Up front: Can I run wide front tires with brake cooling ducting?

[arabbit]

Hey guys, title says it all. I want to buy Forgestar F14's for my 13 Boss. Im looking to put 19x11 on rear with 305 wide tires, and 19x10 front with 285's. I've already discussed it with a company, and have determined an offset that will work. However, I also have a FRPP Brake Cooling Duct Kit (Same as Laguna Seca) that I will be installing soon. Does anyone know if I can run these 19x10 wheels with 285 tires up front, and have brake cooling ducting? Or is that going to be too wide of a wheel/tire to fit in there with the ducting? Thanks

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Will not be a problem as long as you have the brake duct hoses secured along the front subframe and then to the tie rod(s).

 

[TMSBOSS]

You may still have some rubbing at full lock. Nothing to worry about. You are hardly ever at full lock. Parking lots mostly.

To keep the wear to a minimum I wrap the ducts with Duct Tape. I bought orange tape at Walmart. The brand they sell is "Duck Tape".

The tape matches well and can be easily replaced as it wears.

 

[Grant 302]

No problem if installed correctly.

Are you running less offset than the typical +42 to make the 19x10s clear the calipers up front?

 

[arabbit]

I was recommended a +41 offset for the 19x10 fronts and a +53 offset for the 19x11 rears. Will that be sufficient clearance for everything?

Also, good idea on the duct tape! I will be doing that as soon as the kit is installed.

 

[VoodooBoss]

LOL. Have orange duct tape too but haven't used it.......yet.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Once you have the brake ducts installed, one thing you need to be aware of is just how effective they are.

I installed the ducts and then new rotors and Pagid pads. I left the ducts open when I bedded the new pads. Bad Idea.

Apparently I never got the pads and rotors to temperature and had huge problems with build up first track day. This caused a severe pulse when braking and a vibration at all times when moving.

I asked for advice and got it from a few track rats on the site. Block off the intakes, clean the rotors and pads and try again. No issues since.

Enjoy your mods. I have!!! ;D

 

[cp85gt]

I have 19 x 10 Forgestars up front with 295 30 19 Michelin PSS. I have +42 offset and use a .065" spacer for caliper clearance. So far no rubbing on the brake duct hose through a few autocross events and HPDE events. My hoses are routed like Arizona Boss mentioned earlier.

 

[arabbit]

I definitely don't want to run spacers or make any suspension changes for my wheels to fit. Would I be safer doing a 9.5" wheel up front? Although I don't know that it would make a difference because I still want to run 285 tires. Also I forgot to mention I'm lowered on T springs.

 

[Grant 302]

I was recommended a +41 offset for the 19x10 fronts and a +53 offset for the 19x11 rears. Will that be sufficient clearance for everything?

Also, good idea on the duct tape! I will be doing that as soon as the kit is installed.

I'd want at least another mm of clearance, but you're probably okay with +41 on the fronts.

I'd go +55 in the back if the only mod is the T spring.

 

[Cherno134]

To keep the wear to a minimum I wrap the ducts with Duct Tape. I bought orange tape at Walmart. The brand they sell is "Duck Tape".

Or, you could go for the "real" stuff. 8)

 

[TMSBOSS]

Or, you could go for the "real" stuff. 8)

Gotta make you go faster!!!