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Muddflap · 11-07-2013, 02:31 PM

As the title says will a 17" rim clear the factory Brembos? Is there certain brands that will and some that won't or will this just absolutely not work with factory Brembos? Thanks in advance for any info and suggestions.

blazzin1 · 11-07-2013, 02:48 PM

The only 17's that are known to clear the Brembos are Weld RT-S, Bogarts, and Custom CCW's. The Welds may require aftermarket lower control arms or modification to the stock LCA's for clearance, depending on ride height. Bogarts are pretty much strictly a drag strip wheel....too fragile for street-duty. And all could be considered expensive!!!

Muddflap · 11-07-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

The only 17's that are known to clear the Brembos are Weld RT-S, Bogarts, and Custom CCW's. The Welds may require aftermarket lower control arms or modification to the stock LCA's for clearance, depending on ride height. Bogarts are pretty much strictly a drag strip wheel....too fragile for street-duty. And all could be considered expensive!!!

Thanks for the input.
If I went with different calipers would it open more doors?

blazzin1 · 11-07-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddflap

Thanks for the input.
If I went with different calipers would it open more doors?

Yeah probably, depending on which calipers. I know if you put the V-6 calipers on the rear of an SS, then you can fit 16" CCW in the back. Other than that, I can't really give you any experienced advice.

SmokedSS · 11-07-2013, 04:04 PM

17" Welds clear my Brembo's but I did have to grind a small area on the LCA. Took about 1/2 hr including removing tires.

Muddflap · 11-07-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokedSS

17" Welds clear my Brembo's but I did have to grind a small area on the LCA. Took about 1/2 hr including removing tires.

Would you happen to know if the RaceStar rims would clear? They are a good looking rim and a lot cheaper than the Welds.

blazzin1 · 11-07-2013, 04:35 PM

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Would you happen to know if the RaceStar rims would clear? They are a good looking rim and a lot cheaper than the Welds.

Racestar makes an 18x10.5 that is designed for the 5th Gen, and it does clear the brembos. But I was told their 17's will not clear the in the rear, but their 17'" skinny will fit up front. So....you'd have to run 18's in the back and 17's up front.

Pro Stock John · 11-07-2013, 04:50 PM

The 17x9.5 ones might fit with a spacer and/or V6 brakes.

62nalide · 11-07-2013, 05:11 PM

I run both Racestars 17x4.5 fronts and 17x12 Welds out back

SmokedSS · 11-07-2013, 05:43 PM

The clearance issue on the 17" Race Stars is on the caliper face and not the OD. They lack about 1" clearance. Not even close. I had a set of wheel drawings to verify this. They offer the 18 or swap the brakes and run their 15 rear.

grocerygetter · 02-12-2014, 12:55 PM

no one heard of any issue with the 18x10.5 hitting the control arm on a lowered car, right? I saw some 18x11s hit on sux2bu's post about his forgestars.

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62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	I run both Racestars 17x4.5 fronts and 17x12 Welds out back __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

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grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	no one heard of any issue with the 18x10.5 hitting the control arm on a lowered car, right? I saw some 18x11s hit on sux2bu's post about his forgestars. __________________ -John S.

11-07-2013, 02:48 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	The only 17's that are known to clear the Brembos are Weld RT-S, Bogarts, and Custom CCW's. The Welds may require aftermarket lower control arms or modification to the stock LCA's for clearance, depending on ride height. Bogarts are pretty much strictly a drag strip wheel....too fragile for street-duty. And all could be considered expensive!!!

11-07-2013, 04:04 PM	#5
SmokedSS Guest Drives: 2011 2SS / RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Moving On Posts: 464 View My Garage	17" Welds clear my Brembo's but I did have to grind a small area on the LCA. Took about 1/2 hr including removing tires.

11-07-2013, 05:43 PM	#10
SmokedSS Guest Drives: 2011 2SS / RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Moving On Posts: 464 View My Garage	The clearance issue on the 17" Race Stars is on the caliper face and not the OD. They lack about 1" clearance. Not even close. I had a set of wheel drawings to verify this. They offer the 18 or swap the brakes and run their 15 rear.