The BMW E36 wheel spacers are car accessories that improve your car’s appearance and performance. They create more clearance between the wheels and hub assembly to clear wider tires and aftermarket brake calipers. By pushing the wheels outwards, the BMW wheel spacers increase the track width.
A wider track width improves the stability and enhance the corner performance. This is effective especially when you are driving in unfavored conditions. A wider car looks more powerful and muscular. With so many options available, what BMW E36 wheel spacers are best? In this post, we will explore the safe sizes and top brands.
Best BMW E36 Wheel Spacers Top Pick Sizes
Thickness:
- 3mm to 10mm: Ideal for those who just need a little bit of clearance to fit a big brake kit.
- 12mm to 20mm: Good for achieving a flush stance while improving the ride quality.
- 25mm to 35mm: Allows for fitting bigger rims and wider tires without rubbing issues.
- 40mm to 50mm: Used for completing a wide-body build, offering a nicer look.
Check Wheel Offset:
Determine your current wheel offset and calculate the difference from the desired offset. Generally, a 15mm wheel spacer will reduce about 15mm offset. The less the offset, the more the wheels will stick out from the vehicle hub assembly.
Bolt Pattern (PCD):
Figuring out the correct bolt pattern (PCD) of BMW E36 wheel spacers is the first step when researching and shopping for wheel spacers. For example, the BMW M3 E36 (1992-1999): PCD=5x120mm, CB=72.5mm, Thread=M12x1.5mm.
What BMW E36 Wheel Spacers Are the Best?
With over 10 years of professional experience, and countless times of actual measuring, drawing updates, size precision upgrades, and installation tests, BONOSS makes the best BMW E36 wheel spacers. BONOSS offers several key advantages that make their spacers a top choice.
1. Extreme Lightweight for Better Performance
As we all know, the lighter the unsprung weight is, the better the handling capabilities. BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are machined with “Hollow Carved” holes. Compared with the previous production, they are at least 20% lighter. The weight of these BONOSS wheel spacers is quite insignificant, and they won’t damage any suspension parts.
2. Hub-centric with Zero Vibration
In order to further optimize the hub-centric connection, BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are designed with better multi-stage hub-centric lips. The hub-centric metal ring is machined to be multi-layers, and the bevels fit the corresponding hub flange, which eliminates any possible wheel vibrations.
3. Strong Fasteners for Enhanced Stability
To ensure safety, BONOSS provides ISO grade 12.9 wheel bolts. These lug bolts will undergo a series of safety tests before leaving the factory. The results of those performance tests are great: tensile strength≥1,282 MPa, proof load≥121,000 N. They are all approved by over 75 SGS and TÜV authoritative certification reports.
Frequently Asked FAQ
Q: Do BMW E36 wheel spacers crack?
A: Decades of optimization and countless cases have proven that as long as you install them properly, quality BMW wheel spacers won’t crack.
Q: Will BMW E36 wheel spacers affect acceleration?
A: No, lightweight aluminum wheel spacers don’t negatively affect the acceleration or high-speed performance.
Q: Do I need longer wheel bolts for BMW E36 wheel spacers?
A: Yes, you need extended wheel bolts for BMW 3mm to 20mm spacers. For example, assume the OEM bolt length is 27mm, if you add a 12mm spacer, you need 39mm wheel bolts for a safe installation.
In Summary: Unlock More Wheel Options with BONOSS
From advanced lightweight plus advantages to customizable solutions and certified quality, BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are designed to provide a safe, reliable, and enhanced driving experience. Choose BONOSS and experience the difference—engineered for those who demand the best.
(Hi, I’m Kevin Brian, an experienced mechanical engineer. All articles, images, and videos are human-produced to ensure the best user experience. They are not generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models or tools.)
