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    e39 wheel fitment question -- need a spacer, want opinions.

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    Upon inspection, it looks like the inner rim of the front wheels are slightly rubbing/grinding against the lock collars of my coilovers.

    Specs of the wheels/tires: 235/45/17, 18x8.5 et15 square

    I'd like to use a 3mm, 5mm, or even 10mm spacer up front, but would like to know what would be the best option without risking rubbing against the fender wall.

    Any thoughts?

    EDIT: I'm happy w/ the ride height and am not trying to adjust as I just got an alignment.

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    How much space is there from the tire to the fender?
    Pictures?
    10 mm front spacers would be nice because there are hub-centric IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason5driver View Post
    How much space is there from the tire to the fender?
    Pictures?
    10 mm front spacers would be nice because there are hub-centric IMO.
    Good question. I will check when I pick up the car. Just put the new tires on, and it's still on the alignment rack.

    is the top of the tire the closest distance to the fender? What about turning lock-to-lock?

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    With 3mm spacer wheel will still center to car's hub. 5mm depens on the wheels center bore desing wheter it will center to hub or not. Usually 5mm can used too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JPR10 View Post
    Good question. I will check when I pick up the car. Just put the new tires on, and it's still on the alignment rack.

    is the top of the tire the closest distance to the fender? What about turning lock-to-lock?
    Yes, try adjusting the locking ring / washers on the struts.
    However, by measuring the tire clearance and providing a close-up picture will help a lot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason5driver View Post
    Yes, try adjusting the locking ring / washers on the struts.
    However, by measuring the tire clearance and providing a close-up picture will help a lot.
    Won't adjust right height throw off my alignment? Sounds good -- will try to provide a pic when I get home.

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    Can't find my tape measure. Do these pictures help at all?

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