owali

I have a 1999 GS400 and I just got some new rims, 20x8.5 +34 mm offset all around. I put the first wheel on and the back of the rim is rubbing part of my caliper. I have pictures attached showing where it is rubbing on the caliper. It looks like it is not a seriously vital part of the caliper, and I am wondering if I can just shave that part down a little to make it not rub my rim. Or I was thinking a wheel spacer. If anyone can give me some advice on this matter I would really appreciate it. Thanks

owali

Here is another pic

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Personally, I'd get new wheels. The offset is on the border of aggressive and it is rubbing on the OEM calipers. Not good. Even getting spacers, it will make the wheel move out even more.

Can you determine how much more is needed to clear? This may help to determine if shaving the caliper is even warranted.

owali

I would say it needs to shave down around 1mm or 1.5mm at most. What do you think about the part of the caliper it is rubbing on?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

you need at least not touching plus 2mm space to be safe imho, that's quite a bit shaving.

personally i would just forget these wheels and get something else

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Sorry. I don't have any personal experience with saving down a caliper. Taking 2-3mm off, there is just no way to tell how it will affect the caliper's integrity. I avoid this situation if at all possible.

Are these new rims? If so, can you exchange them? I would be hesitant to put on rims that does not even clear the OEM calipers.

I hope you can get this resolved without any shaving.

owali

thanks guys, I will try and exchange them.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

If you can exchange them and they give you some offset numbers, post back your options before making the final decision.

owali

I am going to see about an exchange as soon as possible. I was thinking about the 20"x8.5 ALBA BATTLE. I could not find the offset for these. Do you all think these would work without any problems?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

seriously without offsets i dont' think anyone here can help you

iris

I read somewhere online that it was +42mm offset

AME_VIP

iTrader: (2)

try some slip on 3mm or 5mm spacers, its probably your cheapest option as this point

Lettuce

iTrader: (1)

what kind of wheels are these? a 20x8.5 with a 34 offset, I would think would clear the OEM brakes???