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

[soulsea]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Yes, I do recommend 5mm front and 15mm rear.
The lug bolt thread for all the F chassis BMW is 14x1.25.

Thanks.

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[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by soulsea

Thanks.

Are the any special member discounts or current promotions going on that a hypothetical new customer could take advantage of?

PM'ed you.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

PM'ed you.

Could you PM me too? Looking for 5mm/15mm for an F85. Thx

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Roundown

Could you PM me too? Looking for 5mm/15mm for an F85. Thx

Your mailbox is full.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Your mailbox is full.

Fixed! Thanks

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by 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.

Update: 15mm Front and 20mm Rear only fit on the F15 X5 before MY11/14 only!!!
For MY11/14 and after, 5mm Front and 15mm Rear is the recommended size.

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

Hey Ben why can't u do 15-20 mm on 2015 and newer. Looking at spacers from ecs and noticed they have 18mm.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Installsplus

Hey Ben why can't u do 15-20 mm on 2015 and newer. Looking at spacers from ecs and noticed they have 18mm.

BMW changed the front hub where is taller than the before version.
Where the 15mm doesn't clear it.
You can use the 18mm for the front, but it will stick out 3mm more than the 15mm.

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

BMW changed the front hub where is taller than the before version.
Where the 15mm doesn't clear it.
You can use the 18mm for the front, but it will stick out 3mm more than the 15mm.

I just went with 15 for the rear. Nothing in the front.

[Roundown]

Thanks to Ben and a set of 15mm rear spacers, I am much happier with the stance on the OEM winter set for my F85.

Easy enough to install with the proper tools. Highly recommend picking up a wheel hanger (makes lining up the spacer and wheel much simpler), a torque-limiting socket (brakes torque at 75ft/lb) and a good torque wrench. Of course, you'll also need a breaker bar, BMW jack adapter, jack stands (if you want to be extra safe), anti-seize and a jack (my low-profile 2-ton jack seemed a little stressed under the weight of the F85... might be time to upgrade).

Tools...


Holly brakes...(makes sure to remember the anti-seize)!


Left side are the OEM 11.5x20 with 315 (width) Continental DWS06, Right side OEM 10.5x20 with 285 (width) Pirelli Scorpion Winter. Photo wasn't taken directly behind, so it's a bit skewed.


Finished product..

[Mexecutioner]

Thanks for posting links to the tools you used.

[Roundown]

Originally Posted by Mexecutioner

Thanks for posting links to the tools you used.

No problem- it's taken me a few years to get the equipment and process right, but can now swap in <30min. I linked above to the tools that I've used. The wheel hanger is really key and cheap.

[Installsplus]

Here is my set up no spacers in the front 15mm in the rear

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Installsplus

Here is my set up no spacers in the front 15mm in the rear

Looks imbalance IMHO.
The 5mm in the front will help.

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Looks imbalance IMHO.
The 5mm in the front will help.

Would the 5mm really make a difference though? To bad can't do thicker.

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Looks imbalance IMHO.
The 5mm in the front will help.

I have these laying around from my e92 will they work if I buy bolts from u?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Installsplus

Would the 5mm really make a difference though? To bad can't do thicker.

It will.
That E92, you need to check the center bore. Most likely won't fit.

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It will.
That E92, you need to check the center bore. Most likely won't fit.

Worth a shot. Let u know what happens. Do u have 5mm in stock?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Installsplus

Worth a shot. Let u know what happens. Do u have 5mm in stock?

Yes I do

[Installsplus]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Yes I do

We'll looks like ur right they won't fit but I did discover that my hub in the front looks like it can accommodate any size spacers not sure how 2015 and newer looks. Correct me if I am wrong. If I can only do 5mm pls msg me a price with blk lugs. Thanks

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Installsplus

We'll looks like ur right they won't fit but I did discover that my hub in the front looks like it can accommodate any size spacers not sure how 2015 and newer looks. Correct me if I am wrong. If I can only do 5mm pls msg me a price with blk lugs. Thanks

5mm or thicker than 15mm.
10mm, 12mm, or 13mm won't fit due to the hub centric clearance.

[iconoclast]

For anyone installing spacers, keep in mind your park assist may curb your wheels because the wheel widths have changed. Park Assist on my vehicle gets in pretty tight to begin with and is basically parked as close to the curb as possible. I would be concerned adding 15mm and damaging the wheel.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by iconoclast

For anyone installing spacers, keep in mind your park assist may curb your wheels because the wheel widths have changed. Park Assist on my vehicle gets in pretty tight to begin with and is basically parked as close to the curb as possible. I would be concerned adding 15mm and damaging the wheel.

Good mention.
The whole time I have park assist feature in my 650GC, I almost never use it. 1 main reason, there are not that many parking condition where it require me to do parallel.
2nd reason, I never got it to work. It is not as easy as it seems.
3rd reason, whenever you are setting it up, the car behind you will not have the patience or give you enough clearance to do it. Because you need to pass the spot about a car length before the park assist able to detect the empty space.
In conclusion, it is a pain to use it. Not as easy as it seems.