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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 01:17 PM
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Avid av-12 15" wheel on "s" brakes?

I am wanting to do a set of these in the black and gold.... However they only make that color combo in 15"x8". It states bolt pattern is 4x100 in that size and i am wanting to do the 25mm offset....can i run these on my 2010 s? Or what would be the minimum inside diameter i would need to clear rotor and caliper?

 

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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 06:08 AM
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Being that they are a knockoff brand may actually help you.

If the spacing is exactly like a 949 Racing 6UL, it will clear your front brakes.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Spade
Being that they are a knockoff brand may actually help you.

If the spacing is exactly like a 949 Racing 6UL, it will clear your front brakes.
Ok, what "spec" am i looking for? An inner diameter?
 
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Correct
 
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by azbawood
Ok, what "spec" am i looking for? An inner diameter?
Will you have stock suspension or will you lower? If stock then you will have clearance for 15x8" but you may have to use a wheel spacer if the inner rim edge gets too close to inner suspension parts (in the rear).

Tire size will also be something to consider as wider than OEM tire width on a wide rim will give you less clearance especially if you don't have wheel arch flares, wide body kit and tires that are OEM tire diameter (24.3"). Again if you have stock suspension ride height then you should be OK.

When considering if aftermarket wheels will fit over (large) front brake calipers then look at:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/....jsp?techid=95

The green caliper needs to clear the inner wheel spokes as well as the inner wheel rim edges. Every wheel has a different spoke thickness and clearance is not always easily predictable. You may need a thin wheel spacer to help give a minimum of 3mm space between the caliper and the wheel for air flow which helps with cooling.
 
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