Flipped the wheel over and set a rotor in. I don't think there's any way my wheels are gonna clear this caliper. I think I'm f-cked!

I need to know 16" rims that clear FOR SURE before I take a loan out from the parents (if they'll let me).

I know I've posted this question before, sorry for the repeat.

 

What wheels do you have? They clear alot of the rota wheels. I have Velox VX8Rs, and we had to shave some the of the outside of the caliper to get them to clear. But it works now with a very little bit of clearance.

 

I have eagle alloy wheels, series 124, 16". I can't seem to find any pictures, as they've been discontinued for about 4 or 5 years. They look real similar to the old TSW Hocks.

 

BUMP

 

On my 17" rims, but as you can see there is most likely enough clearance for 16"... the closest part will be the caliper which i think should have about 1/2 inch clearance compared to the 1 inch clearance that i have on my 17"






Modified by jh4db536 at 2:00 AM 4/22/2004

 

Are your rims 17*7 or 17*7.5? I have 16*7, and we had to shave the caliper. But, I have a lip on my rims too.

 

How tough is it to shave the caliper if needed? What tools are needed?

 

a dremel or a grinder. or even a file.

 

why didn't you buy a spacer?..it might be easier...

 

I have the older version of the AEM big brake kit that uses the stock caliper...the silver ones, not black(same size i think)...anyway, they fit fine with rota circuit 8s and now with my slipstreams...both 16" hope that helps a bit...sorry, no pics as of now...

-Mike

 

Spacers made my wheels vibrate when I was going over 60, and I didn't like it.

 

They fit over my Rota Slips, and my old Black Racing Phantoms.
I'd post a pic, but I don't have the ability right now.

 

How do those black AEM big brake kits? Are they as good as the Regulare 2-piece brake kit? I need to upgrade my brakes and might get them or axxis ultimates and brembo blanks.