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Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

Well I got my Speedy Envy wheels and they dont fit over the Wilwood brake kit I have up front. The rear wheels fit fine. So right now I have two options...

I need about a .25" spacer for the wheels to clear the Wilwood caliper. I would also need longer lug studs. The wheels are already a 38mm offset, and the spacer will push them out even farther. For the spacers and ARP studs im looking at another $60-70.

My second option is to just put my stock brakes back on, and sell the Wilwoods on ebay.

What would you guys do???
Old May 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Re: Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

If the wheels are going to stick out past the fender with the spacer then i would put the stockers back on. If they dont stick out then keep the wilwood setup.
Old May 23, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Re: Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

Originally Posted by gt_biker13
If the wheels are going to stick out past the fender with the spacer then i would put the stockers back on. If they dont stick out then keep the wilwood setup.

I agree....It also depends on if you want to put another $74 into it.
Old May 23, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

I think im just going to put the stock brake setup back on for now. I may end up going with the C5 setup. There should still be plenty of room with the C5 brakes. Its just that the overhang on the Wilwood calilpers is ridiculous.

I tried the 56mm offset C6 wheels before and they didnt fit, but I thought I would be ok with a 38mm offset. But I guess not...
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Re: Wilwood Calipers + Aftermarket Wheels = Teh Suck!!!

I may end up going with the C5 setup.
That's what I'd do. C5 brakes are also quieter.
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