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Steven Nanevski
Goo Roo
New South Wales
D Day has almost arrived....
Posts: 1804
Reg: 07-2005
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Hey,
Well I got myself a set of celsior 4 pots for the front obviously. Just wondering if any members have pictures of their cars with celsior 4 pots over aftermarket rims??
I currently have 20's on my car (offsets +41), so I am presuming they will fit with little problems, but I am planning on downgrading to 18 x 9 at the front with a +41 offset on them as well but am wondering if the 4 pots are going to fit with these rims on, anyone got an idea?? |
Matt Petersen
TryHard
NA
V8
Posts: 140
Reg: 01-2008
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It's not just the offset that determines if a wheel will clear the calipers.
I have Supra TT brakes and my first set of 18's - SC430 Pies, wouldn't clear and they were an offset of 40ish.
The rims need to be high disk to clear.
Matt. |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2572
Reg: 07-2005
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Hey Steve, clearance is also dependant on rim design, not just the offset. Your best bet would probably be to find someone with these brakes and test fit your new or existing rims on one side. |
Steven Nanevski
Goo Roo
New South Wales
D Day has almost arrived....
Posts: 1806
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah looks like that's whats going to happen Vinh. I think I'm gonna downgrade from 20's to 18's but go a lot wider (18 x 9 front 18 x 10 rear) and I miss my old dished rims badly.
Love the dish.... |
Paul Drane
DieHard
QLD
V8 Limited
Posts: 598
Reg: 07-2005
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Rainer Fritzsche
TryHard
NSW
vvti manual
Posts: 158
Reg: 10-2005
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I'm going through the same process now Steven and have found there's more knowledge here on the forum than at your local wheel shop. The shops I visited either didn't have a clue or didn't care to help. I'm going to make a template (probably out a sheet of plastic or similar) of my front disc with the caliper fitted to take to some wheels shops and try behind some wheels. |
Paul Drane
DieHard
QLD
V8 Limited
Posts: 599
Reg: 07-2005
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You will need to have approx 70mm clearance from the face of the disc to the inside of the spoke.
Just dont get wheels with to low an offset, mine have a +41 offset. |
Steven Nanevski
Goo Roo
New South Wales
D Day has almost arrived....
Posts: 1808
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah I'm sure offsets played a part in with installing these, but I guess I will soon find out. |
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 fsg UZZ31, '94 black/black UZZ31
Posts: 1213
Reg: 07-2005
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I have 18x8s (50ish offset) and they required a 20mm spacer to clear the calipers... |
Phil Gibson
Goo Roo
WA
'91 fsg UZZ31, '94 black/black UZZ31
Posts: 1214
Reg: 07-2005
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James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
92 TT , and 93 TT Manual
Posts: 984
Reg: 07-2005
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Maurice Diggler
Goo Roo
Victoria
TR44 HF
Posts: 1994
Reg: 06-2006
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I tested fitted these last night (On James' car  ) and they fit, WOOOOOOOO!
So anyone with my rims, go right ahead. |
Matt Petersen
TryHard
NA
V8
Posts: 153
Reg: 01-2008
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Those look like Work CR Kai rims. Nice choice.
You can check with the wheel manufacturer directly usually rather than go via the distributor's as often they don't know.
I have the XD9's in a 30 offset in the front and they clear the Supra brakes with no issues.
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James Johnson
Goo Roo
Victoria
92 TT , and 93 TT Manual
Posts: 1028
Reg: 07-2005
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cheers matt gotta love work wheels!
just put a set of volk racing le37k's on tonight so another pic!
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Bobby Green
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 152
Reg: 09-2005
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Needed a 12mm hub centric spacer to fit with a low 40's offset. |
Steven Nanevski
Goo Roo
New South Wales
D Day has almost arrived....
Posts: 1816
Reg: 07-2005
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Damn, I don't know what to do??
I'm looking at a set of Rays Arthur Exchange rims, 18 x 9 fronts and 18 x 10 rear.....
Do I bite the bullet and take my chance??
Where can you buy spacers from as well?? |
Bobby Green
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 153
Reg: 09-2005
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Most wheels should clear with spacers. Just make sure you get hub centric ones and longer wheel studs so its safe. |
David Samuel
Tinkerer
nsw
v8
Posts: 28
Reg: 07-2008
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finally mine are on..about 3mm clearance..best keep checking the wheel bearings !!!
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Ben Lipman
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT manual
Posts: 959
Reg: 04-2006
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Steven Nanevski wrote on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 09:52 pm:Where can you buy spacers from as well??
Repco/Autobarn/just about any tyre shop on the planet. They may try to discourage you though, on account of the legality of their use on road cars. |
David Samuel
Tinkerer
nsw
v8
Posts: 31
Reg: 07-2008
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hey guys how did you find the pedal after the upgrade.....eg travel pressure feel ? |
Matt Petersen
TryHard
NA
V8
Posts: 311
Reg: 01-2008
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No change after I did my Supra 4 pot upgrade.
Matt. |
Mark Donovan
TryHard
Auckland
Soarer V8 Limited
Posts: 334
Reg: 07-2005
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how much should I be paying for spacers and longer wheel studs? I usually avoid spending money at Repco as a matter of principle, but will if I have to. |
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