So i finally get my car home...
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So i finally get my car home...
but my #$%ing luck has not changed. As many of you already heard, I had purchased my wheels and tires long before i ever even got my car. Well, being as obsessive as i am, as soon as i picked the car up from the dealership tonight I drove straight home to swap out the wheels for my 18s. Low and behold, the spokes touch the caliper. The funniest part is that i have a Wilwood big brake kit at my shop ready to be installed tomorrow. Well, it was ready until i found this out.
The wheel will clear with just another mm of clearance but i know the BBK will require atleast another 5mm maybe even a bit more os space. My question to you guys is how large of a front spacer has anyone run?
Basically, the wheel is a Racing Hart knock off, its a 6 spoke wheel with a lip. It has a 45mm offset which is obviously way to high but i knew that going in. I knew i would be adding a spacer but i just didnt know how much. Looks like a 10mm and some longer studs are the only solution. Only problem is im running a 215/40 18 I must say though, the extra sidewall really does look a lot better.
Time to take a bat to the fenders
The wheel will clear with just another mm of clearance but i know the BBK will require atleast another 5mm maybe even a bit more os space. My question to you guys is how large of a front spacer has anyone run?
Basically, the wheel is a Racing Hart knock off, its a 6 spoke wheel with a lip. It has a 45mm offset which is obviously way to high but i knew that going in. I knew i would be adding a spacer but i just didnt know how much. Looks like a 10mm and some longer studs are the only solution. Only problem is im running a 215/40 18 I must say though, the extra sidewall really does look a lot better.
Time to take a bat to the fenders
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Because of my buddy's wheel design, the wheel is barely touching the calipers so a 5mm spacer was used (18x7.5 with 42mm offset). He is also running 215x40x18s lowered with TRD springs. I haven't heard a complain from him since.
xbsimple - do you want to add to this?
xbsimple - do you want to add to this?
#7
Originally Posted by scionara
Because of my buddy's wheel design, the wheel is barely touching the calipers so a 5mm spacer was used (18x7.5 with 42mm offset). He is also running 215x40x18s lowered with TRD springs. I haven't heard a complain from him since.
xbsimple - do you want to add to this?
xbsimple - do you want to add to this?
Ultimately, the eventual set up will be a 18 x 7.5 with a 35mm offset from the added spacer and 215/40/18s with TRD springs. The rear will have the same thing so we ll see. I ll keep you guys posted
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