Space btn caliper & rim ?

benoitch · 10-28-2005, 04:33 PM

Does anyone know or have an idea on the minimum acceptable space between the calipers and the rim ? Mostly for the front of course.

I am asking because I tried my old wheels, the one I had on my E46, and they do fit. They are 17" and the offset is correct at +42. However, I am left with approx. 2-3 mm of space between the inside rim and the calipers. I guess it should be fine, but thought I'd ask anyway just to make sure. If it works, I'm gonna save like 2 k $ (the tires are almost new).

E90Fleet, maybe you have an idea on that ?

benoitch · 10-29-2005, 08:25 AM

Anyone ?

underDAWG · 10-29-2005, 08:35 AM

I would say it should be OK as long as there is no grinding. Take a test drive to see if any grinding sign. Another alternative to is grind the caliper just a little to clear the rim. I did this often to accomendate a bigger brake caliper in other vehicle. HTH.

uD

Mark · 10-29-2005, 09:52 AM

Are you saying the E46 wheels don't fit because of the 2-4mm of space beween the caliper and wheel ?

To be honest, it always scares me to see the caliper that close to the wheel, but I have seen plenty of cars wth very very very little space (2-4mm) between the caliper and wheels, so I think you can do it, it just scares me for some reason (no science behind that fear, since the caliper isn't going to move, and if it does you have a bigger problem on your hands then the wheel to caliper distance).

benoitch · 10-29-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

Are you saying the E46 wheels don't fit because of the 2-4mm of space beween the caliper and wheel ?

To be honest, it always scares me to see the caliper that close to the wheel, but I have seen plenty of cars wth very very very little space (2-4mm) between the caliper and wheels, so I think you can do it, it just scares me for some reason (no science behind that fear, since the caliper isn't going to move, and if it does you have a bigger problem on your hands then the wheel to caliper distance).

Exactly my point. I was asking I guess based on the same fear or doubt as you. But hey, it should not move. How could it move ? Like you're saying, I'd have a much bigger and scarier problem

I guess I was looking for some reassurance and ... some blessing

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benoitch Captain 19 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Great white North of Montreal iTrader: (0)	Space btn caliper & rim ? Does anyone know or have an idea on the minimum acceptable space between the calipers and the rim ? Mostly for the front of course. I am asking because I tried my old wheels, the one I had on my E46, and they do fit. They are 17" and the offset is correct at +42. However, I am left with approx. 2-3 mm of space between the inside rim and the calipers. I guess it should be fine, but thought I'd ask anyway just to make sure. If it works, I'm gonna save like 2 k $ (the tires are almost new). E90Fleet, maybe you have an idea on that ? __________________ E90 SG,SP, Manual,PP,Terra http://www.benoitchampagne.com
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underDAWG Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 278 Posts Drives: E30 on Stands Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: First State iTrader: (0)	I would say it should be OK as long as there is no grinding. Take a test drive to see if any grinding sign. Another alternative to is grind the caliper just a little to clear the rim. I did this often to accomendate a bigger brake caliper in other vehicle. HTH. uD
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Mark Administrator 7019 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.36]	Are you saying the E46 wheels don't fit because of the 2-4mm of space beween the caliper and wheel ? To be honest, it always scares me to see the caliper that close to the wheel, but I have seen plenty of cars wth very very very little space (2-4mm) between the caliper and wheels, so I think you can do it, it just scares me for some reason (no science behind that fear, since the caliper isn't going to move, and if it does you have a bigger problem on your hands then the wheel to caliper distance). __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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