Wheel Fitment Issues

[l_uk3y]

Hey guys.

Just bought a set of 15" wheels for the drags to go on my 96 Gts-T. And they are not clearing the brakes (completely locked up tight on the calipers . Put on a set of roughly 5mm spacers in a hope it would fix it. Now it is soo close it isnt funny. The wheel will turn but in the process it is rubbing on the brake calipers (stockos). I have 3 weeks before our next Drag meet and i really need something working by then.

I would rather not grind calipers or the inside of the wheels

Any thoughts on how i might aleiate the problem. Whether a larger spacer would not be putting too much risk on the wheel or so on. As i said. I can get the wheel to turn (by hand) whilst it rubs so there cant be a lot holding it back.

Any suggestions would be great. I cant afford to not be prepared for the next meet as ive invited several of the V8 mates along and i dont want the Skyline coming 2nd best.

Luke

Edited November 2, 2008 by l_uk3y

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

1) new wheels

2) grind the nissan writing off your calipers

3) bolt on 20mm spacers

[bloodsword27]

stocko wheels on stock brakes??

[blind_elk]

stocko wheels on stock brakes??

Stocko wheels are 16". No wonder 15s don't fit!

[abu]

why would you go smaller than standard

sell them and buy a set of standard wheels

[l_uk3y]

why would you go smaller than standard

sell them and buy a set of standard wheels

Have been told that they came off a skyline and have been fitted to a r32 and r33 in the past. And only have them for the Mt's.

[mr. kirisaki]

1) new wheels

2) grind the nissan writing off your calipers

3) bolt on 20mm spacers

Those are your only options mate. I suggest filing the 'Nissan' off the calipers first.

[l_uk3y]

Update to this. After taking a small amount of material off the calipers (nissan logo was fine. it was rubbing at the top of the caliper (as the red paint was rubbing off). Quick hit with the dremmel and they are fitting and currently sitting on the car. Ride quality is fine, as far as sensible driving around town they are fine. One hard launch has seen very minor chirp then business as normal. So all in all a good weekend out. Spacers + Grind = Fix

Luke