Subject	i have 1mm or less of clearence between my wheel spoke
Posted by	Shawn300zTT GT28R MD on September 05, 2005 at 7:43 PM
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In Reply To	is it really wise to use a wheel with one millimeter posted by robo (sebring1970) on September 05, 2005 at 05:50 PM
Message	and the caliper. I have NEVER had a problem with it hitting. Could be lucky, and have a wheel that is stiff. I have done VERY hard, high speed aggressive turns, etc with them. No problems as of yet. NO, This picture is not photoshopped. It took many times to take this picture. Setting up the timer, shutter speed etc, then jumping on my bike and getting the tire to spin. AIM:Shawn300zxTT "-Any closeups on the nuts? - zboost(tx) 19:17:53 08/08/05 -Not really something you want to ask another man about... (n/m) - LordZ 19:24:00 08/08/05" "I just took 45 min and scrubbed the heck out of my rear" teambushido(San Diego, CA) 19:24:51 12/11/04 1991 Stage _ TT 5spd (Turbo Upgrade in process) 1990 2+2 Na Stage 3 Auto 11 Sec Eagle Talon Tsi AWD, Daily Driver. 2004 Honda CBR 600RR (Candy blue)
Follow Ups	Grind off Caliper logo to fit front wheels ?? - WildBillZx 17:33:40 09/05/05 i believe someone a couple months back painted them on their - Zrevolver 17:39:16 09/05/05 is it really wise to use a wheel with one millimeter - robo (sebring1970) 17:50:58 09/05/05 I could be dead wrong but if wheels did actually flex - Zrevolver 17:58:08 09/05/05 The studs are attached to the hub. The flex points - Guapo 18:02:30 09/05/05 nobody wants to see your stoptechs you lousy showoff!! - Zrevolver 18:12:20 09/05/05 I guess it's not an issue, but I would be worried about - robo (sebring1970) 18:32:11 09/05/05 where's our resident automotive engineer? now I am really - Zrevolver 18:42:49 09/05/05 I have a hard time imagining that the wheel does NOT - robo (sebring1970) 18:49:16 09/05/05 If you think about the whole wheel + tyre package.. - AaronJB 19:06:46 09/05/05 of course, a flexed tire won't rub the brake caliper - robo (sebring1970) 19:28:52 09/05/05 Well.. - AaronJB 19:33:31 09/05/05 yes, I agree. Like I said, maybe it's all in my head but - robo (sebring1970) 19:50:06 09/05/05 wheels cannot be subject to deformation, so 1mm of clearance - Zrevolver 21:10:31 09/05/05 now that I think about it with actual brain cells... - Zrevolver 21:09:01 09/05/05 I think you are overestimating how rigid a wheel is. (n/m) - Guapo 21:12:47 09/05/05 i must agree. - dogpile 21:17:07 09/05/05 so you guys really believe that the force a 3200+ lbs car - Zrevolver 21:30:49 09/05/05 yep - dogpile 21:39:29 09/05/05 They HAVE to flex some, otherwise they would be - Guapo 21:40:11 09/05/05 You're going to need a basic understanding of physics... - Kenny 22:14:51 09/05/05 ok, fine professor email your wheel manufacturer and ask for - Zrevolver 23:20:38 09/05/05 PS - Zrevolver 23:25:31 09/05/05 whatever (n/m) - Guapo 23:29:39 09/05/05 ...my wheel company is defunct :( (n/m) - dogpile 07:57:43 09/06/05 When you're ready to act like an adult, I'll reply. (n/m) - Kenny 23:44:51 09/05/05 when you learn to be less condescending you will be - Zrevolver 21:26:56 09/06/05 Then grow up and solve both our problems. (n/m) - Kenny 09:33:45 09/07/05 i have 1mm or less of clearence between my wheel spoke - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 19:43:14 09/05/05 good creative concept on the sig - robo (sebring1970) 19:52:24 09/05/05 Thanks... yea it was a pain in the ass... - Shawn300zTT GT28R MD 20:22:52 09/05/05
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