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06-21-2012 #1
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wheel offset for 65 nova DSE clip
Looking for some help wit my 65 nova wheel offset. I have a DSE clip and I am running Wilwood 14" rotors and 6 piston calipers. Just wondering what other people with the same setup are running.
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06-21-2012 #2
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Doesn't DSE know?
Originally Posted by GRNOVA
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Tim they are pretty good about putting that in the instructions.....it should be in there.
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I looked it up the catalog says maximum is 18 x 9 with a 5" backspace running a 255/35-18. I am pretty sure this is what is on their chevy II.Donny
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I looked it up and talked to the tech guy that is with the Baer brakes I was just wondering if there was a difference between the Wilwood's that I have!
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Ok just found out that the offset posted is the same for all brake set ups!
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Cool, i would have been really surprised if the difference in hat thickness was so great between manufacturers that it would require a different backspace.
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Right. As long as the wheels clear the calipers, the offset should not change (+- 1/16") with the use of a different brake package. Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift
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More info....
Tim,
Just a little more info for what its worth as I know you appreciate details. As you know I have a DSE clip on my 65' Nova and handle these brake setups daily as well.
Your Wilwood "Hats" are approx .360" thick, and the Baer "Hats" are approx .300" thick........so technically your wheels do sit +.060" outward compared to Baer setup.......but if you want you can remove the gold anodized spacer that DSE includes (that goes between hub bearing unit and upright), and use the stock C5/6 abs shield that is thinner which will put you pretty much right on the mark with what DSE runs for a WMS.
Jay
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