Thread: big brake kit
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Old 10-21-2005, 01:16 AM   #7 (permalink)
pawalu
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Originally Posted by Mr.DJ
Dave,

I've had them on my car with the staggered Goodyear 'Eagle F1 Supercar' tire set-up (245's up front with the 255's on the rear) for several months now. As a Goodyear retiree, I was fortunate enough to be allowed to observe the entire installation process at my 'Five Star' Chrysler dealer. The 14mm diameter OEM studs are of adequate length and there were absolutely no fitment issues to be concerned of whatsoever. You'll just have to purchase the 'SRT' wheel-specific 14mm lug nuts...besides the wheel center caps of course. Most of us have had absolutely no problem running these wheels without spacers, as the wheels are a 'direct fit' application; however, as you well know, it appears that some manufacturing tolerances differ slightly from car to car, thus requiring pawalu to run 1/4" spacers up front to avoid a slight rubbing issue.
Sorry Dave I took so long to get back with you. To answer your questions. First I don't know the thickness of the spacer because by answering your second question, the spacer was given to me from a friend. To try and answer your first question I would say Mr. DJ is right, about a quarter inch. To answer your third question, I left the original studs in, I get about six full turns with the srt8 lug nuts before reaching the rim. I torque um down to 110 pounds and always check to make sure everything is ok about twice a weak. So far so good, just waiting to find out from you, or anyone else if a big brake system will work. Aloha
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