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      04-10-2012, 05:10 PM   #1
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Spacers on the front, not a topic repeat. Opinions wanted...

Hello,

I understand there are tons of topics concerning spacers and such.

I was hoping to keep the geometry identical to the factory on my 2012 x5 35d with sport package and 20's. Therefore, ive ordered 17.5mm for front and back as i found pictures of the 15mm and 20mm on the back and believe right in between is perfect for my tastes.

Now the front is very difficult, as its near impossible to find pictures of front tires with spacers as everyone always takes images of the rear. as i mentioned, ideally, keeping the geometry identical should be about the best. But it may look funny with 17.5mm spacers on the front...

I would luv to get the feel for a car with 20-22inch rims up front and 10-20mm spacers.

I still have the chance in the next two days to change the order,

Please chime in and give ur opinion on the fronts and please if u know of pictures for the front please post them.

Greatly appreciate your time,

cheers,
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      04-11-2012, 10:59 PM   #2
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I have 16mm spacers on the front and they just meet the fenders. I have an M though.
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      04-12-2012, 08:52 AM   #3
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Thanks buddy,

I talked to hamann and they suggested a max of 12.5mm on the front and 30mm on the back.

I dont like the look of the 20mm or even the 30mm, too much in my opinion. So i went with 17.5mm on the back and 10mm for the front. Kinda the in between look,

For sure though i think the stock setup with 20's is pushed in too much and needs spacers to make it look right.

thanks for the feedback,
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Def too pushed in lol
I have 25mm on The rears. 30mm would of been way too much
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