Brembo brake kit

[jamesatfish]

In case anyone is interested in what I actually tried (ie wheels that I test fitted to the front - all 17"s):

VW OEM Siata (these were originally fitted to the car when I bought it but came off when the Brembos went on)
VW OEM Exor - my dealer lent me these when the Siata's didn't fit
OZ Ultraleggerra
Speedy Cross-5
Speedy Fusion
Speedy Lite-5
Speedy Lite-7
Speedy Lite-Fin
(a set Timbo kindly lent me - can't remember the name)

There were a few others also but can't remember off the top of my head - if anyone is really interested I can check my records at work. I believe I have tried most of the 17" 5x100 wheels available through my local wheel shop that aren't chrome/bling specials.

Some of the wheels - including the Exor - would have fitted with spacers, but as a track car I wasn't willing to go down that path. The problem is not the clearance around the brake, but the face of the caliper hitting the back of the spokes due to the incorrect offset of most 17" wheels. The TT wheels fit because of the large hub which helps the spokes clear the caliper.

I've now bought a 2nd set of TT wheels which will become my track set.

If anyone finds a set of 17"s that do clear the APR Brembo kit please let me know as I'll be out buying a couple of sets of those wheels the very next day. The TT wheels are nice but quite heavy and I'd prefer a thinner spoke.

[VW GTI]

In case anyone is interested in what I actually tried (ie wheels that I test fitted to the front - all 17"s):

VW OEM Siata (these were originally fitted to the car when I bought it but came off when the Brembos went on)
VW OEM Exor - my dealer lent me these when the Siata's didn't fit
OZ Ultraleggerra
Speedy Cross-5
Speedy Fusion
Speedy Lite-5
Speedy Lite-7
Speedy Lite-Fin
(a set Timbo kindly lent me - can't remember the name)

There were a few others also but can't remember off the top of my head - if anyone is really interested I can check my records at work. I believe I have tried most of the 17" 5x100 wheels available through my local wheel shop that aren't chrome/bling specials.

Some of the wheels - including the Exor - would have fitted with spacers, but as a track car I wasn't willing to go down that path. The problem is not the clearance around the brake, but the face of the caliper hitting the back of the spokes due to the incorrect offset of most 17" wheels. The TT wheels fit because of the large hub which helps the spokes clear the caliper.

I've now bought a 2nd set of TT wheels which will become my track set.

If anyone finds a set of 17"s that do clear the APR Brembo kit please let me know as I'll be out buying a couple of sets of those wheels the very next day. The TT wheels are nice but quite heavy and I'd prefer a thinner spoke.

Great information...

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=16891

Try there for good wheels, obviously Guy would be best to confirm anything.

[jamesatfish]

I should have added to VeeDubya and tosspot (or anyone else) - I don't know where either of you are located, but if you are anywhere near Canberra and want to test fit your wheels over the Brembos on my car before you make a purchase you're most welcome.

[Matt P]

love your wheels <3

[Timbo]

Nothing against the Brembos, but -- as I pointed out in my original post in this thread -- there are other big brake options which do not cause as many wheel fitment headaches, or cost as much.

[Guy_H]

To make it all MUCH easier - send us an email & we will send you the Brembo template.

Scale it to size & cut it out - take it with you on your wheel shopping trip (or email it to the wheel suppliers) - take out the guesswork - make sure the wheels fit BEFORE you buy them!

[Bubu]

To make it all MUCH easier - send us an email & we will send you the Brembo template.

Scale it to size & cut it out - take it with you on your wheel shopping trip (or email it to the wheel suppliers) - take out the guesswork - make sure the wheels fit BEFORE you buy them!

Guy, could you please also check to see if the Team Racing Dynamics wheels fit over the Brembo brakes. I believe you are still waiting for delivery of these wheels but I am very keen to find out.

[Guy_H]

Guy, could you please also check to see if the Team Racing Dynamics wheels fit over the Brembo brakes. I believe you are still waiting for delivery of these wheels but I am very keen to find out.

Yes they do, already checked that out!

the Racing Dynamics wheels have heaps of clearance for most set ups. Good spoke design!

[VW GTI]

Yes they do, already checked that out!

the Racing Dynamics wheels have heaps of clearance for most set ups. Good spoke design!

Don't tempt me Guy!