Rims scrapping Brakes!

**1kmodem** · 13-08-2007 10:10 AM

I got a set of 15" rims for my gf's jazz, I put them on and drove about 30cm to hear a scratching noise, to find out that the rims were scrapping the brakes... left a huge scratch on the rims (inside area) . So what can i do?? since spacers are illegal? or are spacers my best friend?

**hinezz** · 13-08-2007 10:15 AM

those rims are the wrong offset
yes having spacers is illegal

**1kmodem** · 13-08-2007 10:38 AM

wrong offset? meaning??

**hinezz** · 13-08-2007 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by 1kmodem

wrong offset? meaning??

http://www.1010tires.com/tech.asp?type=wheels#offset

that shud help u understand what offset means.

**STTICH** · 13-08-2007 12:26 PM

pretty common issue for a Jazz.

offset is one thing and its important. the wheel design is another issue.

for example i've fitted 2 different rims wth the same specs. 15" +38, one fit and the other scrape.

nothing much u can do if u've already purchased the rims. u can either sell it off and buy another or spacer it (not highly recommended but its an option).

**Zdster** · 13-08-2007 12:37 PM

Wrong offset - change your rims.

Re: offset - http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41413

**Limbo** · 13-08-2007 03:26 PM

Could always grind 1-2mm from the top of the caliper. I had to do this when i upgraded to some larger discs & calipers. I'm assuming it is nominal amounts as you've got the wheels on.