Wheel spacer options

GregW / Oregon · 08-13-2014, 10:50 PM

With all due respect to a certain German brand and a German-named brand highly advertised on this forum, I find the ones from Rogue Engineering to be superior. They are considerably lighter and have a groove to remove by prying if they become locked on. Also gorgeous to look at and don't give you that black stripe behind the wheel. They do accept 14mm lug bolts. And, they're made in the USA. I'm trying 12mm F&R to start. I am in no way affiliated with Rogue, just a happy customer.

http://www.rogueengineering.com/rogue/WH/WSPACER.html

Edit: The new spacers I just got are black anodized, not silver. Apparently this is standard now. You really can't see them however with the stock 19s.

MWcoupe · 08-13-2014, 11:21 PM

I used rogue on my e90. I agree with you that the silver finish makes it very clean.

Bluehinder · 08-14-2014, 08:02 AM

Great post. Show us pictures when done.

DBV · 08-14-2014, 09:10 AM

Interesting. I'd be curious as to the actual weight savings of the cut outs. I currently run Burger Motorsport spacers and have the same gripe about the black color.

Just a note, I'm pretty sure the "German" company you're referring to isn't actually German, just utilizing a German phrase as their name. I'll admit though, it's a cool logo/name.

GregW / Oregon · 08-14-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Interesting. I'd be curious as to the actual weight savings of the cut outs. I currently run Burger Motorsport spacers and have the same gripe about the black color.

Just a note, I'm pretty sure the "German" company you're referring to isn't actually German, just utilizing a German phrase as their name. I'll admit though, it's a cool logo/name.

Weight differences are posted in the website link I posted:

25% lighter than another US marketed brand and 40% than a common German brand. With so much focus on lightweight wheels, installing a wheel spacer in excess of 1 pound seems like a neglected oversight. Now, with our new design, you can have your spacer while adding minimal weight to the wheel assembly area.

GregW / Oregon · 08-14-2014, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Interesting. I'd be curious as to the actual weight savings of the cut outs. I currently run Burger Motorsport spacers and have the same gripe about the black color.

Just a note, I'm pretty sure the "German" company you're referring to isn't actually German, just utilizing a German phrase as their name. I'll admit though, it's a cool logo/name.

I also have this comparison to H&R 12mm, 9.4 vs. 12.0 oz (22% less):

DBV · 08-14-2014, 11:18 AM

Cool. Every little bit helps! The pry groove sold me. I think I'll be using these next time around.

MWcoupe · 08-14-2014, 12:30 PM

The set of lugs that came with the rogue spacers rusted. Thinking about getting a set of black or titanium lugs this time around.

GregW / Oregon · 08-14-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

The set of lugs that came with the rogue spacers rusted. Thinking about getting a set of black or titanium lugs this time around.

I got Macht Schnell black lugs.

consolidated · 08-16-2014, 08:09 PM

Sounds like Rogue isn't shipping with the needed 14mm lug bolts, and they need to be bought elsewhere?

HP Autosport · 08-19-2014, 06:14 PM

RE makes great products! Have absolutely no issues using them on my personal car.

VMRWheels · 08-20-2014, 02:40 PM

Hmmm, interesting. Thanks for the info OP!

tooch · 09-14-2014, 06:14 PM

So how did it turn out looking? Do you have any updates with pics? Thx

GregW / Oregon · 09-14-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tooch

So how did it turn out looking? Do you have any updates with pics? Thx

No photos - will do some. 12/12/ not as aggressive as some fitments, but less stuff being flung o the side of the car, too.

tooch · 09-14-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

No photos - will do some. 12/12/ not as aggressive as some fitments, but less stuff being flung o the side of the car, too.

so, you'd say it's not to much at all? I wouldn't mind trying spacers out on the stocks till I get my rims in spring.

GregW / Oregon · 09-15-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tooch

so, you'd say it's not to much at all? I wouldn't mind trying spacers out on the stocks till I get my rims in spring.

The +1/2" push outward is definitely noticeable w/o radically altering the suspension balance.

Tony007 · 11-05-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

The +1/2" push outward is definitely noticeable w/o radically altering the suspension balance.

Any pics??

GregW / Oregon · 11-05-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony007

Any pics??

Will try to get some this weekend.

HP Autosport · 11-06-2014, 11:30 PM

Just installed RE's studs, race alum. nuts and lightweight spacers. More photos to follow later...

Meanie · 11-07-2014, 04:01 PM

You guys suck! Now you making me think I need to throw away my newly ordered MS spacers and get these. Sigh.

Is there really going to be a difference between these spacers in real world?

08-13-2014, 10:50 PM	#1
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08-13-2014, 11:21 PM	#2
MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	I used rogue on my e90. I agree with you that the silver finish makes it very clean.
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DBV Captain 776 Rep 961 Posts Drives: G87 M2, G20 330d, Brabus Smart Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berlin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [8.75] 2018 Brabus Smart [0.00] 2021 BMW 330d [0.00]	Interesting. I'd be curious as to the actual weight savings of the cut outs. I currently run Burger Motorsport spacers and have the same gripe about the black color. Just a note, I'm pretty sure the "German" company you're referring to isn't actually German, just utilizing a German phrase as their name. I'll admit though, it's a cool logo/name.
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MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	The set of lugs that came with the rogue spacers rusted. Thinking about getting a set of black or titanium lugs this time around.
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08-16-2014, 08:09 PM	#10
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08-19-2014, 06:14 PM	#11
HP Autosport Supreme Allied Commander 3808 Rep 54,295 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, AP, Brembo, GIAC, Koni, Ohlins, Performance Friction, www.hpautosport.com iTrader: (36)	RE makes great products! Have absolutely no issues using them on my personal car.
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08-20-2014, 02:40 PM	#12
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tooch Captain 112 Rep 806 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOR-CAL iTrader: (0)	So how did it turn out looking? Do you have any updates with pics? Thx __________________ 96 E31 JB 07 E92 AW F82 BSM
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Meanie Lieutenant 547 Rep 448 Posts Drives: BMW G82 M4C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	You guys suck! Now you making me think I need to throw away my newly ordered MS spacers and get these. Sigh. Is there really going to be a difference between these spacers in real world? __________________ - 2021 G82 ///M4C - AW, ZF8, CF Trim - CURRENT - 2018 F87 ///M2C - HS, DCT, Blue Stitching - SOLD - 2015 F82 ///M4 - AW, CF Trim, DCT, MPE, M Perf Exterior Trims - SOLD - 2008 E92 ///M3 - AW, CF Leather Trim, 6MT - Mods: Black Grills, Black Gills, CF mirrors - SOLD
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