Type R Boy

Which do we use for the GTCs? is that why some ppl are having fitment probs with their Volks?

teh215

iTrader: (8)

pad?

staggered_IS

If you have Brembos, go high pad/disk.

high pad/disk - maximun back spacing to accomodate big brakes
normal - application for most cars w/o aftermarket/big brakes
low - minimum clearance/stock calipers only. usually for the rear, to give maximum lip.

Type R Boy

So is mid and low type acceptable for the rear even with Brembos? I am pretty sure mid type Face2s are ok for the rear.

2003z

iTrader: (7)

Hope this helps:

Pad height and backspacing, or offset are 2 different things, but you probably want at least mid for the rear. If you could get the measurements it would help.

-Offset deals with the mounting point in relation to the wheel width.

-Pad height deals with the mounting point in relation to the back of the 'spokes'

For example (I'm gonna use inches instead of mm, cause its easier) Also, lets call high pad 1.5", mid 1" and low .5" just for illustration purposes.

Take an 8" rim with a +1" offset, it would have 5" from the mounting point (pad) to the inner wheel and 3" to the outer wheel.


If you had a high pad on this wheel, the spokes would be 1.5" closer to the outer edge, i.e. a 1.5" lip.

If you had a low pad, it would only be .5" closer, or a 2.5" lip.

So basically, for two wheels of the same offset and width, pad height will determine lip size. The lower the pad, the bigger the lip.


This is what happens when your pad is too small due to a large lip (I solved the problem with 2mm spacers, it was real close):

2003z

iTrader: (7)

I've got a 4" lip on those wheels, and as you can see, a VERY small pad height.

ihatethatbobbarker

lets just say i plan on getting something equivalent to stoptechs in size, is +22 enough? anybody know?