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Old 09-19-05, 07:17 AM
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Default Is it safe to upgrade to 18" wheels without upping brakes as well?

I'm curious if the bigger wheels will make the brakes less effective...would I need to up it as well?
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I never had a problem but it would be on my list of priorities along with better suspension to handle the extra weight.
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with bigger wheels, you might as well get a bbk, LS400 or SupraTT to be the cheapest out of the bunch to fill up the space behind the wheel.

it would look pretty funny with tiny rotors/calipers behind your nice wheels...
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To answer your question: NO.
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tons of people have bigger wheels (even 20s) with stock brakes. you are fine, just that brake fading might be a problem more easily
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Originally Posted by ifilrx
I'm curious if the bigger wheels will make the brakes less effective...would I need to up it as well?
I had gone from stock 16 to 18" on my GS and had no problems. I noticed it takes a little bit more effort to stop but that's the price for going with bigger wheels, I think most people would not notice it. One thing I did notice is it will take a bit more rpms to accelerate from a stop.
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