mrgilly Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hey guys, I've got an R34 & have recently swapped the wheels from stock to some IB Racing 18"s - not sure what the style is called. As I have bugger all clearance (less than 1mm at the front, rear is fine), I'd like to know what's available to me to avoid scratching my rims (they don't rub but it's too close for comfort). Also, my studs really can't fit a spacer (I'm currently running around 1cm thick, but this is a temporary solution) so if I don't get a bolt-on adaptor then they will need replacement. I'm keen to change the brake calipers if there is something available which is narrower than stock, or if it's more cost effective I'll be looking for some bolt-on adaptors. I'm located in Brisbane, so if you could provide any local contacts I'd be most appreciative. Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinTheHapyPig Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 get rims in correct offset, or some form or spacer how do the edges of the wheels sit in relation to the guards? you can get 20-50mm bolt-on spacers from www.garage-13.com Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2038449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMarshall_Law Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 1mm is not enough, get spacers or different mags. I don't think you'll find thinner calipers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2038819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 you can just get longer studs, and some more spacers. or even better the bolt on spacers like you suggested. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2038876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks for the link, I've had a browse around & emailed them for prices. The wheels clear the guards by about an inch at the moment. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2038895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 I've got a good idea of what I need, I'm just after the most cost-effective way to do it. I have adequate spacers if I get longer studs, but at the moment I'm finding studs difficult to get in QLD. If anyone has any contacts, by all means share! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2038955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 None of you guys have Brisbane-based contacts? I appreciate the advice so far but if any of you have contact details it would be a great help Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2040903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Junky Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 1mm is enough I think. Have a look at a Porche with big brakes. They have sweet FA gap between the Caliper and wheel. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2041932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl33ek Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I had the exact same problem when fitting my wheels The tyre shop put 5mm spacers on the fronts and mine literally clears the brakes by 1 or 2mms Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2042080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR33 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 anyone who has R34 GTT rims on their 33 can testify that you wouldn't even get a piece of paper between the caliper and the rim... doesn't cause any problems though... as long as it isn't hitting... you can always grind a mm or two off the caliper? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2042791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous_daveo Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 None of you guys have Brisbane-based contacts? I appreciate the advice so far but if any of you have contact details it would be a great help Dude, I just asked my mechanic to do it, and he got them put them in, gave me a torque wrench for the weekend to just keep and eye on them, and shes apples. But having said that I have like 15mm spacers on, and still only have 2mm clearance if that. A gap is a gap They are however still illegal, get the bolt on ones. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2043220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 get rims in correct offset, or some form or spacer Not having a go at you dude (cause I used to think the same way), but offset has little to do with brake clearance. Offset is more to do with suspension clearance. What is important when choosing wheels to fit over a large caliper is to look at where the spokes are in relation to the hub mounting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2043606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 (edited) Hi all, Thanks for the input, but the real issue is that my wheel studs aren't long enough (barely half the nut is on the stud). Is there any other options apart from a bolt-on spacer or longer studs + spacers? I am happy with the size of my current spacers, so even if there is an alternative nut design (I've seen em on tractors, not sure about cars though - they have a sleeve, as I'll try to demonstrate. Please excuse the crappy drawings & attempt at 3D). 1. Normal Wheel nut ------------------------ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------ 2. Design with a sleeve (to go inside the rim & give me some more contact area on the thread) ------------------------ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | \ | / \ | / \ | / \ | / | | | | | | | | | | | | --------------- Does anyone know of anything like this available? Edited March 24, 2006 by mrgilly Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2045669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgilly Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 bah, I know they look shit... but surely you guys get the idea...? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2045676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
foznice Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I've seen a couple of skylines now where about 1 or 2mm have been grinded off the top.. dosn't look too crash hot, but you can still paint over it.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2046189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATGTS-R Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Just get the calipers machined down a bit and it will be a lot better than spacers. After there machined get them powdercoated/painted whatever and it doesnt look bad at all. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2048142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Need something like this? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/20-LONG-1-2-CHROME-...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/110631-new-wheels-clear-brake-calipers-by/#findComment-2048160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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