Too much brake for 17's?

[91hybrid]

I'm to the point power wise that the f1's can't keep up. So I have been looking at drag radials for the fronts to assist in the spinning issues I now have.

I want to run the smallest wheel I can to I can get the largest sidewall tire. I stole the 17" drag radials off my wife's turbo fox body to see if they would even clear the brakes. Here's what I found...

There is technically clearance...but holy **** that's tight!  Maybe 18's are the safer size.


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[SHOdded]

18s are a well established safe choice, but depending on the specific 17" wheel and willingness to shave the caliper, you could make it work.

 

[glock-coma]

I remember someone here running 17" with their winter wheel setup without a problem.
Edit. I think they were 2010-2012



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[SHOdded]

Probably not a PP though?

 

[91hybrid]

I don't think I'll shave the caliper. Some times it sucks having these big ass breaks...

I'm not real comfortable about these tight clearances. I think I'll try to find some 18's. Just sucks, because I'd rather run et streets instead if et street radials.

Has anyone had success with et street radials?


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[Spartn27]

We have a pretty universal bolt pattern, jump onto eBay and snag up police wheels.

EDIT: Found these, if anyone can confirm they fit it would be a good choice for all us SHO/MKS owners who need a cheap set of winter wheels.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-17X6-5-5-114-3-THE-WHEEL-SOURCE-BLACK-STEEL-WHEEL-39-BLACK-WHEEL-/141382891448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item20eb13b7b8&vxp=mtr

 

[SHOdded]

I don't think I'll shave the caliper. Some times it sucks having these big ass breaks...

The one guy I found on here running 17's is Motor, with a Limited.  He was able to move an obstructing brake hose (?) to get the 17's to fit nicely.  And then of course there is the Flex example (4DR).

 

[91hybrid]

We have a pretty universal bolt pattern, jump onto eBay and snag up police wheels.

EDIT: Found these, if anyone can confirm they fit it would be a good choice for all us SHO/MKS owners who need a cheap set of winter wheels.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-17X6-5-5-114-3-THE-WHEEL-SOURCE-BLACK-STEEL-WHEEL-39-BLACK-WHEEL-/141382891448?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Wheels&hash=item20eb13b7b8&vxp=mtr

That's a good idea. I'd have to find some 9.5" wide wheels so I can fit some tires with some width.

 

[91hybrid]

I don't think I'll shave the caliper. Some times it sucks having these big ass breaks...

The one guy I found on here running 17's is Motor, with a Limited.  He was able to move an obstructing brake hose (?) to get the 17's to fit nicely.  And then of course there is the Flex example (4DR).

I talked to 4dr, he said he had to clearance the tape weights.... I don't think I have room for tape weights.