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Old 09-01-09, 07:37 PM
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Default Spacer size to clear BBK on OEM 16" wheels?

so I've recently been getting extreme wheel vibrations when under hard breaking and was thinking of upgrading my break system. I dont want to invest in a new set of rims right now so i was wondering what size spacer I would need to clear the bbk? specs for supra TT or LS would be great.
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Maybe warped rotors are causing the vibrations. I'm not sure a spacer would even help in clearing bbk under 16s.

If anything, you can try this to get an estimate: http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wheel_fitment.shtml
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15mm should work for the stock 5 spoke 16's to clear the LS caliper. I'm not sure if 16's would clear the Supra TT.
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16's wont clear the supra TT bbk with spacers
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17 inch rim minimum for both ls and supra brakes.
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Originally Posted by One HoT
17 inch rim minimum for both ls and supra brakes.
What he said! I am doing the same set up on my gs.
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Im doing the LS setup as well...Is there really a significant difference between the two setups? Also what do you guys do for the rears?
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Originally Posted by One HoT
17 inch rim minimum for both ls and supra brakes.
16's with a 15mm spacer will work with the LS brakes.



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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
16's with a 15mm spacer will work with the LS brakes.
hummm I have the 7 spoke 16's, do you think they are the same for clearance?
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Originally Posted by SC30096
hummm I have the 7 spoke 16's, do you think they are the same for clearance?
I have no idea if the 7 spokes have the same clearance.
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does anyone have LS400 BBK on 7 spokes??
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Default A lot of pedal play on the new rear Supra TT BBK

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hmm..i have a ls400 set up in my garage...maybe i should do this
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interesting. I wonder if the supra brakes have the same clearance. I have the supra donut and it is a 17 inch donut.

edited. 16in will probably not work for the supra brake since the rotor diameter is slightly larger.
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Originally Posted by One HoT
interesting. I wonder if the supra brakes have the same clearance. I have the supra donut and it is a 17 inch donut.

edited. 16in will probably not work for the supra brake since the rotor diameter is slightly larger.
I don't think 16's can clear the supra brakes. Generally spare tires are the minimum size to clear the brakes, so it comes with a 17" spare for a reason.
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