Interior/Exterior 15 inch wheels on R53 JCW (with spacers)?
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15 inch wheels on R53 JCW (with spacers)?
Hi guys,
I've read 15 inch wheels wouldn't fit an R53 JCW or stock R56, because of the front brake calipers being too big.
I was wondering if someone knew where the actual point is where they touch?
I'm thinking of mounting some small spacers to create a gap between rim and caliper and perhaps making this install possible..
My current wheels are 9,5kg and the ones i'm after are 5,5kg, so that would be a massive loss in weight!
Otto
I've read 15 inch wheels wouldn't fit an R53 JCW or stock R56, because of the front brake calipers being too big.
I was wondering if someone knew where the actual point is where they touch?
I'm thinking of mounting some small spacers to create a gap between rim and caliper and perhaps making this install possible..
My current wheels are 9,5kg and the ones i'm after are 5,5kg, so that would be a massive loss in weight!
Otto
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You could test it before buying the wheels by finding out the actual inside diameter of the back side of the wheel which will go over the caliber and then taking a measurement from center of hub to furthermost point on the caliber.. If that works then you'd need to check for depth/offset of the wheel center/spokes hitting the face of the caliber which a spacer would help with this.. Maybe someone with 15'' wheels will chime in to let you know..
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See this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cw-brakes.html (10 year old thread, links broken but search for those wheels individually)
Last edited by rkw; 06-28-2016 at 04:48 PM.
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