Lenso BSX alloys and Brembo brakes query

[Zener]

Just popped over from the other side as I think there may be more Griff than Chim owners on Lenso BSX alloys does anyone use the Lenso 16" front alloys with the big Brembo brake upgrade using the Focus RS 324mm disc? curiosity really , thanks

[v8sss]

I can’t help you with the Lenso wheels but I have a set of Brembo’s which I have only got as far as test fitting. I have found they will fit within a 16”, or in my case a 17” rim but can interfere with the inner face of the wheel. This is because the caliper sticks out from the face of the disc a lot more than a lot of other callipers meaning a thick wheel spacer is required to create the clearance. My new 17” Image wheels in the correct offset of ET25 won’t work without a spacer so I am going to look at other brakes.

[Zener]

v8sss said:

I can’t help you with the Lenso wheels but I have a set of Brembo’s which I have only got as far as test fitting. I have found they will fit within a 16”, or in my case a 17” rim but can interfere with the inner face of the wheel. This is because the caliper sticks out from the face of the disc a lot more than a lot of other callipers meaning a thick wheel spacer is required to create the clearance. My new 17” Image wheels in the correct offset of ET25 won’t work without a spacer so I am going to look at other brakes.

Thank you I know the Imola and Estorils 16" accommodate the Brembo's sadly my current 16's wont hence the question, have had my Brembo set on the to do list for over 4 years due to the wheel dilemma thank you helpful info

[rigga]

As said it all depends on the wheel offset, and the shape of the wheel, spokes with a curve may accommodate the bulkier brembos, but I think Lenso are the cross spoke design? Which look very flat faced, on top of that you'd need spacers, as a couple have the upgrade on the 16" Tvr rims, and at least 5mm were needed to space the wheel out enough to clear the caliper.

Hence why most go to 17" as a minimum.

[Zener]

Thanks Rigga I may take another path now weighing up the better tyre choice for 17's , also realise using the Brembo's with 16" things are marginal at best , I do have 3 16" Imola's one is brand new old stock inc my own two so may make up a set of these

[hillclimbmanic]

I've fitted Alfa Romeo Brembo's and 334mm discs; I had brackets made up, and still needed spacers at the front, with 17"x 7.5" rims...I can't remember the e.t. at the moment.

[Zener]

Much appreciated