 12-12-2021, 01:33 PM

Ben r33_RGSport got me 11mm spacers instead of 12's but those work great. I can't imagine that 1mm would make a difference. 18mm for the front are perfect with stock wheels/tires.

We got adjustable springs from MSS which are not as low as the HR's would be but I can't see them rubbing

nynd · 12-12-2021, 04:48 PM

With the wheels pushed out, do you see more debris hitting the panels?

xmanpro · 12-12-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nynd

With the wheels pushed out, do you see more debris hitting the panels?

For sure. Got rocks and pebbles flying everywhere. It's glorious. Must be even nicer for the person behind me.

BLACK KILLER · 12-13-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRX34

I went with 12 front and 10 back, looks perfect IMO

this is what is called the gold option. : thumsup:

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 12-28-2021, 01:27 PM

So does anyone have 12 out back and lowered with H&R on a convertible?

omer · 12-31-2021, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SubzeroF90

I have 15 all around

Where did you get your lip looks good

lukeberkeley23 · 10-08-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No blame or shame in the game---- Its just the right set up

Hey Vic, was wondering what you were lowered on, and if you could provide a link to buy whichever kit you are on! Thanks!

r33_RGSport · 10-09-2022, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeberkeley23

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No blame or shame in the game---- Its just the right set up

Hey Vic, was wondering what you were lowered on, and if you could provide a link to buy whichever kit you are on! Thanks!

He is on KW HAS.
I built his ride. PM me if you are interested and I'll send you the link to my website on it and the spacers.

WillyWillM8 · 04-18-2023, 10:42 AM

Need some expert advise please team. Finally gonna drop and add spacers

Can I go PS4 H&R lowering springs. Rear: 295/35 Front 285/35?
Spacer H&R
front 18mm
Rear 12mm
Please advise thanks

Vic55 · 04-18-2023, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WillyWillM8

Need some expert advise please team. Finally gonna drop and add spacers

Can I go PS4 H&R lowering springs. Rear: 295/35 Front 285/35?
Spacer H&R
front 18mm
Rear 12mm
Please advise thanks

My best guess is that the springs wont be the issue with the 18/12 as the dont lower the car as much as KW HAS does but your width bumps will probably not allow for the 12mm and 18mm imho.

r33_RGSport Ben can you assist?

WillyWillM8 · 04-18-2023, 05:06 PM

Copy that, thanks for advice. PS4 are ordered just wanna re affirm a proper spacer before I order those. I have 810’s. Ill wait for Ben to chime in as well…

WillyWillM8 · 04-18-2023, 05:10 PM

Here she is with Pirellis. Excited about these Michelin PS4’s

r33_RGSport · 04-18-2023, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WillyWillM8

Need some expert advise please team. Finally gonna drop and add spacers

Can I go PS4 H&R lowering springs. Rear: 295/35 Front 285/35?
Spacer H&R
front 18mm
Rear 12mm
Please advise thanks

H&R spring won't go as low as KW HAS.

And going oversize, will kill you on spacer sizing.
Based on my Asian math, just by bumping up tire sizes, you will need to use 12mm front and 6mm rear.
Now the problem is, H&R doesn't make anything in between 3mm to 11mm. And even if someone make 5mm, you won't be able to use it since the hub lip is not long enough for the wheel to sit after 5mm spacer.
3mm is the slimmest that will allow about 2mm exposed hub lip where the wheel's center bore can sit on it and be safe going 100mph.

Actually, limeypride did his experiment on going oversize. Maybe he can chime in on actual spacer size.

WillyWillM8 · 04-18-2023, 07:26 PM

Copy that so basically stay OEM size if I wanna add spacers…?

2020m8 · 04-18-2023, 08:09 PM

Guys running spacers, I just picked up a set of 15/12s do I need to get new lug nuts as well?

balefire · 04-18-2023, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WillyWillM8

Copy that so basically stay OEM size if I wanna add spacers…?

It would be close but I think 11mm spacers might work.
Depends on camber, how wide the tire really is at 285/295, etc

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Originally Posted by 2020m8

Guys running spacers, I just picked up a set of 15/12s do I need to get new lug nuts as well?

Yes. New lug BOLTS

balefire · 04-18-2023, 09:48 PM

Anyone bold enough to try 20/20 front rear spacers?

Or has anyone with the 18/12 front rear setup tried 18mm spacers in the rear for a test fit?

GTATX · 04-19-2023, 03:44 AM

Anyone have pics of spacers on stock set up. I wouldnt mine doing 18/12 as others but no plans on lowering the car.

WillyWillM8 · 04-20-2023, 06:07 AM

Grand morning gents. So this gentleman out of Florida did 20 mm front & 12 rear thoughts?

https://youtu.be/QJlYKT_8J3Y

Vic55 · 04-20-2023, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WillyWillM8

Grand morning gents. So this gentleman out of Florida did 20 mm front & 12 rear thoughts?

https://youtu.be/QJlYKT_8J3Y

No clue but I was told I would rub on 20mm with my drop

limeypride · 04-28-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No clue but I was told I would rub on 20mm with my drop

It doesn't rub... anymore.

// Note, though, that I'm pretty certain I have nothing close to 20mm spacers front or rear.

Nice grille on that car in the video!

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MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 331 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	I have 813 wheels with michelin ps4 stock set up on an m8 convertible Stock suspension but plan to put h&r eventually So 18 front and 12 rear will absolutely not rub? They look so close to the fender on the pics on Vics car but look so damn good. Just don't want to get to big and damage fenders but don't want to go to small and gate myself after. Please help.
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MELLOWYELLOW06 Major 331 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 2020 M8 & 2022 X& M50i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (0)	So does anyone have 12 out back and lowered with H&R on a convertible? __________________
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WillyWillM8 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Need some expert advise please team. Finally gonna drop and add spacers Can I go PS4 H&R lowering springs. Rear: 295/35 Front 285/35? Spacer H&R front 18mm Rear 12mm Please advise thanks
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WillyWillM8 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Copy that, thanks for advice. PS4 are ordered just wanna re affirm a proper spacer before I order those. I have 810’s. Ill wait for Ben to chime in as well…
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WillyWillM8 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Here she is with Pirellis. Excited about these Michelin PS4’s Attached Images
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WillyWillM8 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Copy that so basically stay OEM size if I wanna add spacers…?
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2020m8 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2020 m8 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Guys running spacers, I just picked up a set of 15/12s do I need to get new lug nuts as well?
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WillyWillM8 Enlisted Member 22 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Grand morning gents. So this gentleman out of Florida did 20 mm front & 12 rear thoughts? https://youtu.be/QJlYKT_8J3Y
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