AOW162435

I'm in the final stages of getting the Dung Beetle back together after pulling & refinishing both bumpers and completing a laundry list of other, mission critical, items.

Tonight I bolted up the brand new MY02 wheels (8x18 ET50 & 10x18 ET65). I carefully checked the clearance of the rear wheels relative to the calipers and found that the wheels ever so slightly kiss the caliper edge (where it curves inwards to the hub). I completely refinished my calipers last year, coating them in red + clear. Is the clearance offered by the MY02 wheels so tight that a generous slathering of powdercoat would eliminate that gap?

I have a set of 5mm spacers that I'll install for now, but I'd certainly like some thoughts on this clearance question.


Andreas

Falcondrivr

I just looked at mine and I have about 1/4 inch of clearance in that area (closest to the hub.) I have 3 heavy coats of paint on my calipers.

Bill Verburg

That must be some awfully thick paint, 10ET65 MY02s clear the wider tt/RS rear brakes w/ ease

randytrish

I had the same thing happen to me when I purchased a used set of MY02. It turned out that one of my rear wheels was an aftermarket wheel. I overlooked it when I purchased the wheels with tires mounted. It had very similar markings to the OE. I don't see how this can be your problem since you bought new wheels. I found another OE rear and it has 1/4" clearance.
Randy

CarreraX

I had a set of the italian aftermarket MY02's on my old 993 (NB w/ TT Brakes) and clearance was not an issue.

MM993

I also had the same thing happen to me when I purchased a used set of OEM MY02. The driver's side rear wheel touched just a bit, passenger side was fine. I was putting 5mm spacers all the way around anyway, so it worked out perfectly.

BobbyT

I have the same wheels on my NB 1995, and a piece of cardboard 1.6mm thick is a snug fit between the caliper and rear wheel, but no threat of contact.

Mark in Baltimore

AOW,

Check out this thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...too-close.html

Apparently, Steve Weiner can make some super thin spacers for you. I'd probably go that route. Let me know if you want me to take those POS, aftermarket wheels off of your hands. I have a birthday coming up, ya know.

AOW162435

That is exactly what I noticed. I thought I was losing my mind at 2 in the morning (stayed up til 4:30 to finish things up)...

Odd.


Andreas

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

I'm surprised you have clearance issues, but I do make 3mm wheel spacers if that helps.

Paddy

Andreas, I also had the same problem and had to use a spacer. Everyone I spoke with said they should fit but I had the same prob.

Build date 10/94

Bill Verburg

Now I see why the smaller brakes might have an issue that the bigger brakes don't have, the caliper is closer to the wheel axis, and the the place where the spokes curve back to the hub.

Magdaddy

so the solution can be summed up it just two words then.....

BIG REDS!

firesm

Bizarre. I've never noticed how little space there is at that spot until this thread made me look. I have powder coated calipers and MY02's and although the clearance is tight (<1/4") it hasn't rubbed. You'll notice in the pictures that my caliper decals have held up nicely (thanks again).

ilko

Damn Steve, that IS close!

And there I was thinking my calipers are a little too close to the RHs' spokes...