Will 14" wheels fit over the front discs?

[Trackslag172]

As per title, I am looking to get the smallest wheels I can on mine to improve acceleration (at the cost of top end) in preparation for my next Brands Hatch Indy track day.

I have 15" Superleggeras, but would like to get some 14", but want to know if they fit first.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Djw John]

No they don't, fit over the rears but obviously not recommended

 

[Trackslag172]

Balls, Cheers for the quick reply. I guess 15"s will have to do then.

 

[Djw John]

Could always go to 195/45/15 but it will make f**k all difference in reality and cost more.

 

[Trackslag172]

when my tyres need changing I will get 45's as Im also trying to lower the car more as well But i'm hitting clearance problems as my new suspension has increased the caster which means the wheel is hitting the arch further forward. I think I will just end up grinding out the bit of the arch that the wheel is hitting. I will work out the pros and cons later, Ive had some wine and if I decide now I will end up cutting out everything to save weight

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Djw John]

Is it a ph2 then? That rubbing issue takes minutes to sort

 

[bloke]

might be able to use a 185/45.

 

[Trackslag172]

Is it a ph2 then? That rubbing issue takes minutes to sort

Do tell, the only way I can think of is to grind out the arch some more!
Pic of where the wheels are rubbing on the arch

 

[Trackslag172]

better pic

 

[MarkX]

Hammer! Doesn't take much to beat it back a few mm

 

[tom172cup]

I'm running r5gtt front brakes so I can run 13s

 

[Trackslag172]

I cant seem to get the pic to rotate but you get the idea.

A hammer won't do it, ive tried. Need to cut it out!

 

[Trackslag172]

I'm running r5gtt front brakes so I can run 13s

Does that not make the braking worse as they are smaller?

 

[Djw John]

Not so important on drag cars. Only braking once!
For track use 15s are ideal, there's a reason they used them in the Clio cup back in the day

 

[Trackslag172]

Not so important on drag cars. Only braking once!
For track use 15s are ideal, there's a reason they used them in the Clio cup back in the day

I'll stick with my 15"s then and grind out more of the arch

Cheers