Caliper Clearance Questions

Volasko · 01-20-2011, 12:34 PM

I just put on some some 17" M6 reps with 225/45/R17 snows on my 2006 E90 330i with sports package. The tires fit but I worry about the clearance. To be completely honest I would be surprised if there was more than 2mm (a bit longer than 1/16") of clearance between the rim and the caliper. They spin clean but could this pose a problem later? Im worried that I will hit a hard bump which would cause the rim to flex and rub against my caliper. What do you guys think am I worrying for nothing? Is there a minimum recomended clearance I should be using to handle most common situations?

Volasko · 01-21-2011, 08:14 AM

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01-20-2011, 12:34 PM	#1
Volasko Colonel 705 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	Caliper Clearance Questions I just put on some some 17" M6 reps with 225/45/R17 snows on my 2006 E90 330i with sports package. The tires fit but I worry about the clearance. To be completely honest I would be surprised if there was more than 2mm (a bit longer than 1/16") of clearance between the rim and the caliper. They spin clean but could this pose a problem later? Im worried that I will hit a hard bump which would cause the rim to flex and rub against my caliper. What do you guys think am I worrying for nothing? Is there a minimum recomended clearance I should be using to handle most common situations?
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Volasko Colonel 705 Rep 2,605 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	Bump?
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