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Old 15 January 2016, 02:22 PM
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Hi All,

Does anybody know if a 5x100 ET45 18" wheel would fit over brembos?

Thanks

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I would think so.SJ.
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Are the brembos much wider than standard or just taller? doesnt seem to be much spare room from the spoke to the caliper.
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Thicker all-round as long as they are not touching the alloy you will be fine.SJ.
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My wife's Brembo calipers on her car.



et45 wheels as well but 17x7.5.SJ.
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Originally Posted by stonejedi
My wife's Brembo calipers on her car.



et45 wheels as well but 17x7.5.SJ.






Mine are 8j wheels but as u can see quite close to standard caliper
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It will be closer but they should still fit.SJ.
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great stuff thanks mate
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Originally Posted by Neeko1988
great stuff thanks mate
let me know how you get on.SJ.
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ET has no real bearing on caliper clearance its simply the internal spoke design you have to worry about........

bearing in mind std STi wheels are ET53
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Ok, Thanks for the reply. guess ill have to to find out the hard way and just try them.
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Make and spec of wheels would help, as alyn says, spec of spokes and design is paramount.
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Originally Posted by bustaMOVEs
Make and spec of wheels would help, as alyn says, spec of spokes and design is paramount.
Wolfrace jdm

8j x 18"

Et45
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