KraxKill
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Hello and thank you to whomever can offer assistance. I've searched the depths of the internet but cant seem to find the answer to my dilemma.
I'm contemplating upgrading the brakes on my TDI, (I live in California, on a hill and the roads are windy so the brakes get used above average. This is my daily driver and I love it. I get a lot of use out of the car.
The kit i'd like to run is this one from Kerma TDI. http://www.kermatdi.com/front-brake-upgrade-kit-for-mk4-tdi-cars/
From doing research the consensus is that "most" 16in wheels will fit, however there are posts stating that some required grinding off a bit of the caliper to have the wheels (Depending on the wheel) clear the calipers.
I'd like to run Enkei RPF1's as they are the lightest bang for the buck 16in wheel I could find, but I"m not sure if they will clear the calipers paired with the 312mm kit.
I could always go up to a 17in wheel and be sure, but at that point I would be sacrificing efficiency due to additional weight and loosing mpg's.
I currently have stock 15s that weigh around 20lb, the Enkei's are 13.7lb so minus the weight of the larger disks and tire, I should be saving a bit here while also gaining a bit in terms of braking. If nothing else, my goal is not to loose millage with this combo.
If I go to a 17in wheel, they come in at 15.7lb (still light) but are also an inch wider (8) which will undoubtedly eat into my efficiency when compared to the 16 x 7 I intend to run.
Should they not clear, would running a 10mm spacer to pull the wheel out a bit solve this problem for me? If so, I may just order a just in case set of spacers to do so.
There was a time when I would just go for it, order the 16s and plan to grind the caliper should I need to, but my time and energy is now devoted to my family, so I intend to have a shop in the area do the work. I'm assuming that they are not going to want to grind away at the caliper on my behalf so am looking for some advice here.
Hoping to find somebody who's gone through a similar plan running the 16in x 7in - 35mm offset Enkeis and the 312mm brake kit.
Best to all and thank you.
I'm contemplating upgrading the brakes on my TDI, (I live in California, on a hill and the roads are windy so the brakes get used above average. This is my daily driver and I love it. I get a lot of use out of the car.
The kit i'd like to run is this one from Kerma TDI. http://www.kermatdi.com/front-brake-upgrade-kit-for-mk4-tdi-cars/
From doing research the consensus is that "most" 16in wheels will fit, however there are posts stating that some required grinding off a bit of the caliper to have the wheels (Depending on the wheel) clear the calipers.
I'd like to run Enkei RPF1's as they are the lightest bang for the buck 16in wheel I could find, but I"m not sure if they will clear the calipers paired with the 312mm kit.
I could always go up to a 17in wheel and be sure, but at that point I would be sacrificing efficiency due to additional weight and loosing mpg's.
I currently have stock 15s that weigh around 20lb, the Enkei's are 13.7lb so minus the weight of the larger disks and tire, I should be saving a bit here while also gaining a bit in terms of braking. If nothing else, my goal is not to loose millage with this combo.
If I go to a 17in wheel, they come in at 15.7lb (still light) but are also an inch wider (8) which will undoubtedly eat into my efficiency when compared to the 16 x 7 I intend to run.
Should they not clear, would running a 10mm spacer to pull the wheel out a bit solve this problem for me? If so, I may just order a just in case set of spacers to do so.
There was a time when I would just go for it, order the 16s and plan to grind the caliper should I need to, but my time and energy is now devoted to my family, so I intend to have a shop in the area do the work. I'm assuming that they are not going to want to grind away at the caliper on my behalf so am looking for some advice here.
Hoping to find somebody who's gone through a similar plan running the 16in x 7in - 35mm offset Enkeis and the 312mm brake kit.
Best to all and thank you.
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