View Full Version : 22" rims: Do you need to upgrade your brakes???
Trailtoy
01-02-2006, 10:37 PM
If you increase your rim size and tires do you need to replace your rotors and calipers?
ieatglue
01-02-2006, 10:44 PM
Only if you want to. Having 22's makes your rotors look pretty small. If you want to, you can get some slotted / crossdrilled rotors and some new pads for cheap off ebay.
Envoy Fan
01-02-2006, 11:24 PM
Only if you want to. Having 22's makes your rotors look pretty small. If you want to, you can get some slotted / crossdrilled rotors and some new pads for cheap off ebay.
:yes: :yes: Rotors look like little saucers. Actually, the increased weight of the new tire/wheel combo vs. your OEM will dictate if you need more brakes. If a lot of weight difference, you will notice immediately the need for longer time to brake.
Trailtoy
01-02-2006, 11:58 PM
How much is too much weight? Is there a formula to calculate the difference or just a feel in the pedal? I just want to do it right the first time. This could be expensive... I do appreciate your help out there. Thank you
Envoy Fan
01-03-2006, 12:10 AM
How much is too much weight? Is there a formula to calculate the difference or just a feel in the pedal? I just want to do it right the first time. This could be expensive... I do appreciate your help out there. Thank you
Don't know of a formula, but weigh the OEM tire/wheel. Then weigh the tire/wheel combo you are thinking of buying. If the new ones are more than 10# each you probably will wish for new or better brakes :m2:
ninesevens10
01-03-2006, 12:30 AM
FYI, one of my 22s with the tire mounted (265/40/22) weighs right around 75-80lbs.
nando408
01-03-2006, 12:48 AM
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: I upgraded to 22's and i can tell a braking differences from my stocks. I wont go back to stocks though, just drive a little slower :cool: with my chromespinnin :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :laugh: :rotfl: :laugh: :D
ninesevens10
01-03-2006, 12:54 AM
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: I upgraded to 22's and i can tell a braking differences from my stocks. I wont go back to stocks though, just drive a little slower :cool: with my chromespinnin :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :laugh: :rotfl: :laugh: :D
yeah man, not too fast and not too slow...you cant make it look like you're tryin to hard to get them choppin' hahaha