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      03-17-2021, 06:24 PM   #1
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IND | G8X Recommended wheel spacers

With the release of the new G8x M3/M4 IND’s mission is to reduce the amount time needed looking at countless threads to see what spacer sizing is recommended.

Spacers are similar to aftermarket wheels with regard to opinions; everyone has different preferences and tolerances. We prefer the more subtle look with zero-wheel poke - our favorite setup on the new G8X is a 15mm front and 12mm rear.

We will continue to update this thread as more suspension options arrive to market.



Factory (OE suspension /no spacers)






Recommend spacer sizing
• Standard Fitment - 15mm Front / 12mm Rear
• Aggressive Fitment - 18mm Front / 15mm Rear
• Alternative Aggressive option 15mm Front / 15mm Rear

Thread pitch and sizing on the G8x M3/M4
• 5x112 bolt pattern
• M14x1.25

Recommended brand = Future Classic (Made in USA)
• Complete kit includes: two competition wheel spacers, ten extended length zinc plated lug bolts, four hub bolts, Copaslip copper anti-seize, and an anti-seize applicator brush
• CNC precision machined from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum
• Black anodized finish for corrosion and wear resistance
• Provisions to secure spacer to hub for competition use
• Hubcentric design with chamfered edges
• Pocketed detailing for minimum mass



5mm front and rear







12mm Front and Rear








15mm Front and rear








18mm Front and rear








• Standard Fitment - 15mm Front / 12mm Rear







• Aggressive Fitment - 18mm Front / 15mm Rear







OE/5/12/15/18MM


OE/5/12/15/18MM
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That looks so good at 12mm.
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Agreed on 15/12. Thank you for sharing!

Will this be the same on the m3c?
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Many thanks for all the pix. Just what I needed to make a decision.

Any rubbing with the aggressive options? I like aggressive, but need ZERO rubbing.

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Agreed on 15/12. Thank you for sharing!

Will this be the same on the m3c?
Did you really have to quote the whole post?
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Love the effort for illustration!

Trying to remember my wheel math... If you were to have a new set of wheels, 1" wider around with the same offset, they would essentially come out this far, right? Half inch (12.5 mm) outwards and half inch inwards?
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awesome guys! Any updates on when the lowering options will be available?
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Agreed on 15/12. Thank you for sharing!

Will this be the same on the m3c?
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Agreed on 15/12. Thank you for sharing!

Will this be the same on the m3c?
Did you really have to quote the whole post?
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What a service! Thanks IND. Would it be possible to have shots of the 3 suggested setups as well?
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18F/12R will look really good. Thanks to IND for taking the time to show us all of the possibilities.

Looking forward to HAS setups to be available to complete the OEM+ look
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Damn! Clean and nice photoshoot! I wanna use your photos as wallpaper.
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Excellent job putting this together!
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Thanks! Looking good guys. Excited to see it with some new suspension as well. Good luck with the build.
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With the release of the new G8x M3/M4 IND’s mission is to reduce the amount time needed looking at countless threads to see what spacer sizing is recommended.

Spacers are similar to aftermarket wheels with regard to opinions; everyone has different preferences and tolerances. We prefer the more subtle look with zero-wheel poke - our favorite setup on the new G8X is a 15mm front and 12mm rear.

We will continue to update this thread as more suspension options arrive to market.



Factory (OE suspension /no spacers)






Recommend spacer sizing
• Standard Fitment - 15mm Front / 12mm Rear
• Aggressive Fitment - 18mm Front / 15mm Rear
• Alternative Aggressive option 15mm Front / 15mm Rear

Thread pitch and sizing on the G8x M3/M4
• 5x112 bolt pattern
• M14x1.25

Recommended brand = Future Classic (Made in USA)
• Complete kit includes: two competition wheel spacers, ten extended length zinc plated lug bolts, four hub bolts, Copaslip copper anti-seize, and an anti-seize applicator brush
• CNC precision machined from 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum
• Black anodized finish for corrosion and wear resistance
• Provisions to secure spacer to hub for competition use
• Hubcentric design with chamfered edges
• Pocketed detailing for minimum mass



5mm front and rear







12mm Front and Rear








15mm Front and rear








18mm Front and rear








• Standard Fitment - 15mm Front / 12mm Rear







• Aggressive Fitment - 18mm Front / 15mm Rear







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you did a great job showing us the options. 12mm looks amazing. the way it should come from factory
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Just wondering, why is the 3mm variance preferred?

To equal up the track width?
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Finally added FC 15 mm square setup! Absolutely love the stance. Installation was a breeze. The ride quality seems to be the same as before. Here are some before and after pics (the pictures don't do justice).

The first 3 are BEFORE pics.
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Finally added FC 15 mm square setup! Absolutely love the stance. Installation was a breeze. The ride quality seems to be the same as before. Here are some before and after pics (the pictures don't do justice).

The first 3 are BEFORE pics.
15mm front and rear? Nice! Look forward to seeing the pics.

And please report in if you experience rubbing in any situation (3 or 4 passengers, or if you hit a big dip, or if the wheel is turned lock-to-lock, etc.). Thanks.
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Finally added FC 15 mm square setup! Absolutely love the stance. Installation was a breeze. The ride quality seems to be the same as before. Here are some before and after pics (the pictures don't do justice).

The first 3 are BEFORE pics.
Which wheels and brand of tiers are you running? I was thinking 12 & 15, with 826 wheels, but still waiting to take delivery, so not sure which brand will be on the car.
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