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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Ugh. Just drove two hours to pick up some wheels. 18x8.75 and 18x9.75 +20 on each. Rear clear fine but fronts do not clear. How can I fix this? I'm under the impression I need spacers extended wheel stud's and extended lug nuts. Also was told that running spacers on the front will make it more out then the rear and look bad.. Any suggestions ?
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Old Aug 15, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Sell them and buy proper fitting wheels?
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 02:10 AM
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Please post offset and how big of a spacer you would need to clear the Brembo's.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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They are +20 offset. And I think a 10mm would clear or 5mm even
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Try 5mm. As they're just slip on spacers and don't require extended studs/lug nuts. Anything larger than 5mm will, though.

Or you can get bolt on spacers.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Ship me your Brembos and I will ship you my dual piston OEM calipers. Problem solved and no need to risk messing around with spacers or lugs / studs.
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 03:17 AM
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Keep in mind different manufacturers can have different inner barrel and spoke angle dimensions. What brand of wheel are they and what is the part that is not clearing?
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by suprasam
what is the part that is not clearing?
Most important question!

Is the caliper hitting the barrel or the spoke?
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As others have stated, without knowing how close the wheel is to the caliper we can't suggest a solution

Some wheels just won't work with Brembo's unless you run a massive spacer so this should have been something you researched prior to buying the wheels.

From your specs I am guessing they are some sort of XXR's?
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Old Aug 18, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
As others have stated, without knowing how close the wheel is to the caliper we can't suggest a solution

Some wheels just won't work with Brembo's unless you run a massive spacer so this should have been something you researched prior to buying the wheels.

From your specs I am guessing they are some sort of XXR's?
but that makes too much sense
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Originally Posted by SQuaLZ
Most important question!

Is the caliper hitting the barrel or the spoke?
spoke i think?
Originally Posted by Waiz
As others have stated, without knowing how close the wheel is to the caliper we can't suggest a solution

Some wheels just won't work with Brembo's unless you run a massive spacer so this should have been something you researched prior to buying the wheels.

From your specs I am guessing they are some sort of XXR's?

yea xxr 527. i got 5mm spacers they barely clear might want to get 10mm...
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 07:06 AM
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An 8mm will not need extended studs. 10/12 will

Those stick out 20mm more in the front and 32mm in the rear. FWIW
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Originally Posted by faiz23
Ship me your Brembos and I will ship you my dual piston OEM calipers. Problem solved and no need to risk messing around with spacers or lugs / studs.
I will 2nd this offer and add $20 and a BK gift card with $3.12 remaining
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Originally Posted by koyv90
Ugh. Just drove two hours to pick up some wheels. 18x8.75 and 18x9.75 +20 on each. Rear clear fine but fronts do not clear. How can I fix this? I'm under the impression I need spacers extended wheel stud's and extended lug nuts. Also was told that running spacers on the front will make it more out then the rear and look bad.. Any suggestions ?
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I will 2nd this offer and add $20 and a BK gift card with $3.12 remaining
My final offer is OEM dual piston in exchange for your brembos that don't fit along with $21 dollar cash and $5 at in and out....take it or leave it....i know I am bumping this thread that is over a yr old
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Originally Posted by faiz23
My final offer is OEM dual piston in exchange for your brembos that don't fit along with $21 dollar cash and $5 at in and out....take it or leave it....i know I am bumping this thread that is over a yr old
OK, ok, ok, OEM calipers AND rotors, $21.01 paypal as a GIFT, 2 sugarfree redbulls and i'll shave an eyebrow off
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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I'm still trying to figure out why you drove anywhere other than down the street for XXR's.
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Old Oct 5, 2015 | 11:48 AM
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once 5mm clear with lugs tighten you don't need to go with a wider spacer as its not going to flex, travel or change distance due to bumpy roads or any other conditions i can imagine by your reasoning.
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