Ideal Size for Diamond Racing Steelies

[E30SW1RV3]

what would be the offset and spacing for the rear if i got 16x10's

[CW325]

Well since these wheels aren't hub-centric it will put a lot of stress on the extended lugs or studs (whichever you're using)

[Cletonius]

there's no downside to running a spacer?

[CW325]

I believe 12mm is the minimum size spacer you can run without doing any grinding.

[Cletonius]

I never said i was going to completely grind the caliper bracket off.

You didn't but it was suggested. I was curious where the grinding was happening.

[ramielm]

you're most likely still going to have to grind a little bit even with 10mm

CW325 ok thanks and yes i will be using 5mm spacers or can i just run a 10mm spacers without grinding the caliper bracket down?

[e30_frisco89]

Maybe I'm missing something but how can this be ground completely off and you still have brakes?

I never said i was going to completely grind the caliper bracket off.

[e30_frisco89]

CW325 ok thanks and yes i will be using 5mm spacers or can i just run a 10mm spacers without grinding the caliper bracket down?

[Cletonius]

Crazy stuff, I don't think I could bring myself to cut that off. I would consider grinding it down. Can't you just use larger spacers? Toss some flares on and go nuts.

[CW325]

The caliper is attatched to the back with 2 bolts. The part that needs to be ground off is the "[" shaped reinforcement on the front.

Heres a pic. The red part I boxed is what is cut off

[Cletonius]

how much do you have to grind the front caliper brackets so it can clear?

Maybe I'm missing something but how can this be ground completely off and you still have brakes?

[CW325]

how much do you have to grind the front caliper brackets so it can clear?

If you want to run no spacer than they need to be cut off, If your running a 5mm spacer you'll only have to grind maybe like 5mm off the brackets.

[e30_frisco89]

how much do you have to grind the front caliper brackets so it can clear?

[ramielm]

well just an update for those interested - I went with 16x8 +12 all around - 5 mm spacer up front - and had to grind my front caliper brackets. They sit pretty flush, and the fronts poke out a TINY bit, hardly noticeable.

[CW325]

You wont be able to get away with just grinding down your caliper bracket, you will need to completely cut it off if you want to run no spacers.