Show me your 17" wheels that clear Brembo's
13 January 2013, 08:39 PM
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Show me your 17" wheels that clear Brembo's
Hi all, I'm Just thinking ahead here for my RA and after I fit my Brembo brakes I will be looking to fit some 17's as the OEM one's will no longer fit.... There's a load of 17" alloys out there to choose from but not all clear the brakes and I'm unsure these days what will and what will not.
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13 January 2013, 08:43 PM
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How about a set of standard Sti rims mate
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13 January 2013, 08:46 PM
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Has to be V7/8 wheels (as above) IMO
13 January 2013, 08:46 PM
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I believe that most 17's are big enough in diameter but it is the depth that causes the problems, you need 7.5" or 8" wide to clear them. Could always drops Maggs a line and I'm sure he'll do you deal on some rota's that'll fit
13 January 2013, 08:51 PM
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I believe that most 17's are big enough in diameter but it is the depth that causes the problems, you need 7.5" or 8" wide to clear them. Could always drops Maggs a line and I'm sure he'll do you deal on some rota's that'll fit
As Jon says contact mags or neil@slowboy may still have 17's in the xxr527 which look pretty cool aswell
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13 January 2013, 08:56 PM
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XXR's FTW, 8.25" by 17 will look tidy and will need minimal arch work
13 January 2013, 09:02 PM
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Remember folks its a version 2 classic so I wouldn't think wide wheels will be an option.
13 January 2013, 09:05 PM
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Remember folks its a version 2 classic so I wouldn't think wide wheels will be an option.
That's why I said arch-work - should be able to fit with a roll
13 January 2013, 09:05 PM
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Remember folks its a version 2 classic so I wouldn't think wide wheels will be an option.
Thanks Paul, I think it's. 7.5" width for mine here.
Thanks all I'm interested just to see what everyone is running, I do have a couple of ideas in the back of my mind but as yet nothing decided.
13 January 2013, 09:44 PM
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Rota Grid 17" 7.5J ET48.
Apparently these will clear Brembo's although I've not fit any yet. Also no arch work needed with these, even with 50mm lowering springs fitted.
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I've got 8X17 oz super legera's et35 over brembos on my v2 wrx, they clear without any issues
13 January 2013, 10:45 PM
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7.5 j and et48 should clear any lower offset will not clear
13 January 2013, 10:48 PM
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Something rally Si?
Speedlines?
Compomotives?
Gotta be light too
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Revolution millenniums?
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I know a nice set for sale too
13 January 2013, 10:59 PM
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I know a nice set for sale too
....and i've already offered him a set of 5x114 hubs so he can fit 'em
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13 January 2013, 11:01 PM
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I've got 8X17 oz super legera's et35 over brembos on my v2 wrx, they clear without any issues
They're et45 for reference m8
13 January 2013, 11:05 PM
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Rota gra 17/7.5 et48 and are a lot lighter than sti 7/8 wheels
13 January 2013, 11:12 PM
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7.5 j and et48 should clear any lower offset will not clear
don't you mean higher offset?
The lower the offset, the greater the clearance is for the brakes
.....and not all 7.5j et48 wheels will clear STi Brembo's, although some with et53 do
Confusing aint it
13 January 2013, 11:24 PM
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I think he was meaning the arches with the lower offset.
13 January 2013, 11:46 PM
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I think he was meaning the arches with the lower offset.
Nah, arches is a different matter altogether..... dependent on size of tyre fitted
14 January 2013, 07:09 AM
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The offset doesnt mean diddley, its all about the shape of the back of the spokes! Offset helps though obviously as moving the mating flange in moves the spokes out.
For an option that doesnt envolve arch work and sticks with a 7" and 215 45 tyre, innovit redlines fit. Its close, but fits!
14 January 2013, 07:42 AM
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7.5x17 ET48 Rota GRA
14 January 2013, 10:23 AM
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don't you mean higher offset?
The lower the offset, the greater the clearance is for the brakes
.....and not all 7.5j et48 wheels will clear STi Brembo's, although some with et53 do
Confusing aint it
Yeah sorry higher, but your probably right there too, suppose it depends on style/make of rim.
14 January 2013, 05:19 PM
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Something rally Si?
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I'm thinking Rally but we shall see... Keeping an open mind
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I know a nice set for sale too
Tell me about it
Steve has suggested hub but it restricts me in the future really so I will stick with 100pcd.
14 January 2013, 05:20 PM
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Rota gra 17/7.5 et48 and are a lot lighter than sti 7/8 wheels
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7.5x17 ET48 Rota GRA
I ran these on my old classic in an 18" great wheel always liked them and yes I could do a 17" but I fancy a change this time around.
14 January 2013, 05:22 PM
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XXR's FTW, 8.25" by 17 will look tidy and will need minimal arch work
My arches are mint on the car and I'm staying OEM on them Jon it may be different if I has issues.
14 January 2013, 05:32 PM
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I'm thinking Rally but we shall see... Keeping an open mind
Tell me about it
Steve has suggested hub but it restricts me in the future really so I will stick with 100pcd.
Come on Si, there's plenty of nice 17's available in 5x114 and your hubs will be coming off for refurb anyway so you know it makes sense
13 January 2013, 08:39 PM
Show me your 17" wheels that clear Brembo's
don't you mean higher offset?
Steve has suggested hub but it restricts me in the future really so I will stick with 100pcd.
