Drag Wheels Hitting Caliper

[c2ypt1c]

Hey guys, need some advise on this. Basically, my drag wheels (aero 15x10 w/5in backspace) are hitting the brake calipers:

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I don't think grinding down the caliper will solve the problem so I need some more ideas on what options I have. I thought of threading some nuts on to bring the mounting surface out beyond the caliper, but this seems like a sloppy workaround. Will I have to get a different set of wheels?

 

[snowborder714]

Based on where you're pointing and your mention of threading nuts on, it looks like the wheel offset is not correct. Sounds like you need a wheel spacer to push the wheel out a bit from the hub. If so, you can test how much spacer you need by stacking up some washers on the studs, then test fitting the wheel.

 

[RamenPride]

Yup, offset is wrong. Get new wheels or use spacers.

 

[c2ypt1c]

Well if that metal bridge piece on the caliper wasn't there, the wheel would mount up perfectly. It's not hitting anything in the back, like the knuckle or anything, just this part on the caliper. It's almost like the angle, from the center of the wheel's mounting surface to the spokes, is not enough to clear the caliper. Do you think increasing the backspace would provide more of an angle?

Alright, yeah I think I'll give the spacers a try. Thanks for the help.

 

[snowborder714]

It wouldn't change the angle, but it'd just give more space for clearance.

That bridge piece is the caliper bracket, by the way.

 

[c2ypt1c]

That bridge piece is the caliper bracket, by the way.

Ah there we go. I couldn't think of the name for it

Cool, thanks guys. Found some nice spacers on summit that should do the trick.

 

[snowborder714]

Make sure you get as small of a spacer as you can. And depending on how big the spacer is and how much thread engagement you get after them, extended lug studs might be in your future.