Alcon Brake Fit Question

[02Roush2]

Star driver and I tried one of my front wheels (BBS 18 x 8.5) on his car to see if this wheel would work with the Alcons I purchased from Roushrocks. So damn close but not quite the perfect fit. A little tight. We thought about the possibility of using a spacer but wonder if it might make the wheel stick out a little too far from the fender.

All that to ask if anyone has had any experience using spacers for brake fitment. I would sure like to have these put on if they can be used otherwise I guess I look for a plan B!

Anyone?

[Roushinator]

They wont work with your car but will look good on mine. I will send you the shipping info.

[02Roush2]

Thanks Ryan, you're a lot of damn help!

[Blkstg2x]

Well...I'm not sure about using a spacer, I think that might look really stupid...In that case, I would be more than happy to take the Alcons off your hands.

[jwhite]

you can use a wheel spacer on the front, no problem.
just make sure you buy a reputable brand and make sure the wheel spacer is hub centric.
i think the general consensus is that you can go up to 3/8" without having to swap wheel studs, BUT, for your added peace of mind, you might want to replace the wheel studs with longer studs.

i'm not sure how wide of a spacer you would need or even want for the front, but with the Alcons + Roush wheels, the clearance between the wheel spokes and the caliper is only like 5mm.

if your BBS wheels are close (like you said), then perhaps a 5-10mm spacer would work
5mm = .19 inches
10mm = .39inches

moving a wheel out .19 inches is probably not going to be noticeable

I have 1" hubcentric wheel spacers on the back of my stage3. the brand is H&R. the 1" spacers come with their own wheel studs. I have done numerous burn outs, 4 all day road course events and put approximately 15k miles on them with no problems whatsoever.

DRS series
http://www.hrsprings.com/products/trak/

[02Roush2]

Originally Posted by jwhite

you can use a wheel spacer on the front, no problem.
just make sure you buy a reputable brand and make sure the wheel spacer is hub centric.
i think the general consensus is that you can go up to 3/8" without having to swap wheel studs, BUT, for your added peace of mind, you might want to replace the wheel studs with longer studs.

i'm not sure how wide of a spacer you would need or even want for the front, but with the Alcons + Roush wheels, the clearance between the wheel spokes and the caliper is only like 5mm.

if your BBS wheels are close (like you said), then perhaps a 5-10mm spacer would work
5mm = .19 inches
10mm = .39inches

moving a wheel out .19 inches is probably not going to be noticeable

I have 1" hubcentric wheel spacers on the back of my stage3. the brand is H&R. the 1" spacers come with their own wheel studs. I have done numerous burn outs, 4 all day road course events and put approximately 15k miles on them with no problems whatsoever.

DRS series
http://www.hrsprings.com/products/trak/

Thanks! That gives me something else to consider in my decision. Thanks again for the info!