Longer wheel studs?

Turbotype1,

I understand what you're describing perfectly. As for the wheels, they're probably only rubbing due to the aftermarket calipers you described. Factory KH calipers would have likely set up fine and not caused any contact with the wheel. Since you added spacers so as to allow the wheels to clear the calipers, that is why you don't have enough stud now protruding. It sounds like longer studs are your only option other than going back to factory brake calipers. I'm sure they're available somewhere.