The wait is over! Finally, the 18x11 Rocket Attack Wheels are NOW in Stock!

[RocketRacingWheels]

No more waiting...

Our first production of our semi-forged 18x11 Rocket Attack Wheels are now available in almost every part number. Sorry, these pictures are actually of our 18x12. We have been really busy filling back orders.


Wheel Size and Price : 18x11 - $545.00
Bolt Patterns Available : 5x4.50 - 5x4.75 - 5x5.00
Backspacing Available: 5.00" - 6.00" - 6.50" - 7.00"
Generous caliper clearances for performance brakes
Four Flat Metallic Custom Powder Coat finishes - Bronze - Flat Black - Gun Metal - RPM7
Standard Dome Cap included - 1.00" tall included for 3.00" clearance underneath the cap for cars with factory spindles
Optional: Flush Mount aluminum flat center cap - for those 2.00" clearance underneath the cap for aftermarket brakes.
Two stock finishes: Full Machined Center & Outer with Titanium Window Accents - Hyper Shot Center with Machined Lip outer


Click below for full list of prices and specification on Rocket Attack Wheels. Pricing starting @ $425.00 each
Attack Full Machined with Titanium Window Accents
http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/ro...-titanium/p678 (http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-attack-machined-titanium/p678)

Attack Hyper Shot Center with Machined Lip Outer
http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/rocket-attack-hyper-shot/p679

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[Slick68]

You're determined to get my money!! LOL I like the flat caps so much better.

[RocketRacingWheels]

You're determined to get my money!! LOL I like the flat caps so much better.

I'm trying Matt! Haha. Thanks.

[c4racer2]

How generous is the brake clearance. Do you have numbers what caliper overhang and radial fitment a 18x10 wheel will accept?

[RocketRacingWheels]

How generous is the brake clearance. Do you have numbers what caliper overhang and radial fitment a 18x10 wheel will accept?

What backspacing on 18x10?

[c4racer2]

What backspacing on 18x10?

6” backspace

[c4racer2]

Looking to clear a 8.2” radius on calipers. 14” rotors.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Looking to clear a 8.2” radius on calipers. 14” rotors.

Does the face of the caliper overhang the mounting surface?

[HotWheelz]

Oh Boy! now I get to spend more money! I like these wheels!

I am hoping for a rolling driving car this spring and then when it's assembled we can figure out which wheels to buy!

My car is the:1966 Nova SS build thread.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Oh Boy! now I get to spend more money! I like these wheels!

I am hoping for a rolling driving car this spring and then when it's assembled we can figure out which wheels to buy!

My car is the:1966 Nova SS build thread.

Sweet....Thanks!

[c4racer2]

Does the face of the caliper overhang the mounting surface?

Don't all calipers? The Aero6 / hub combo I am looking at have a 1.7" overhang from the wheel mounting surface out to a radius of 8.12"

[CSG]

A template of the backside of the wheels that potential customers could print out would be a great thing.

[c4racer2]

A template of the backside of the wheels that potential customers could print out would be a great thing.

Absolutely!

For a typical bs ranges of 5.5-6" for a 10" wheel which is the front spacing we need for F-body's and I presume A bodies as well.

[CSG]

One template could be used for the different back spaces as well. Just mark where to cut for each different wheel.

[RocketRacingWheels]

One template could be used for the different back spaces as well. Just mark where to cut for each different wheel.
Unfortunately, it's not as black and white as described. There are many variables in X-Factor Caliper Clearances of each size and backspacing of this technology based on the mandrel required to build a certain backspacing, wheel size. That does not even begin to further detail all of the various brake templates that are available in the aftermarket. Please understand conventional wisdom of welding a center into an outer that you're accustom to, does not apply here. As for 18x10, our X-Factor range is from 1.95" to 2.46". If you have a template to confirm, please email us : [email protected] and we'll confirm for you. Thanks!

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Don't all calipers? The Aero6 / hub combo I am looking at have a 1.7" overhang from the wheel mounting surface out to a radius of 8.12" I'm not sure. Do you have a copy of the template you can email us to confirm? Email [email protected] and we'll check the numbers against the template. Thanks for your interest.

[c4racer2]

Makes sense - thanks, I sent the template to the email above for confirmation.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Makes sense - thanks, I sent the template to the email above for confirmation.

I spoke with Bryan, who answers the [email protected] email and he received a brake template but that inquiry was regarding our Rocket Booster Wheels and not this new Rocket Attack Wheel. The Booster doesn't have this new technology, nor the brake clearances that the Attack Wheel does. If that wasn't your inquiry, you might want to give Bryan a call - 1.888.307.7525 Thanks!

[c4racer2]

Thank you - let me circle back with Bryan.

[c4racer2]

Yes - he did check on the Attack wheel. Those wheels do not quite clear the rotor and caliper package I am using.

[c4racer2]

It's unclear to me how you guys came up with that 2.45" caliper clearance spec, because the caliper overhang on the kit I am planning to run is only 1.59 and Wildwood wants 0.080" clearance so that's under 1.7"
14" rotor
Seems like a pretty standard fitment under a 18" wheel to me but requires a 1/8” spacer with these wheels.

[RocketRacingWheels]

It's unclear to me how you guys came up with that 2.45" caliper clearance spec, because the caliper overhang on the kit I am planning to run is only 1.59 and Wildwood wants 0.080" clearance so that's under 1.7"
14" rotor
Seems like a pretty standard fitment under a 18" wheel to me but requires a 1/8” spacer with these wheels.

See next reply to post.

[RocketRacingWheels]

It's unclear to me how you guys came up with that 2.45" caliper clearance spec, because the caliper overhang on the kit I am planning to run is only 1.59 and Wildwood wants 0.080" clearance so that's under 1.7"
14" rotor
Seems like a pretty standard fitment under a 18" wheel to me but requires a 1/8” spacer with these wheels.

Sorry. We just found your previous email and you are correct that on the 18x10 with a 6" backspacing, does require a 1/8" spacer on that particular brake template. The higher positive offsets do decrease brake clearance. Again, this isn't a static center that is welded in like traditional custom wheels. Question is, adding a 1/8" spacer should not hurt you on thread engagement, and could save you a lot of money.

[c4racer2]

Yes I am considering it. I like the wheels.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Yes I am considering it. I like the wheels.

Thanks!

[c4racer2]

I plan to get the brakes mounted and installed and then do real measurements before I order wheels. Figure sometime in Feb.

[RocketRacingWheels]

I plan to get the brakes mounted and installed and then do real measurements before I order wheels. Figure sometime in Feb.

Sounds good. Thanks.

[c4racer2]

looks like I will be going with a brake package with a bunch less caliper over-hang, so the spacer becomes a moot point.

But next question - looking at back wheels in 18" for chevy 5-4.75" - why do you have a 18x12 with 5.5" bs and the 18x11 is only 5" or 6"?
Based on my calcs a 5.5" bs is ideal on a stock width rear end for a second gen Camaro.

Now - I suppose I could use a 5" and order the rear end 1" narrowed vs. stock since I don't have the rear end yet and can do that in any width.

Pros / cons / reasoning for not having a 5.5 option in the 11" size for chevys?

[c4racer2]

Also - is hypershot the darker center?

[RocketRacingWheels]

Also - is hypershot the darker center?

That's correct. It is a 2-stage paint and can react differently depending on how much light hits it. The Full Machined/Titanium Accent Wheels only has paint in the window accents. Both wheels are coated with a clear coating for easy maintenance. Thanks!

[RocketRacingWheels]

looks like I will be going with a brake package with a bunch less caliper over-hang, so the spacer becomes a moot point.

But next question - looking at back wheels in 18" for chevy 5-4.75" - why do you have a 18x12 with 5.5" bs and the 18x11 is only 5" or 6"?
Based on my calcs a 5.5" bs is ideal on a stock width rear end for a second gen Camaro.

Now - I suppose I could use a 5" and order the rear end 1" narrowed vs. stock since I don't have the rear end yet and can do that in any width.

Pros / cons / reasoning for not having a 5.5 option in the 11" size for chevys?

The backspacing choices on the 18x12 were pretty black and white. 5.50" & 6.00" backspacing covered about 80% of what was being custom ordered anyway. I think DSE being market driver drove that. The choices on the 18x11 were as a result of surveying the market as to where folks wanted us to be. Since these wheels aren't custom, it creates a significant investment to cover up to 4 backspacing options, 3 bolt patterns and 2 finishes. So, Dollars and Sense, not cents drove both selections. Our offering is the no doubt the largest selection of stock sizes and offsets. Thanks for your interest.

[c4racer2]

The backspacing choices on the 18x12 were pretty black and white. 5.50" & 6.00" backspacing covered about 80% of what was being custom ordered anyway. I think DSE being market driver drove that. The choices on the 18x11 were as a result of surveying the market as to where folks wanted us to be. Since these wheels aren't custom, it creates a significant investment to cover up to 4 backspacing options, 3 bolt patterns and 2 finishes. So, Dollars and Sense, not cents drove both selections. Our offering is the no doubt the largest selection of stock sizes and offsets. Thanks for your interest.

Makes sense - thanks. I think in my case I can really build the rear end to match the wheels rather than the other way around.
Interestingly enough - the other wheel I am most interested in as a more off the shelf type of wheel is Vintage Wheel works, because that's what I have on the car now and it looks great. So I'm kind of holding that as an option to maintain the look I already have vs. a more up to date look with the Attack. Those wheels can be ordered with any bs you want in the 18x11 size, where the 18x9.5 only come in 5.5 and 6" bs and I think 5.75" can be custom ordered for an additional cost. Just as a competitive data point. I am going to buy the wheel that gives me the look I want because I can make either wheel work for my car.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Makes sense - thanks. I think in my case I can really build the rear end to match the wheels rather than the other way around.
Interestingly enough - the other wheel I am most interested in as a more off the shelf type of wheel is Vintage Wheel works, because that's what I have on the car now and it looks great. So I'm kind of holding that as an option to maintain the look I already have vs. a more up to date look with the Attack. Those wheels can be ordered with any bs you want in the 18x11 size, where the 18x9.5 only come in 5.5 and 6" bs and I think 5.75" can be custom ordered for an additional cost. Just as a competitive data point. I am going to buy the wheel that gives me the look I want because I can make either wheel work for my car.

Understood. That makes sense. It should be the look you want. Thank you for your consideration.

[Decline]

These look really cool and that dual direction rotary forged tech sounds interesting. The elephant in the room the is what’s the weight?
I’m shopping for new wheels but they need to be lighter then my Fikse fm5s my 18x9sare 21lbs(6.25”bs) and my 18x9.5s are 22lbs(5.75”bs)
Also for reference the psEngineering TAII’s are 24lbs for a 17x9.5 with a cast center welded into spun hoops
Thanks

[Build-It-Break-It]

I've asked a couple of times in another thread on the weight and still haven't got the answer.

[RocketRacingWheels]

These look really cool and that dual direction rotary forged tech sounds interesting. The elephant in the room the is what’s the weight?
I’m shopping for new wheels but they need to be lighter then my Fikse fm5s my 18x9sare 21lbs(6.25”bs) and my 18x9.5s are 22lbs(5.75”bs)
Also for reference the psEngineering TAII’s are 24lbs for a 17x9.5 with a cast center welded into spun hoops
Thanks

The 18x9 Forged Outer/Cast Center 1pc Attack weighs approx 24 pounds. We are a couple pounds heavier because of the center than a fully forged wheels, but also don't make your wallet a couple pounds lighter. <grin> Thanks for your consideration.

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I've asked a couple of times in another thread on the weight and still haven't got the answer.

Hey Ahmad. Sorry, if we missed your question on other thread. What specific size are you looking to know weight on? Thanks!

[c4racer2]

Ordered a set in 18x10 6” bs for all 4 corners. 71 Camaro.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Ordered a set in 18x10 6” bs for all 4 corners. 71 Camaro.

Sweet, thanks! After you get them installed, could you DM us a pic? We'd love to share it. :)

[c4racer2]

I will get pics out once installed yes - but going to take some time until the motor / trans is back in car to put it at ride height and also changing entire brake system while it's apart. So guessing 2 months to get it back on the road. Which probably means 3.

Really good quality wheels - very impressed with them. Very deep lug sockets on the 6" bs wheel. I ordered the rocket open lugs which should help - the ones I have end up with a pretty tight socket - uses a 13/16" socket, would be better to have a smaller size head to fit the deep socket in there.
Minor quibble, probably addressed with the right lug nuts.

Picture below is with no spacer - won't fit this way, will need to run at least a .25" spacer on the back. Hopefully nothing up front.

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[Typhoon1015]

I will get pics out once installed yes - but going to take some time until the motor / trans is back in car to put it at ride height and also changing entire brake system while it's apart. So guessing 2 months to get it back on the road. Which probably means 3.

Really good quality wheels - very impressed with them. Very deep lug sockets on the 6" bs wheel. I ordered the rocket open lugs which should help - the ones I have end up with a pretty tight socket - uses a 13/16" socket, would be better to have a smaller size head to fit the deep socket in there.
Minor quibble, probably addressed with the right lug nuts.

Picture below is with no spacer - won't fit this way, will need to run at least a .25" spacer on the back. Hopefully nothing up front.

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Those do look great! Have any weights on them?

[c4racer2]

I will weight them

[2yellow69]

Love the color of your car! Just got my wheels and tires today. 18x9 5.5bs for all 4. 275/40/18 tires. I am also impressed with what I've seen so far. As soon as I have some decent weather I will get them mounted and share a pic!161441161442

[c4racer2]

26lbs for the 18x10 6” bs wheel

[RocketRacingWheels]

Love the color of your car! Just got my wheels and tires today. 18x9 5.5bs for all 4. 275/40/18 tires. I am also impressed with what I've seen so far. As soon as I have some decent weather I will get them mounted and share a pic!161441161442
Great! Thank you very much!

[c4racer2]

A few photos - got tires mounted and mocked up on car. 18x10, 6" bs all around. 275/295 NT05 tires. Fit is great from what I can tell.
I have 3/8" clearance to the seatbelt hump and 1/2" to the spring in back with no spacer. I could go as low as needed with this set up - maybe hammer in the seat-belt hump just a bit. But current suspension set-up the car isn't ultra low - hotchkis springs set-up. So plenty of fender clearance in the back. I'll run 1/4" spacers in the back for now - will re-evaluate when I redo the rear suspension and add a 9" rear. I have a 4th gen 10 bolt which is .75" wider than factory second gen - which works out better for these wheels since there is more brake caliper clearance on a 6" bs vs. a 5" bs and there is no 5.5" bs option. So when I go 9" I will just use the 4th gen dimensions which should work out great. Don't plan to mini-tub the car. 295's seem plenty wide enough to me. I do wish more companies made them. And I could fit 315's with some minor massage work on the seat belt hump area especially once I move to a coil over spring - worse case some gentle fender lip rolling if I needed to keep the .25" spacers in there to make them work. Pretty sure a 315 will work down the road - especially on a 10" wheel. Not the ideal wheel width for a 315 but it would work OK if I want to switch to a tire that doesn't have a 295.

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[Typhoon1015]

A few photos - got tires mounted and mocked up on car. 18x10, 6" bs all around. 275/295 NT05 tires. Fit is great from what I can tell.
I have 3/8" clearance to the seatbelt hump and 1/2" to the spring in back with no spacer. I could go as low as needed with this set up - maybe hammer in the seat-belt hump just a bit. But current suspension set-up the car isn't ultra low - hotchkis springs set-up. So plenty of fender clearance in the back. I'll run 1/4" spacers in the back for now - will re-evaluate when I redo the rear suspension and add a 9" rear. I have a 4th gen 10 bolt which is .75" wider than factory second gen - which works out better for these wheels since there is more brake caliper clearance on a 6" bs vs. a 5" bs and there is no 5.5" bs option. So when I go 9" I will just use the 4th gen dimensions which should work out great. Don't plan to mini-tub the car. 295's seem plenty wide enough to me. I do wish more companies made them. And I could fit 315's with some minor massage work on the seat belt hump area especially once I move to a coil over spring - worse case some gentle fender lip rolling if I needed to keep the .25" spacers in there to make them work. Pretty sure a 315 will work down the road - especially on a 10" wheel. Not the ideal wheel width for a 315 but it would work OK if I want to switch to a tire that doesn't have a 295.

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Looks good, and seems to fill the wheel well nicely! I would only recommend a 315 for a 10.5 and wider rim. 11 is ideal for a 315 tire width. Generally a stretched tire will perform better than a even or pinched setup for handling or autocross. If its is purely for looks/widest tire and you are not concerned about every ounce of performance then it can be done on less than a 10.5.

[c4racer2]

295 is a good size for this car w/o going to mini tubs - which is a lot of work and beyond the scope of what I want to do.
I just wish there were more of the 200TW tires in this size. Nitto and Yokohama seem to be the only ones. There are a few 285 options - but most are jumping from 275 to 315. I can always switch to 11" wheels if I go that route, these are also available in 18x11 with 6" bs.
We shall see how these do and it will be a few years before I need to change them anyway - hopefully by then I'll have the rear suspension done too.

[2yellow69]

Finally weighed mine. 25 lbs for an 18x9 5.5bs no center cap. 275/40/18 Sumitomo HTR Z III is 28.5 lbs. Sumitomo says it should weigh 31 lbs.

[2yellow69]

finally got the tires mounted.162062162063162064

[c4racer2]

Oh ya ! looks killer !

[2yellow69]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

I have to say Thank You to Rocket Racing Wheels. I was certainly a little stressed about the wheel situation. Cheap wheels weren't going to cut it and a lot of them wouldn't clear the new brakes. High end wheels are out of my price range. The wheels in my price range just didn't have "The Look" I was after. It's been 10 years since I pulled this car into the garage and let it snowball on me!!! Rocket Racing has solved a major issue for a lot of car builders by releasing these wheels at a decent price point. I might actually be able to get my Camaro on the road by this summer!

[im4u2nvss]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

I have to say Thank You to Rocket Racing Wheels. I was certainly a little stressed about the wheel situation. Cheap wheels weren't going to cut it and a lot of them wouldn't clear the new brakes. High end wheels are out of my price range. The wheels in my price range just didn't have "The Look" I was after. It's been 10 years since I pulled this car into the garage and let it snowball on me!!! Rocket Racing has solved a major issue for a lot of car builders by releasing these wheels at a decent price point. I might actually be able to get my Camaro on the road by this summer!

What front brakes do you have? Also, what size rotors? Thanks

[2yellow69]

Front brake calipers are stock C5 Corvette. I think the rotors are 13". The problem I was having with wheel fitment was the wheel contacting the caliper abutment. Rear brakes are 2015 Camaro V6.

[Rod]

these look awesome!

[im4u2nvss]

Front brake calipers are stock C5 Corvette. I think the rotors are 13". The problem I was having with wheel fitment was the wheel contacting the caliper abutment. Rear brakes are 2015 Camaro V6.

I noticed that issue with abutment also. How much extra clearance do you have from outside of caliper to wheel? I have Kore3 c5 rotor brackets but if possible I would like to install Z51 or c6 z06 rotors, I figure the cost is almost the same why not fill up the wheels. Really considering a set of these in 18s. Are yours 7 or 8" width?

[2yellow69]

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Sorry some of the pictures are not orientated correctly. It depends on how I held my phone on how the pic seems to upload.

It's hard to tell but there is a LOT of room in there. The two middle pics show the inside profile of the wheel pretty good. I did the best I could contorted under the car!!

My setup is this: original ATS tall spindles
C5 brakes
18x9 wheels with 5.5 bs

[im4u2nvss]

Sorry some of the pictures are not orientated correctly. It depends on how I held my phone on how the pic seems to upload.

It's hard to tell but there is a LOT of room in there. The two middle pics show the inside profile of the wheel pretty good. I did the best I could contorted under the car!!

My setup is this: original ATS tall spindles
C5 brakes
18x9 wheels with 5.5 bs

Thanks for the pics! Above and beyond. Looks to me like these wheels should clear the 14" rotors and c5/6 base calipers without problems. Also, what was involved in the rear camaro v6 brake conversion?

[2yellow69]

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Again with the sideways pic.
I can't take credit for anything with the rear brakes except for finding the guy to pay for the whole kit!:thankyou: And I installed it, so there is that.
I'm just glad I found a way to use GM brakes on a 9".
He's not a forum supporter so I don't want to rile anyone up so I'll send you a PM with his info.

[OregonianNova]

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Here is what the clearance looks like with c6 z06 rotors. Unfortunately I don’t have calipers yet but there is still plenty of room.

Not sure why the second pic is sideways, sorry for that.

[c4racer2]

Here are 14” rotors in the 18” wheel.

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[c4racer2]

The wheels clear the ST60 calipers easily.

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[jgeddes]

How do I get these wheels in black?

[RocketRacingWheels]

How do I get these wheels in black?

We offer custom powder coating the entire wheel in black.
http://www.rocketracingwheels.com/custom-finishes/c267

If you want black centers, we designed the wheel with a clean mask line so you can mask and paint them yourself. Thanks for your interest.

[RocketRacingWheels]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

I have to say Thank You to Rocket Racing Wheels. I was certainly a little stressed about the wheel situation. Cheap wheels weren't going to cut it and a lot of them wouldn't clear the new brakes. High end wheels are out of my price range. The wheels in my price range just didn't have "The Look" I was after. It's been 10 years since I pulled this car into the garage and let it snowball on me!!! Rocket Racing has solved a major issue for a lot of car builders by releasing these wheels at a decent price point. I might actually be able to get my Camaro on the road by this summer!

That's great, we love hearing that! Thanks!

[Rod]

the wheels look great, and its great as an 11 inch, I will look at these, you guys didn't drop the hint you building the rims wider when we were autocrossing last season

[RocketRacingWheels]

the wheels look great, and its great as an 11 inch, I will look at these, you guys didn't drop the hint you building the rims wider when we were autocrossing last season

Thanks for looking Rod. We now have 18x11 in stock in 4 different backspacings and 2 different stock finishes. We also have custom powder coating. Thanks again.

[TBART70]

18x12" 's with 7" backspace?

[67FirebirdKiller]

The wheels clear the ST60 calipers easily.

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Sorry to drag up the dead but could you post dimensions of those st60s? I'm trying to figure out if these wheels will clear 5th gen brembos (SS) on my 1st gen. The st60 looks very close in size, if it's bigger I think I'm good, any help is appreciated!

[Typhoon1015]

They clear ctsv 6 pots here so I would say your good to go.



Sorry to drag up the dead but could you post dimensions of those st60s? I'm trying to figure out if these wheels will clear 5th gen brembos (SS) on my 1st gen. The st60 looks very close in size, if it's bigger I think I'm good, any help is appreciated!

[Vortech404]

Would they clear C6 Zo6 calipers?

John

[67cougnut]

Not to revive this from the dead, just curious if anyone used base C5/6 brakes with these on say an ATS spindle?

[JustJohn]

I have them on Z51 brakes, which are slightly larger

[Just 1 More]

Any black friday deals on 18x12 5.5BS 5x4.5 bolt pattern? TTR29-826555-D or TTR19-826555

[2yellow69]

I have 18x9 on a '69 Camaro, SpeedTech Pro-Touring subframe, ATS tall spindles from when it was ATS with Tyler, C5 brakes. Rears are 18x9 with 5.5" of backspace and fronts are 18x9 with 6" of backspace. BEWARE, the difference in backspace is from milling the mounting pad surface. It is VERY close to the caliper on my setup. If your rotor hat is thinner than mine, the wheel will probably contact the caliper. I was a little disappointed with the lack of clearance. I assumed it would be a different casting than the 5.5" backspace wheels but it is not.