Fitment Issues LM Reps

[Schmaud]

I got some LM reps and they are not clearing my brakes. They are a 19x8.5 35 offset. I am running 235/35/19 tires. I tried some 10mm spacers but was rubbing very badly. I am lowered on Eibach springs. I have stock brakes. Is there any solution to this or am I SOL? I was thinking about trying some 3mm or 5mm spacers. But I am still not sure if that will clear my brakes.

Can the wheel experts chime in here? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Chase

[Mordaine]

either get a new tires, a size that will allow you not to rub, or try smaller spacers, or get S4 breaks.

[chrislane31]

Most lm reps clear with 3 to 5mm spacers. Try that.

[denytuesday]

Most lm reps clear with 3 to 5mm spacers. Try that.

This is what I thought, too. Seemed like most people running reps used a 3-5mm spacer and everything was dandy. I picked up some LM reps at et34 and I needed 8-10mm spacer to clear the front calipers. I sent the wheels back and learned my lesson. LM Reps = No, no.

[dobos100]

I ground off the calipers, 67k miles and no problems, fits perfect.

[Schmaud]

I ground off the calipers, 67k miles and no problems, fits perfect.

Are you running any spacers?

[felondnb]

I'm running ET35 with 10mm spacers on 225/35/19 & it rubs occasionally, but not enough for me to change it - love how it looks!

[AudiTFSI3o3]

ET35 with 10mm spacers is a little much, unless you run different tires. As stated above try 5mm spacers

[KiddEng]

used 3mm spacers up front for my Linea Corse LM reps... 18x8.5 et 35

[Kubus]

I ground off the calipers, 67k miles and no problems, fits perfect.

I did the exact same thing. 25k km's and no issues thus far either.

What I did (I painted them too cause they rusted in like 5 minutes)

[denytuesday]

^ newspaper and masking tape are your friends.

[brownishwater]

Sell the reps and buy real LM's. Done.

[Schmaud]

Sell the reps and buy real LM's. Done.

Jokes. I wish....

[Koby]

Sell the reps and buy real LM's. Done.

Whoa, slow down there... aren't you forgetting about replacing the brakes with RS4 carbon ceramics?

[event]

^ newspaper and masking tape are your friends.

Haha, did he paint everything?

I'm with brown on getting real ones, never really got the appeal of taking a chance on getting knock off wheels from shady sources and having to "work" with them.

[Kubus]

Whatevs. It's my beater. Who cares.

[QUATTROA4B7]

If a b7 is your beater, real LMs shouldn't be too far out of reach

[Schmaud]

Well the 5mm spacers worked perfect. Thanks for the advice guys. They look even better than what I was expecting. I will post some pics once this nasty weather is through.

[/\G]

had the same set up and here is what I can offer:

Had 235's and actually got a 2mm ECS spacer to work originally.
Put new brakes on and 2mm was not enough anymore
Went to 7mm spacers in the front and it worked. Still a little rub going into driveways etc.
Went to 225's and 7mm spacers and thats the setup i have been running ever since.

If you are going to keep the 235's, I would say 5mm would be your best bet.

[jayden75]

do you need to change the tire bolts to run a 5mm spacer. thanks.

[Schmaud]

If by tire bolts you mean lug nuts then yes you will need extended length lugs.

[chrislane31]

For 5MM you do not need extended lugs. OEM length lugs are fine for 5mm spacers

[Schmaud]

I'd rather be safe then sorry. Just me though.

[Schmaud]

Here's the end result. I think it was a nice switch from my VMR's.

iphone pick blah.

[Leo14]

Looks good!

[jayden75]

Thanks...