n00b wheel question - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

GusGus91 · 2009-09-22, 01:31 PM

a buddy and I were thinking of trading wheels. mine for his bbs. well we tried before but my wheels wouldnt fit over his brembo's by just a little bit. Is there anything we can do that's not too expensive so that mine will clear his brakes? Would spacers take care of that?

Thanks.

Nick Koan · 2009-09-22, 01:43 PM

Yeah, spacers will help. Depending on how much space you need, don't go over 5mm. If you need more, you'll have to look at spacers with longer studs.

Sids downtown sells the small spacers. Summit (I think) sells the ones with longer studs. You are looking at $20 for 5mm spacers, or $100 for spacers with extra studs.

Dean · 2009-09-22, 01:52 PM

Wouldn't fit in which direction?

Spacers keep the spokes from hitting the face of the calipers that face out the side of your car. They can't do much for not fitting in diameter. Well, they can if the wheel is internally tapered, but usually to push them out far enough so they clear by a minimum of 2mm or so, requires too mush offset change.

Big spacers can cause big problems with handling, fender rub and tire wear.

GusGus91 · 2009-09-22, 04:59 PM

Yea, the spokes were BARELY resting on the caliper. So we just need a little bit more room.

cody · 2009-09-22, 06:54 PM

Remeber that adding a 5mm spacer is the same as taking your +48 offset rims down to a +43 offset and you've given up 5mm of lug stud threads. No biggie, but keep it in mind.

Dean · 2009-09-22, 08:50 PM

Summit has 3mm spacers.

5 is the absolute max you can do without longer studs.

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Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Yeah, spacers will help. Depending on how much space you need, don't go over 5mm. If you need more, you'll have to look at spacers with longer studs. Sids downtown sells the small spacers. Summit (I think) sells the ones with longer studs. You are looking at $20 for 5mm spacers, or $100 for spacers with extra studs. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-09-22, 01:52 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Wouldn't fit in which direction? Spacers keep the spokes from hitting the face of the calipers that face out the side of your car. They can't do much for not fitting in diameter. Well, they can if the wheel is internally tapered, but usually to push them out far enough so they clear by a minimum of 2mm or so, requires too mush offset change. Big spacers can cause big problems with handling, fender rub and tire wear. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-09-22, 04:59 PM	#4
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Yea, the spokes were BARELY resting on the caliper. So we just need a little bit more room. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2009-09-22, 06:54 PM	#5
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Remeber that adding a 5mm spacer is the same as taking your +48 offset rims down to a +43 offset and you've given up 5mm of lug stud threads. No biggie, but keep it in mind. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-09-22, 08:50 PM	#6
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Summit has 3mm spacers. 5 is the absolute max you can do without longer studs. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

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