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AG1LE · 01-13-2016, 11:03 PM

Anyone running a big brake setup or ZL1/CTSV caliper setup with 18" wheels for road course racing (and daily driving)?

backeddy · 01-14-2016, 12:01 AM

I tried, but they rubbed without spacers, so I went to 19, then back to the 20's.....Although the f1 g2's are not slicks and I HATED them until I REALLY figured them out.... I love the even, always the same break away. I have not used another tire that can be controlled by the throttle, as well as these can.

X25 · 01-14-2016, 12:25 AM

If the only issue is rubbing, then perhaps all you need is the right offsets. What wheels did you try 18" with? Do you still remember the specs of the wheels?

Woodsman44 · 01-14-2016, 11:02 AM

I have 18x11 forgestar cf5v square and was told they will clear the CTSV brakes as I plan on doing the upgrade in the near future. A buddy has the same wheels on his mustang with a 6 piston big brake kit and they fit. Forgestar said I had to get that model as it has the most room for big brakes. FYI, 18's look a little small in the wheel well. Mine are just for the track and I wouldn't want them for DD.

cvp33 · 01-14-2016, 09:25 PM

Apex ARC-8's here, 18x9.5" ET35. Also had Miro type 112's 18x9.5" ET32. Both cleared with a spacer so the barrel size is not an issue.

01-13-2016, 11:03 PM	#1
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	"18 wheels + big break or ZL1/CTSV setup? Anyone running a big brake setup or ZL1/CTSV caliper setup with 18" wheels for road course racing (and daily driving)?

01-14-2016, 12:25 AM	#3
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	If the only issue is rubbing, then perhaps all you need is the right offsets. What wheels did you try 18" with? Do you still remember the specs of the wheels? __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

01-14-2016, 11:02 AM	#4
Woodsman44 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 105	I have 18x11 forgestar cf5v square and was told they will clear the CTSV brakes as I plan on doing the upgrade in the near future. A buddy has the same wheels on his mustang with a 6 piston big brake kit and they fit. Forgestar said I had to get that model as it has the most room for big brakes. FYI, 18's look a little small in the wheel well. Mine are just for the track and I wouldn't want them for DD. Last edited by Woodsman44; 01-14-2016 at 11:34 AM.

01-14-2016, 12:01 AM	#2
backeddy Banned Drives: 2011 Boxster Spyder (best car ever) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,529	I tried, but they rubbed without spacers, so I went to 19, then back to the 20's.....Although the f1 g2's are not slicks and I HATED them until I REALLY figured them out.... I love the even, always the same break away. I have not used another tire that can be controlled by the throttle, as well as these can.

01-14-2016, 09:25 PM	#5
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	Apex ARC-8's here, 18x9.5" ET35. Also had Miro type 112's 18x9.5" ET32. Both cleared with a spacer so the barrel size is not an issue.