..or does it depend on the aftermarket wheels?

 

Depends both on the wheels and the design of the coil over itself. Some do some don't . For example ours come close but do not require a spacer. I have also had two sets of LEDA shocks and a set of KW that did not require spacers.

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Thank you, I was actually looking for a reply from u guys. I really want to get the m7 suspension in the near future.

 

I have pss9 on my 2006 with 17 s lite stock wheel and lowered maybe 1 1/2" or more and no rubbing and no spacer needed.the front is cambered @ -1.5 and rear is -1.0

 

BC coilover and jcw challenge wheels 205/45/17 work without spacers

 

Is the R53 suspenion geometry the same as the R56

 

My short answer is NO --Do all aftermarket coilovers need spacers --

But this question is way to broad -- It depends on the brand of coilovers, the type of spring used (beehive or straight), the wheel/tire size, and the wheel offset.

 

I am asking because from what i saw(KW's and M7 coilovers, which i am most interested in) people required spacers because when lowered the perches rubbed the tire.

these are the wheels on the car(will update on what kind since i forgot :-( )

the tire size is 225/45/17

 

They are 5zigen Fno1rc

 

My KW V2s with straight springs & 225/45/17 tires -- 42 offset worked fine without spacers --- very close -- but ok.