435d wheel spacer question

[beergibbon]

Hi

I've got a 2016 435d. If I got 12mm front and 15mm rear wheel spacers, would I need to also replace the bolts with longer ones. The Eibach spacers don't come with bolts so I wasn't sure?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks

[d_a_n1979]

Yes; as the OEM ones won't be long enough!

No need to pay through the nose for Eibach spacers unless you really want to; you're paying for the brand!

These are perfect for your needs: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114189329966?fits=Car+M...

Correct spacers, bolts etc

Personally I'd recommend a stud conversion kit when using spacers; it's a safer option as it tightens down from both sides then and makes life easier when removing/refitting wheels etc

But that's just my preference...

See a few posts down re an E92; details in there also

[beergibbon]

Thanks. I had a read and there are cheaper options than Eibach so that's good to know.

I'm not sure what the stud conversion kit does though, can you elaborate?

And it looks like I should get a hubcentric spacer?

Thanks

Edited by beergibbon on Saturday 12th November 19:33

[d_a_n1979]

beergibbon said:

Thanks. I had a read and there are cheaper options than Eibach so that's good to know.

I'm not sure what the stud conversion kit does though, can you elaborate?

And it looks like I should get a hubcentric spacer?

Thanks

Edited by beergibbon on Saturday 12th November 19:33

See this post

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

And yes, absolutely hubcentric. You need 72.6 centre bore and 5x120 spacers

Exactly the ones I've linked too

Pictures and details of the stud conversion I and lots of others have used too in that link

[beergibbon]

Went for this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284939902400?mkcid=16&a...

Looks to fit the bill

Thanks for your help, really appreciated.

[beergibbon]

Actually updated my garage, first post I've done on here in years!

[d_a_n1979]

beergibbon said:

Went for this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284939902400?mkcid=16&a...

Looks to fit the bill

Thanks for your help, really appreciated.

No worries; just ensure that you thoroughly clean the brake disc mating surface, hub and bolt hols well (wire brush, brake cleaner etc)

You don't want any dirt/grit between the mating faces (spacer to hub and alloy to spacer) otherwise it'll radiate through the wheels/steering wheel and you'll get a wobble

[Court_S]

beergibbon said:

Went for this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284939902400?mkcid=16&a...

Looks to fit the bill

Thanks for your help, really appreciated.

I been using their spacers without issue. My 335i has their stud conversion too for extra scene points to go with my CSL wheels