March 2, 200917 yr depends on the wheel but usually no. They might fit if your brake pads are not new. If you have new pads the wheels will hit the brake calipers
March 2, 200917 yr If they are true Gen 1 Brat Jackman wheels with the "J" stamped in them, they will fit. BUT, if they are just EA81 wagon spoke wheels they will NOT fit, no way no how. Some EA81 steelies will fit, but others wont. -Bill
March 2, 200917 yr File! ... seriously, could you just file the caliper? I mean if its a distance difference of new or old brake pads then you could surely just take a bit of the caliper off, if you were certain it wouldn't cause it too all explode:eek:
March 2, 200917 yr I can't remember how much they hit with new pads. but I know they do. I have run them before though and as long as your pads are at half life they fit fine
March 2, 200917 yr These are NOT jackman wheels simply EA-81 white spoked wagon wheels. I remember reading that EA81 wheels will not fit EA82's on the front. (I am selling the ea81 wagon wheels)
March 2, 200917 yr They will fit!!!! Just not with new pads. If you have new pads they will hit the brake caliper
March 2, 200917 yr and it's just the shape of the wheels because of the curve of the center section. not the offset.
March 2, 200917 yr Yes, they will fit, but NO, not with new brake pads.. Are you planning on finding half-worn pads when you replace brakes? The calipers hit the wheels when fully extended, as stated it has nothing to do with offset, but the EA81 wheels have less radius on the 'spokes' of the wheel. If you look at the EA82 wagon wheels, the outer part of the 'spoke' is bent almost 90 degrees to provide a larger interior diameter to fit the brake calipers. Hope this helps. 88RxTuner EDIT: NO, I would not file the caliper any...
March 2, 200917 yr well....spacers sounds like its only gotta be a few mm, just whack some washeres welded together behind it, jobs a gooden
March 2, 200917 yr No do not file the caliper, if you wanted to run them temporary that would be one thing, nut these won't work for a permanent solution because when you replace your front pads, you'll be s$%t out of luck!
March 2, 200917 yr Author I like these wheels. Would anyone mind me filing the calipers? What is the distance that needs clearance?
March 2, 200917 yr I like these wheels. Would anyone mind me filing the calipers? What is the distance that needs clearance? It's quite a bit! I really wouldn't file the calipers, you would actually need to take a grinder to them.
March 2, 200917 yr Author CRAP:-\ I really like these wheels but cant find them in my country.... what to dooo.....
March 2, 200917 yr CRAP:-\ I really like these wheels but cant find them in my country.... what to dooo..... Well you have to find a set you like and then get someone who will ship them to you! If I had a set, I would ship them for you, but I don't. But there has got to be someone who will!
March 3, 200917 yr LOL An ea82 set will show up eventually Cara, just keep your eyes peeled, they are all over the place. I assume you do NOT want me to ship the EA81's I have? I will keep my eyes peeled around here for you.
March 3, 200917 yr Author No I guess not this stinks :-\ My subby guru mechanic friend is helping me look also
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