AFX spindle, 13" brakes and 16" wheels?

[shelby987]

Can anyone tell me if 16" wheels will fit over the 13" C5 brakes that I want to bolt up to my A-body? I prefer the look/stance I can get with the 16" wheels over the 17" wheels.

[Spiffav8]

I'm going to say No.

I have the same set up with an 18" wheel. From the wheel to the top of the caliper there is about 1 1/2" gap (on the front). 17 might work but I think it would be a really tight fit.

[1969CamaroRS]

From my research even many 17" won't fit. You need a 2-piece or 3-piece wheel with at least a 1" pad to clear the 13" C5 brakes.

If you find any let me know, I'm still looking ;)

[Boulder69]

I think I remember Tyler posting something about a special Wilwood kit that would fit the AFX spindles and 15" wheels. You may try calling or emailing ATS about it.

[Hammered]

I think that was an SSBC kit that was made to fit smaller wheels.

I wanted to go 13" C5 but they wouldn't fit the 17" wheels I already purchased.

[Boulder69]

I think that was an SSBC kit that was made to fit smaller wheels.

I wanted to go 13" C5 but they wouldn't fit the 17" wheels I already purchased.

Ah yes. SSBC is correct. If I recall it was a bit pricey but cheaper than Forgelines!

[Randy67]

You can check with these guys
http://www.diamondracingwheels.com/drwcustom.html

They made a set of 16" to fit over Mustang Cobra front brakes (13" rotor, 2 piston PBR caliper). I don't remember who it was or where exactly I saw it. You can give them the measurements and clearances and they can see if they can do it. Most of their prices are reasonable. The old website listed 16 x 10 wheels at $125 for example.

[1969CamaroRS]

I think that was an SSBC kit that was made to fit smaller wheels.

I wanted to go 13" C5 but they wouldn't fit the 17" wheels I already purchased.

Yeah they are pricey double what the Touring classics c5 kit costs. But in hindsight they are cheaper than expensive 2 or 3 piece wheels