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C2/4S brake clearance question

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Old 01-27-2009 | 06:29 PM
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C2/4S brake clearance question

I posted this in the wheels section as well, but I thought it was as much a Porsche question as a generic wheel question.

I just got a set of Sport Edition Cup 4 wheels (with snow tires mounted) from TireRack. I'm very concerned that there is not enough clearance between the front brakes and the wheel. Please take a look at these pics and let me know what you think.
TireRack definitely said that these are ok on a 2007 C4S with the stock brake package. Just using finger-feel, I compared the closest points on the OEM wheels and there was definitely less space on these Sport Editions at the closest point - I'd say by about half.

Believe it or not, there is actually enough clearance to rotate the wheel over the caliper without hitting it. TireRack engineering is going to be looking at the photos as well.

I'm I being paranoid, or are these too close?

How much space should a wheel have to the calipers?
 
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I looked at mine . They look about the same.
 
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Thanks for checking. Nice wheels, btw.
 
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