[s-cars] How Much Caliper Clearance?

[Mike Fitton]

I don't know yet how mud and snow will effect things, but my winter 
setup doesn't allow a paper clip to fit between.  I ran the setup for 
about three months or so before getting summer wheels.  I don't think 
it'll be a problem.  A lot of newer cars are pretty tight in there, so I 
bet you'll be okay.

-Cheers!
Mike

calvinlc at earthlink.net wrote:
> Question for everybody.  I am putting winter wheels on my '01 S4 which has
> the Stoptech 332mm brakes.  I have been running 18's but my winters are only
> 17's.  There is approximately 0.1 inches of clearance at the tightest point
> between the wheel and the caliper.  is it OK to run this little bit of
> clearance?  I know the relative clearances should not change, but do I have
> to have a minimum gap for snow and the like?  Thanks!
>
> --Calvin
>
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