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Royal Tiger · 10-17-2018, 05:24 PM

So I finally got around to having the BMR 1” lowering springs put on with Koni yellow shocks & struts, as well as BMR trailing arms & toe links. When I picked it up it had a noticeable “thrum” so I took it back and the tech said the front tires are rubbing the struts. The backs are fine. Car also has BMR sway bars front & rear. I’m running 275/40-20 fronts on a 9.5” wheel and 315/35-20 on a 11” rear. He suggested a 5mm spacer for the fronts so I ordered a set from Modern Gen Auto.

Has anyone else had to use spacers? I don’t recall seeing that when I researched this suspension and tire/wheel combo. Also will I have any lug nut issues now? I have the black Gorilla brand locking lugs. Thanks.

SSEssence · 10-17-2018, 06:12 PM

5mm spacers aren't big enough to cause an issue with your lugs, but I wouldn't go any bigger than that. I am running 5mm spacers all around right now with no issues.

Royal Tiger · 10-17-2018, 08:12 PM

Awesome. Thank you for the reply. I’m hoping it doesn’t cause a rub issue turning the front wheels which are fine now. It looks like it’ll be fine.

10-17-2018, 05:24 PM	#1
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Wheel spacers needed? So I finally got around to having the BMR 1” lowering springs put on with Koni yellow shocks & struts, as well as BMR trailing arms & toe links. When I picked it up it had a noticeable “thrum” so I took it back and the tech said the front tires are rubbing the struts. The backs are fine. Car also has BMR sway bars front & rear. I’m running 275/40-20 fronts on a 9.5” wheel and 315/35-20 on a 11” rear. He suggested a 5mm spacer for the fronts so I ordered a set from Modern Gen Auto. Has anyone else had to use spacers? I don’t recall seeing that when I researched this suspension and tire/wheel combo. Also will I have any lug nut issues now? I have the black Gorilla brand locking lugs. Thanks.

10-17-2018, 06:12 PM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	5mm spacers aren't big enough to cause an issue with your lugs, but I wouldn't go any bigger than that. I am running 5mm spacers all around right now with no issues. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

10-17-2018, 08:12 PM	#3
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Awesome. Thank you for the reply. I’m hoping it doesn’t cause a rub issue turning the front wheels which are fine now. It looks like it’ll be fine.