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-   -   Superturisimo's to fit over 4pots? (https://www.scoobynet.com/wheels-tyres-and-brakes-13/31930-superturisimos-to-fit-over-4pots.html)

phill .m. 07 April 2001 11:55 PM

I read somewhere that 17" Prodrive super t's can be machined to fit over 4 pots.

Is this right? If so How much needs taking off and is it safe.

Cheers Phill.

JohnS 08 April 2001 09:02 AM

I think you would have to machine off metal from the back of the spokes, weakening them in the process. It would be a much simpler operation just to fit some suitably sized spacers to give them sufficient clearance at the front.

DAZ 4 08 April 2001 11:10 AM

I've also been told that a spacer is OK to fit. Is this right ??

SteveB 08 April 2001 08:21 PM


I had this very same problem when I had the Alcon brake upgrade from my 2 pots with super tourismos. In the end I decided that for the the sake of another set of wheels it wasn't worth;
a, weakening the wheels - what effect??
b, fitting spacers - Handling??

Steve.

Sigmund 09 April 2001 07:57 AM

I've heard that you can make the Ap 4-pot fit too, but it takes a lot of modification to the wheel or caliper.
I don't think it's a good idea either way. Buy another brand of wheels, that will have room for the big brakes. Wheels that have roome for the AP 4-pots are: Raceline RL7 and RL5, Compomotive, and TSW. Probably others too but those are the ones I know about.

phill .m. 10 April 2001 10:18 PM

Thanks for the replies!
I'll try to sell them instead,seems the
best option.

Cheers Phill.

slapshot 11 April 2001 04:56 PM

Oddly enough, I was wondering the same thing about SuperT's and 4 pots... though I read that spacers will shorten the life of your wheel bearings.

Must be hard to part with them though.


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