Brake clearance question

mdxj · 06-09-2012, 04:06 AM

Does a wheels offset come into play for brake clearance or is it based more off the spoke design and width? I know 18x10.5 et30 Enkie NT03M's will clear the AP 6 pots and the base 18x8 et43 will as long as the wheel weights are moved, but does that also mean the 18x9.5 et27 will? I know I could always buy one wheel, test fit it and see but I would rather not have to do that. SSR type F's are my next choice.

kenchan · 06-09-2012, 06:59 PM

it's both wheel offset and the shape of the spokes. if you get wheels like my weds, then even a ET38will have plenty of clearance on the back of the spokes as the spokes protrude concave past the rim lip.

on the other hand, a pos varrosoten (sp) te37 look a like with +22 does not clear the front sport calipers.

06-09-2012, 04:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
mdxj Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 290 Drives: 09 Nismo, 98 Jeep XJ Rep Power: 14	Brake clearance question Does a wheels offset come into play for brake clearance or is it based more off the spoke design and width? I know 18x10.5 et30 Enkie NT03M's will clear the AP 6 pots and the base 18x8 et43 will as long as the wheel weights are moved, but does that also mean the 18x9.5 et27 will? I know I could always buy one wheel, test fit it and see but I would rather not have to do that. SSR type F's are my next choice. __________________ '09 370 base - RIP '09 370 Nismo - New track car

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06-09-2012, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	it's both wheel offset and the shape of the spokes. if you get wheels like my weds, then even a ET38will have plenty of clearance on the back of the spokes as the spokes protrude concave past the rim lip. on the other hand, a pos varrosoten (sp) te37 look a like with +22 does not clear the front sport calipers.