Has anyone put spacers on ZHP wheels?

The-Traveler · 03-14-2010, 12:36 PM

I'm thinking about getting wheel spacers for my car to make it look more aggressive, but I can't seem to find any pictures or sizes for these wheels.

Has anyone gone this?

I saw a stanced out non-m coupe and it looked really wide from behind, as if it was an m3, but It was just a really nice wheel setup. I would like to do the same, but keep the 135M wheels if possible since I think they're very nice.

Advice?

Thanks!

ferrarix99 · 03-14-2010, 01:06 PM

ive read that 10mm all around is a nice setup, but you should measure yourself to see how far out you want them to be

MacFady · 03-14-2010, 01:33 PM

Here's a random pic of 10mm spacers on my 330i ZHP with stock suspension.

Sorry for the poor quality pic but hopefully it gives you an idea. I know there are lots of other people on here with 10mm spacers and 135M wheels.

MacFady · 03-21-2010, 03:51 PM

Wow, a week and no one commented on the cupping on the inside edge of both tires in the first picture.

zhp pilot · 03-21-2010, 06:57 PM

The most common set up on the ZHP is 12mm front and 15mm rear. This is what I have.

The-Traveler · 03-22-2010, 06:49 PM

Thank you ZHP Pilot.. that's perfect! There aren't any fender issues with that setup are there? Are those the Tischer splitters, I know that they want $450+ for the CF ones and it's too much.

ZZen330 · 03-22-2010, 07:39 PM

ZHP Pilot - that stance with ther OEM rims looks fantastic. There was an M3 I saw on here recently that had stock rims with spacers and it looked so clean and stock yet more aggressive with the stance.

zhp pilot · 03-22-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The-Traveler

Thank you ZHP Pilot.. that's perfect! There aren't any fender issues with that setup are there? Are those the Tischer splitters, I know that they want $450+ for the CF ones and it's too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZZen330

ZHP Pilot - that stance with ther OEM rims looks fantastic. There was an M3 I saw on here recently that had stock rims with spacers and it looked so clean and stock yet more aggressive with the stance.

If you add a drop, you might have some issues unless you fender roll or prevent it with camber in the rear. Right now I have the rear at -2° camber on both sides and if I went any lower on height, I would have rubbing issues. I don't have my fenders rolled. The front is a non-issue since you can't add that much camber for you to worry about. I'm considering putting the 15's in the front and the 12's in the back. Yeah, they are OEM CF splitters. Here's a more recent pic:

ricke46 · 04-08-2010, 09:43 AM

lowered on h&r, 10mm all around. wouldn't be able to go any bigger in the rear without a fender roll

joshzhp · 04-08-2010, 09:54 AM

I run 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear since the rear rims are .5 wider. PM a email address and will send some pics.

DJ Reminisce · 04-08-2010, 10:27 AM

I run 10mm front, and 15mm back

Let me see if I can hunt down some pics

Im actually considering putting on 20mm in the back....

Pilot: Where'd you grab those mirrors?

zhp pilot · 04-09-2010, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricke46

lowered on h&r, 10mm all around. wouldn't be able to go any bigger in the rear without a fender roll

What is your camber in the rear? I'm running 12mm's with no rubbing issues. I did have to swap the 15's to the front though so I could lowered the rear some more.

BMWespresso · 04-09-2010, 07:25 AM

Spacers+Drop is a must

calialx1 · 04-09-2010, 08:40 AM

what kind of spacers are you guys using? hubcentric? brand? will I need new lugbolts?

zhp pilot · 04-09-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calialx1

what kind of spacers are you guys using? hubcentric? brand? will I need new lugbolts?

I have Macht Schnell spacers which are hubcentric and come with extended lugs. I bought them from EAS: http://www.europeanautosource.com/in...ath=67_203_394

starlights · 04-09-2010, 03:41 PM

on a side note, whats the offset on the OEM ZHP rear wheel? (I am guessing putting a 15mm spacer will reduce, the offset by 15mm - is that correct?)

zhp pilot · 04-09-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starlights

on a side note, whats the offset on the OEM ZHP rear wheel? (I am guessing putting a 15mm spacer will reduce, the offset by 15mm - is that correct?)

IIRC, the front and the rear are 38.

zhp pilot · 04-09-2010, 05:55 PM

I now have my 15mm spacers installed up front with the 12's in the rear.

starlights · 04-11-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zhp pilot

I now have my 15mm spacers installed up front with the 12's in the rear.

Looks good - why did you change though? So were you able to remove your -2 camber at the back by swapping spacers?

Can one run 15front and 15 rear?

ZZen330 · 04-11-2010, 11:23 PM

The offset of the OEM rear ZHP wheel is +51, so a 15mm spacer would make it like a +36. Front OEM ZHP is +47 offset.

03-14-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
The-Traveler Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 245 My Ride: 2004 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	Has anyone put spacers on ZHP wheels? I'm thinking about getting wheel spacers for my car to make it look more aggressive, but I can't seem to find any pictures or sizes for these wheels. Has anyone gone this? I saw a stanced out non-m coupe and it looked really wide from behind, as if it was an m3, but It was just a really nice wheel setup. I would like to do the same, but keep the 135M wheels if possible since I think they're very nice. Advice? Thanks!

03-14-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
ferrarix99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 3,297 My Ride: 87 325e - 05 M3 Vert View My Garage	ive read that 10mm all around is a nice setup, but you should measure yourself to see how far out you want them to be __________________ click for pics of the old ride... -Nick the Greek- euro.techniks Bimmerworld Epic Tune \| OEM Euro Headers \| CSL Brakes \| B&B TriFlo \| aFe SuperStock \| PSS10 \| Varrstoen TE37 \| V1 \| ZKW Lens Swap \| Orion Golds Want your car coded? PM me.

03-14-2010, 01:33 PM	#3
MacFady Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 249 My Ride: 330i ZHP View My Garage	Here's a random pic of 10mm spacers on my 330i ZHP with stock suspension. Sorry for the poor quality pic but hopefully it gives you an idea. I know there are lots of other people on here with 10mm spacers and 135M wheels. __________________

03-21-2010, 03:51 PM	#4
MacFady Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 249 My Ride: 330i ZHP View My Garage	Wow, a week and no one commented on the cupping on the inside edge of both tires in the first picture. __________________

03-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#5
zhp pilot Falling from 14k ft. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,020 My Ride: is totaled :( View My Garage	The most common set up on the ZHP is 12mm front and 15mm rear. This is what I have. __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic ZHP 6MT Recent Photos of das Auto: A Damn Dam Photoshoot; A Day In The Park; Custom Sub Install Cartoon Cars E46Fanatics Stickers Beemer Evolution

03-22-2010, 06:49 PM	#6
The-Traveler Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 245 My Ride: 2004 330Ci ZHP View My Garage	Thank you ZHP Pilot.. that's perfect! There aren't any fender issues with that setup are there? Are those the Tischer splitters, I know that they want $450+ for the CF ones and it's too much.

03-22-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
ZZen330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,137 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	ZHP Pilot - that stance with ther OEM rims looks fantastic. There was an M3 I saw on here recently that had stock rims with spacers and it looked so clean and stock yet more aggressive with the stance.

04-08-2010, 09:43 AM	#9
ricke46 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancity Posts: 28 My Ride: e46 View My Garage	lowered on h&r, 10mm all around. wouldn't be able to go any bigger in the rear without a fender roll Attached Thumbnails

04-08-2010, 09:54 AM	#10
joshzhp Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA Posts: 288 My Ride: ZHP--Stock View My Garage	I run 15mm in the front and 12mm in the rear since the rear rims are .5 wider. PM a email address and will send some pics.

04-08-2010, 10:27 AM	#11
DJ Reminisce Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 1,950 My Ride: Knows Dubstep SUCKS View My Garage	I run 10mm front, and 15mm back Let me see if I can hunt down some pics Im actually considering putting on 20mm in the back.... Pilot: Where'd you grab those mirrors? __________________ Dinan CAI_Stage II_3.46 Dif OEM CF Strut Bar_Eibach Sportline_GC Konis OEM Gloss Grills_H&R Spacers_Clubsport Sills_Painted Splitters Amber LED Corners/6k HID Fogs/LED Interior_Shadow Emblems 500W_RE Audio_Hertz Components House Mixes: ELECTROHOLIC'S ANONYMOUS II-DANCE FLOOR RIOT ALL THE WAY LIVE-CONTEST MIX ELECTROHOLIC'S ANONYMOUS-I

04-09-2010, 07:25 AM	#13
BMWespresso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,498 My Ride: 2005 325CI View My Garage	Spacers+Drop is a must __________________

04-09-2010, 08:40 AM	#14
calialx1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: lost in the twisties of the Bay Area, CA Posts: 253 My Ride: FL 330i, 3000GT View My Garage	what kind of spacers are you guys using? hubcentric? brand? will I need new lugbolts? __________________

04-09-2010, 03:41 PM	#16
starlights Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MD/NJ Posts: 101 My Ride: 2006 330Ci View My Garage	on a side note, whats the offset on the OEM ZHP rear wheel? (I am guessing putting a 15mm spacer will reduce, the offset by 15mm - is that correct?)

04-09-2010, 05:55 PM	#18
zhp pilot Falling from 14k ft. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,020 My Ride: is totaled :( View My Garage	I now have my 15mm spacers installed up front with the 12's in the rear. __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic ZHP 6MT Recent Photos of das Auto: A Damn Dam Photoshoot; A Day In The Park; Custom Sub Install Cartoon Cars E46Fanatics Stickers Beemer Evolution

04-11-2010, 11:23 PM	#20
ZZen330 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,137 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	The offset of the OEM rear ZHP wheel is +51, so a 15mm spacer would make it like a +36. Front OEM ZHP is +47 offset.

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