Are front calipers on '06-'08 GS350 as big as on GS430?
01-07-08, 01:47 PM
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Are front calipers on '06-'08 GS350 as big as on GS430?
Are front calipers on '06-'08 GS350 as big as on GS430?
I got a set of 17" Miglia's that I just love but they won't quite fit over the big-assed front calipers (aka BBK's) on my '06 GS430, even with 15 mm spacers.
I'm gonna try to sell them but want to know if they might fit the 350's.
Below is a pic, obviously the wheels aren't actually mounted.
Thanks,
Whit
I got a set of 17" Miglia's that I just love but they won't quite fit over the big-assed front calipers (aka BBK's) on my '06 GS430, even with 15 mm spacers.
I'm gonna try to sell them but want to know if they might fit the 350's.
Below is a pic, obviously the wheels aren't actually mounted.
Thanks,
Whit
Last edited by WhitBaby; 01-07-08 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Pic didn't come through...was too big.
01-07-08, 01:56 PM
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17s" sounds tiny. lol, my gs350 has 18s from the factory. i believe the 350 calipers are the same as the 430/460s.
My GS430 originally came with 18's too, but previous owner had them changed to 17's to soften the ride and reduce chances of dings in potholes.
maybe its my laptop, i dont see a pic.
My GS430 originally came with 18's too, but previous owner had them changed to 17's to soften the ride and reduce chances of dings in potholes.
maybe its my laptop, i dont see a pic.
I'll try again here.
Whit
01-07-08, 08:12 PM
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What are the offsets?
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01-08-08, 10:03 AM
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The wheels are 17 x 8". The backset is 6", so the offset is about +50 mm.
The clearance problem is between the outside of the calipers and inside of the wheels. These wheels have a very slight taper on the inside which causes the problem when the wheel is just about to seat on the flange.
The 15 mm spacer helps but not enough to clear and I don't want to use bigger spacers than that or shave the calipers. Suppose I could put the wheels on a lathe...NOT ;->
Whit
The clearance problem is between the outside of the calipers and inside of the wheels. These wheels have a very slight taper on the inside which causes the problem when the wheel is just about to seat on the flange.
The 15 mm spacer helps but not enough to clear and I don't want to use bigger spacers than that or shave the calipers. Suppose I could put the wheels on a lathe...NOT ;->
Whit
01-08-08, 10:21 AM
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The wheels are 17 x 8". The backset is 6", so the offset is about +50 mm.
The clearance problem is between the outside of the calipers and inside of the wheels. These wheels have a very slight taper on the inside which causes the problem when the wheel is just about to seat on the flange.
The 15 mm spacer helps but not enough to clear and I don't want to use bigger spacers than that or shave the calipers. Suppose I could put the wheels on a lathe...NOT ;->
Whit
The clearance problem is between the outside of the calipers and inside of the wheels. These wheels have a very slight taper on the inside which causes the problem when the wheel is just about to seat on the flange.
The 15 mm spacer helps but not enough to clear and I don't want to use bigger spacers than that or shave the calipers. Suppose I could put the wheels on a lathe...NOT ;->
Whit
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