Wondering Nomad Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I've searched but have been unable to find an absolute answer. Does anyone know if the 16x8 Type R rims will clear the T3 big brake kits? Are spacers needed? I contacted Techno Toy Tuning and a Watanabe importer and they think (but are not sure) a 15MM spacer might work. Is anyone running the full T3 coilover and big brake combo front and rear with 16" Watanabes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Also need to know. I know the wider r-types clear them with only a 5mm spacer so I would hope it should be the same on the 8". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD_240Z Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Did you guys ever get a straight answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismospek Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I am currently going through this, you will not clear with 16 inch watanabes if you use the TTT big brake kit. You need at least 10mm spacers in the front. You might have to shave the back end of the spokes if you don't want to run spacers. I am doing extended lugs and spacers. I had to run spacers in the back to clear the parking brake mod also. My rim specs are 16x9 -9 in front and 16x9 - 13 in rear iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD_240Z Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 On 6/17/2018 at 3:02 PM, Nismospek said: I am currently going through this, you will not clear with 16 inch watanabes if you use the TTT big brake kit. You need at least 10mm spacers in the front. You might have to shave the back end of the spokes if you don't want to run spacers. I am doing extended lugs and spacers. I had to run spacers in the back to clear the parking brake mod also. My rim specs are 16x9 -9 in front and 16x9 - 13 in rear iirc. I went 16x9.0 -13, 16x9.5 -19 and do not want to use spacers. I don't think I have many options. Did you consider azc or other kits? I'm hoping apex engineering will make a compatible kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismospek Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 They all pretty much use the same sized calipers. You are going to run into the same issues unless you shave the spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD_240Z Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Ah man, sounds like spacers may be my only option at this point. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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