Subject	The problem isn't the offset, it's the barrel design of the
Posted by	vorpalZ on February 27, 2018 at 11:16 AM
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In Reply To	RPF1 17x9.5" vs 18x9.5" fitment, hicas and brake clearance? posted by nissubaru on February 27, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Message	wheel. It has a step down in the inside of the barrel that will not clear a BBK caliper such as a Stoptech 335 regardless of offset or spacers. We've tried on Mixman's track Z and it physically won't clear the caliper. Not sure on the 18" wheel, but 17" will not fit. I'm running 17X9 on all corners for track wheels and they barely clear my Wilwood SL6R caliper, which is a fairly compact unit. Pic shows the inner 'step' that narrows the inner diameter of the wheel:
Follow Ups	RPF1 17x9.5" vs 18x9.5" fitment, hicas and brake clearance? - nissubaru 10:42:10 02/27/18 The problem isn't the offset, it's the barrel design of the - vorpalZ 11:16:11 02/27/18 Second this. I have the Evo 8 Brakes and... - Nate (NoVA) 17:57:40 02/27/18 Bummer. Was really hoping to go square but I guess - nissubaru 20:49:52 02/27/18 17x9.5" will fit with stock brakes and 5mm spacer up front - ZXRider 11:24:57 02/27/18 Fits the back with no spacer needed. Look at my profile - ZXRider 11:26:17 02/27/18 Any reason you went with 255/40/17s instead of a bigger tire - nissubaru 13:05:03 02/27/18 The 255s were on the wheels - ZXRider 15:51:22 02/27/18 I have 275's on my 9" wheels (n/m) - vorpalZ 16:01:07 02/27/18 Did you have to roll the fenders? - ZXRider 20:55:39 02/27/18 didn't roll fenders, can't remember offset, will check (n/m) - vorpalZ 10:33:09 02/28/18 If you want the 17" fronts to clear a 13" BBK you need to - Bernie (NoVA) 12:10:53 02/27/18 Re: If you want the 17" fronts to clear a 13" BBK you need to - chohanta 14:06:19 02/27/18 Not that he needs it, but confirmed. We tested on mine. (n/m) - Nate (NoVA) 17:58:35 02/27/18 FYI changing wheel studs is a 5 minute job once the wheel is - LJZTT 15:47:32 02/27/18 My RPF1 setup - ArubaDave 13:51:28 02/28/18 ArubaDave - ZXRider 15:23:04 02/28/18 Hi Ben, I still have them in stock. (n/m) - ArubaDave 07:03:50 03/01/18
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