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      09-04-2015, 02:59 PM   #1
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Drives: 2011 X5M - sometimes
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Location: edmonton,ab

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Spacers...how much is too much?

Hi Everyone,

Over the summer Ive been running a set of 22" HREs. Because the offsets are not optimal for X5M, they are running with custom made spacers. I have 25mm front and 30mm rear. This brings the wheels in line perfectly with the fender flares. However, recently I have noticed a droning noise from the front, which I suspect is a wheel bearing issue. I will find out next week when I bring it in for mtce. (I might also jack it up and see if theres any vertical play, which pretty much confirms wheel bearing).

My question is, is 25mm too much for the front end wheel bearings to deal with? That may be a subjective question, but maybe someone on here has a similar experience. I know alot of people run 10, 12, 15mm front spacers, but I have not seen too many with 25mm.

thanks,
jb
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