Smallest rims for big brakes?

[cjridert1]

Looking to see what size rims (steels for drag tires) you can run with a big brake setup. Also, what for sizes are you FWD guys running for radials/slicks?

Thanks

 

[importracr317]

Only speaking from my experience with a Bear Claw BBK - smallest is 17x7.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Really depends on the kit you get, but normally 17" is the smallest for a full package. Some rotor only using original calipers with offset brackets can go 16" and still do a fine job down the 1320, just not quite as good as a full kit on the twisties where you do repetitive braking.

 

[cjridert1]

So the FWD drag guys dont run big brakes - anyone have experience with radials/slicks on a 17" rim?

 

[FORMONTOYA]

I wouldn't say FWD guys do not run big brakes, I was giving you feedback as to what your options might be. The biggest factor is not so much the rotor size (to a point), but what type of caliper you run...

A floating caliper only has pistons on one side (inner), thus a thinner caliper from the center-out and it "floats" on the caliper pins. A fixed rotor has pistons on both sides and need a way for the "source" to get to the outside pistons which makes the caliper thicker from the center-out.

 

[cjridert1]

I wouldn't say FWD guys do not run big brakes, I was giving you feedback as to what your options might be. The biggest factor is not so much the rotor size (to a point), but what type of caliper you run...

A floating caliper only has pistons on one side (inner), thus a thinner caliper from the center-out and it "floats" on the caliper pins. A fixed rotor has pistons on both sides and need a way for the "source" to get to the outside pistons which makes the caliper thicker from the center-out.

The caliper is a pretty big guy (brembo 2 piston) - Im not looking to change the brake setup, just run something to get decent traction that fits. Thanks for the info man!