brakes

The issue is the offset not the height of the rim. Thats why you had issues.

Usually larger brakes are not needed until you get in the 20" range. However its all on what you want your car to do. If you plan to auto cross, and stop on a dime, larger brakes are "better". However for a daily driver the stock brakes will work perfectly, up to about 19". Larger than that you will notice you will go through brake pads failry quick and add about 10 feet to your stopping distance. 17" rims do not carry much more rotational weight, so larger brakes are not needed.

Rule of thumb is 20" rims, an upgrade of the brakes is a necessity.

Thanks Will. But then why would the 18" premium GT rims rub my V6 calipers?

DarkNightV6 wrote:Thanks Will. But then why would the 18" premium GT rims rub my V6 calipers?

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Because the offset of your rims are different that a gt rim. The offset is the measurement between the wheel hub surface to the centerlnie of the wheel. Hence the meaning "Offset". The GT wheels have less offset, pulling the spokes in closer to the caliper. The GT caliper design is more compact on the outside of the caliper. The V6 design has more material hanging on the outside of the caliper.

Hope this pic helps describe what I am talknig about.

Ahhh ok. Stupid me. Lol. Thanks Will.