BBK users...what do you do about a spare?
mark, the problem with bbk is more about diameter rather than the calipers though, since most 3gs already have bbk (except gs300 of course).
most bbk actually has less of a caliper profile compared to the stock brakes on gs350/430/450h/460, so clearing that is usually not a big problem. but the overall diameter is something else. the stock 18s (can forget about 17s) a lot of times are not "large" enough to clear the calipers from diameter point of view. for example, it doesn't clear the isf brakes.
on my 2gs, i had a infiniti g35 coupe 19" wheel as spare
most bbk actually has less of a caliper profile compared to the stock brakes on gs350/430/450h/460, so clearing that is usually not a big problem. but the overall diameter is something else. the stock 18s (can forget about 17s) a lot of times are not "large" enough to clear the calipers from diameter point of view. for example, it doesn't clear the isf brakes.
on my 2gs, i had a infiniti g35 coupe 19" wheel as spare
mark, the problem with bbk is more about diameter rather than the calipers though, since most 3gs already have bbk (except gs300 of course).
most bbk actually has less of a caliper profile compared to the stock brakes on gs350/430/450h/460, so clearing that is usually not a big problem. but the overall diameter is something else. the stock 18s (can forget about 17s) a lot of times are not "large" enough to clear the calipers from diameter point of view. for example, it doesn't clear the isf brakes.
on my 2gs, i had a infiniti g35 coupe 19" wheel as spare
most bbk actually has less of a caliper profile compared to the stock brakes on gs350/430/450h/460, so clearing that is usually not a big problem. but the overall diameter is something else. the stock 18s (can forget about 17s) a lot of times are not "large" enough to clear the calipers from diameter point of view. for example, it doesn't clear the isf brakes.
on my 2gs, i had a infiniti g35 coupe 19" wheel as spare
Since the spare has no "depth" and is narrow, I can fit it over my F-Sport brakes with the spacer.
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AND if your car is SLAMMED (and you're not on bags), some AAA contractors WON'T tow even on a Flat Bed !!!!!!
I once broke down halfway between Vegas and LA in and had a AAA flatbed come get me. No fun.
My spare with custom offset to allow clearance of Front & Rear BBK
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You're so predictable. I was going to comment at the bottom that I was showing off just for you. LOL
Thanks ! A rim from a 300zx clears the front, but the rear BBK was the problem. Good excuse to get a nice rim to SHOW OFF.
Thanks ! A rim from a 300zx clears the front, but the rear BBK was the problem. Good excuse to get a nice rim to SHOW OFF.
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