Subject	now that I think about it with actual brain cells...
Posted by	Zrevolver on September 05, 2005 at 9:09 PM
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In Reply To	of course, a flexed tire won't rub the brake caliper posted by robo (sebring1970) on September 05, 2005 at 07:28 PM
Message	absolutely, the wheel is solid metal, key word being, solid if the lateral forces got anywhere remotely close to cause the wheel to flex in a telescoping motion, it would tear right through the bead like a fat kid through a snickers wrapper. The only way cornering could possibly cause a wheel to clip a caliper when it is clear of it under normal circumstances would be if it is not securely attached to the hub. Basically the lugs are not on tight enough. In this case the entire wheel would move in respect to camber. While cornering left, the left wheels would tip inward at the top and outward at the bottoms (negative camber right?) vice versa on the other side, and the opposite being true for both sides when cornering right. This would result eventually in the shearing of wheel studs as the wheel hub binds into them at an angle with the weight of the car times the amount of lateral force being applied. No possible way the wheels themselves flex. Unless you are running wood wheels to save weight, because 18"s are too heavy.
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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