How close is to close? Caliper to wheel

[giantofgreen]

Hey guys need opinions. My brake package recommended 17in rims but I'm on a tight budget and they just barely clear 16im rims I already have. Would you run them? As you can see there is just barely enough room for a screw driver to fit

[giantofgreen]

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[JonnyC10]

Is the rotor rubbing the wheel? That looks a lot tighter fit than the caliper.

[giantofgreen]

no the rotor has plenty of room. nothing touches its just close real close

[Captainfab]

I don't see a problem with that clearance. Your wheel shouldn't be moving around for it to be an issue. If it does, you have other problems.

[jonzcustomshop]

just make sure they don't use the stick on wheel weights for balancing in that spot, I had a Camaro with close clearance like that, and it scrubbed off the weights!

[giantofgreen]

This is good to hear guys thanks! That being said im stil worried about femder clearamce they are 16x8 with 0 offset so 4.5 backspace. Think I'll be good? It'll be 3-4 months before I can put the cab and body on to check

[jayoldschool]

I think you'll be fine. Next time you are walking through a parking lot, have a look at caliper to wheel clearance on modern cars, especially FWD. Millimeters.

[chevy_mike]

Yep, a 1/4" is typically recommended clearance but I have seen less. I would not go less than 3/8" for wheel deflection clearance.

[giantofgreen]

If I grind down the highest spot on the caliper I'll probably be about 1/4 clearance