Spacers?

[crc13]

Do I need spacers?
I just got my dforce rims delivered. They are 8.5 wide. I have a 1998 m3. I held up the front ones and it is right up against my shock. Did anyone else run into this?

[MauiM3Mania]

Spacers on the front are very typical when running wider wheels. Tire size obviously has a great effect as well.

I keep 12mm spacers on the front of my 99 whether I'm running the 8.5" DSII 245/40s or 9" SSRs with 255/40s.

Longer studs or bolts may be needed.

[CMG]

If it's rubbing it's the wrong offset

[KnudsonsM3]

12mm spacers for my arc-8's.

[scooper]

I'm running 15s on my 17x8.5 SSRs ET44 with ASTs but you may only need 3-10mm spacers. I have a set of front hub extenders by VAC if you're interested. They're necessary for 3, 5, 7.5, 8, 10mm non-hub centric spacers. Good luck!

[KnudsonsM3]

3 wont be enough.

10mm was even enough on my M so I bought a 12mm spacer.

[Stuntman]

Stock suspension?

I have 12mm but would suggest 15 spacer.

[stackcheese]

I have D force ltw5s in 9"x18" and I use 10mm and its just enough to clear stock strut housings. I wish I could use 5mm but wouldn't clear 255 tires.