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Originally Posted by why?
Since this is the brakes guide, I'll ask a question only someone crazy like me would think of.
What is the smallest, lightest brakes we can use on our cars? I want to run 16" wheels at most, but it would be awesome if I could find lightweight brakes that would let me run 15".
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Some 15 inch wheels will fit over stock brakes, however they're not always the lightest as they're generally intended for rally applications. The usual issue with clearing 15 inch wheels is actually the tie rod.
Enkei 16x7 wheels are like 13 lbs and relatively inexpensive. They clear OEM brakes.
The Subaru FHI 4 pots (as seen on 2006-2007 WRX) are slightly lighter and clear some 15 inch wheels. I believe the rear 2 pots are lighter, but I'm not sure what the net change is since you have to use an adapter bracket. The rear 2 pots have no effect on bias, the front 4 pots shift bias slightly to the rear. They use the same rotors as OEM.
EDIT: I'm wrong on the bias change, the rear FHI 2 pots shift bias forward. Front FHI 4 pots have no effect on bias.
- Andrew