RG Sport - Spacers on F15/F16 X5/X6 F85/F86 X5M/X6M

[r33_RGSport]

To put this topic down to the root. I install a spacer to my X5 and took before and after pictures from all different angle.

Here are the specs:
15mm Front
20mm Rear

Enjoy and feel free to PM me for questions and inquiry.

Here is the picture on 5mm Front and 15mm Rear.

[img]http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...8;d=1461169704[/img]

[img]http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...8;d=1461169729[/img]

[img]http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...8;d=1461169729[/img]

[r33_RGSport]

Damn app.

[X54TH]

Nice! It looks just right. I would think there wouldn't be any issues to leave them on for the winter would there be?

[SlammedR8]

Front looks pretty flush, but the rear in this picture I have attached doesn't look as aggressive as I would have thought with a 20mm. not sure why, maybe its the pic?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by X54TH

Nice! It looks just right. I would think there wouldn't be any issues to leave them on for the winter would there be?

Nope, no issue. But put on anti seize grease so it won't stuck to the hub when you are going to remove it later.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by SlammedR8

Front looks pretty flush, but the rear in this picture I have attached doesn't look as aggressive as I would have thought with a 20mm. not sure why, maybe its the pic?

The rear flare is wider toward the end. That is why it looks not flush from the front but looks flush from the rear.
You can go 25mm in the rear, but I think that would not right from the front angle.

[X54TH]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Nope, no issue. But put on anti seize grease so it won't stuck to the hub when you are going to remove it later.

Good tip. Thanks. I thought the setup 15 / 20 was just right, tasteful. I think I'll head down that path. Thanks for the pics. Take a few more from the rear at a distance when you get a chance. I find that shows it well.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by X54TH

Good tip. Thanks. I thought the setup 15 / 20 was just right, tasteful. I think I'll head down that path. Thanks for the pics. Take a few more from the rear at a distance when you get a chance. I find that shows it well.

Like this?

[r33_RGSport]

Calling Taran.J

[X54TH]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Like this?

LOL. Further back. When I'm on the highway and I'm a couple of car lengths behind an X5 it gives me a good perspective. Big difference on an M Sport. Lately I've been looking and wondering what it would be like if it stuck out a bit more on our 20" staggered setup. Your timing in posting this was perfect for me. I always wanted to do it on the old X5 but never got around to do it and plus I wasn't sure if it was ok to do. Plus I heard you have to be careful with the quality of the spacers. I'll chat with my mechanic when I get the winter setup put on. Appreciate your post.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by X54TH

LOL. Further back. When I'm on the highway and I'm a couple of car lengths behind an X5 it gives me a good perspective. Big difference on an M Sport. Lately I've been looking and wondering what it would be like if it stuck out a bit more on our 20" staggered setup. Your timing in posting this was perfect for me. I always wanted to do it on the old X5 but never got around to do it and plus I wasn't sure if it was ok to do. Plus I heard you have to be careful with the quality of the spacers. I'll chat with my mechanic when I get the winter setup put on. Appreciate your post.

Lol. I will find a time to do that.
The car is going back to my wife tomorrow.

[artem123]

r33_RGSport, How much are they? (15 front and 20 rear) The whole set? Will it mess warranty? Will i have to remove those before taking her for service?

[Taran.J]

Ordered, 15 front and 20 rear!

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by artem123

r33_RGSport, How much are they? (15 front and 20 rear) The whole set? Will it mess warranty? Will i have to remove those before taking her for service?

Just PM'ed you.
Wheel spacer doesn't void warranty, you don't need to take them off.
Most probably the dealership will not want to be held liable if they damage the spacer.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Taran.J

Ordered, 15 front and 20 rear!

Thank you Taran.J

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by Taran.J

Ordered, 15 front and 20 rear!

Sheesh... here's hoping Ben doesn't post a "Calling Doanster" msg. Otherwise I'll mysteriously feel a need to place an order for something.

[r33_RGSport]

Calling Doanster then.
Invoice coming?

[Taran.J]

Originally Posted by Doanster

Sheesh... here's hoping Ben doesn't post a "Calling Doanster" msg. Otherwise I'll mysteriously feel a need to place an order for something.

Worked like clockwork. I was gonna speak to him about it anyways. Super cheap mod especially if your keeping the stock wheels like me

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by Taran.J

Worked like clockwork. I was gonna speak to him about it anyways. Super cheap mod especially if your keeping the stock wheels like me

I know. Was just giving Ben sh*t as usual.
I've always only considered getting 15 or 20mm spacers for the rears. The fronts seem good enough to me stock offset wise. The rears, especially with the MSport flares, are the glaring problem.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Doanster

I know. Was just giving Ben sh*t as usual.
I've always only considered getting 15 or 20mm spacers for the rears. The fronts seem good enough to me stock offset wise. The rears, especially with the MSport flares, are the glaring problem.

If you want to leave the front the way it is, then I suggest 15mm for the rear.

[Kzang]

Originally Posted by Doanster

Sheesh... here's hoping Ben doesn't post a "Calling Doanster" msg. Otherwise I'll mysteriously feel a need to place an order for something.

LOL I was thinking the exact same thing

[X5Jouster]

Originally Posted by X54TH

Nice! It looks just right. I would think there wouldn't be any issues to leave them on for the winter would there be?

you should be fine here but anything more, if the tire tread is further out then the fender flare, your paint could take a beating from road grime/salt/gravel.