The BMW E36 wheel spacers are metal components that are installed between the brake rotor and wheels. They are designed to push your wheels out, hence widening your vehicle track. If you put 10mm wheel spacers on each wheel, that adds a total of around 20mm track width. This is effective in reducing body roll and improving handling.
Whether you are upsizing your wheels, installing bigger brake calipers, or simply making your car look better, they turn out the most cost-effective way to solve fitment issues. As long as you install them correctly, high-quality BMW wheel spacers are safe. In this discussion, we will examine how to safely install BMW E36 wheel spacers.
Best BMW E36 Wheel Spacers Installation Tips
Clean the Wheel Hub:
Use the wire brush to remove any rust and dirt from the vehicle hub. Wipe down the entire surface to ensure it is smooth. This needs to be done thoroughly because any rust will cause the BMW E36 wheel spacers to be installed not completely parallel to the hub.
Apply Anti-seize:
If you want to apply a light coat of anti-seize on wheel spacers, smear it on all mating surfaces (mainly the hub face and around the hub). It is not necessary to put a heavy coat, as when you torque down the spacer, the paste will spread out.
Torque Wrench:
Use a torque wrench to tighten up the wheel nuts to the stipulated torque. Always tighten them in a criss-cross pattern. This ensures that the wheel is seated correctly and snugly. Don’t trust that an impact gun can settle everything down.
Proper Torque Specs:
The REFERENCE torque spec of the BMW E36 wheel spacers is 83.3 ft-lb or 113 Nm. This is just a reference value. Some wheels or applications may require more or less tightening torque. It is always a good idea to ask a tire expert to figure out the exact torque spec before operating.
Check Tire Rubbing:
After installing BMW E36 wheel spacers, park the car on flat ground, rotate the steering wheel to one extreme position, and inspect the wheel well to check whether there are rubbing signs.
Who Sells the Best BMW E36 Wheel Spacers?
There are various wheel spacers in the automotive market, but the BONOSS brand stands out in terms of precision and performance. With over 17 years of manufacturing experience and 1,800+ drawing updates, BONOSS provides the best BMW aluminum rim spacers. Here is what makes BONOSS the top choice:
1. Extreme Lightweight Benefits
As we know, a lighter vehicle weight is better for acceleration. BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers come with “Hollow Carved” holes. The average weight of each BONOSS forged lightweight plus spacer is 20% lighter than the previous-gen product. Adding such a small, lightweight component wouldn’t noticeably slow a car down.
2. Forged 7075-T6 Aluminum
Unlike regular street wheel spacers, BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are built with stronger forged 7075-T6 aluminum alloy materials. The tensile strength is up to 572 MPa, and the yield strength is up to 503 MPa. Such BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are specifically engineered to withstand hard driving.
3. Precision Engineered for Perfect Fitment
The manufacturing precision of the BONOSS lightweight plus BMW spacers has reached 0.02mm. Precise wheel spacers provide high surface integrity, effectively guarantee safety, stability, and reliability, and ensure the smooth operation of vehicle wheel parts. Such precise BONOSS forged BMW E36 wheel spacers ensure a smooth installation experience.
Final Summary: Upgrade Your BMW with BONOSS
From innovative lightweight benefits to certified materials and precise manufacturing, BONOSS forged lightweight plus BMW E36 wheel spacers are engineered to enhance your driving experience with safety, strength, and reliability. Discover the difference with BONOSS—built for drivers who demand excellence.
(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.)
