Big break question.
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Ive seen a ~2mm Gap when cold between the calliper and wheel spoke
SSR Gt3's. It was smaller when hot, just enough to slip a dollar through. But then again ive seen setups with more gap with series signs of interference ( tri sport egineering, with mazda protoge's (sp?) alcon calipers and SSR comp wheels).
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1.5mm was too little for me.
Bearings will allow for that much deflection and cause interference with the wheel. I know for a fact that 1.5mm didn't cut it.
I wouldn't go any lower than 5mm myself.
Mike O.
I wouldn't go any lower than 5mm myself.
Mike O.
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Yup, I've actually had no problems with either set of ATS wheels I have on the Coupe fitting over the 993's. The 16" wheel is a dime's width away from the caliper radially, whereas the the 17" wheel is extremely close axially. No marks on the caliper body from the wheels...
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I've got about 2mm between my calipers and wheels
never had a problem with deflection, here's a pic:
<a href="http://www.vandussen.com/audi/08040010.JPG">Side Shot</a>
<a href="http://www.vandussen.com/audi/08040011.JPG">Close Up</a>
Wheels are 17x8 BBS RK's, calipers are Porsche 996 on OEM S4 Rotors. No wheel spacers.
<a href="http://www.vandussen.com/audi/08040010.JPG">Side Shot</a>
<a href="http://www.vandussen.com/audi/08040011.JPG">Close Up</a>
Wheels are 17x8 BBS RK's, calipers are Porsche 996 on OEM S4 Rotors. No wheel spacers.
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Re: 5mm? 2.5mm is plenty of room! ;O)
Hey Mike O., I see in one of your pictures there is a plastic cap on your jack head. Where did you get that cap? I am worried about using a roll away jack on my car, that cap looks like the solution.
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