Front disc for 17 inch wheels

The Brembo-like calipers are physically big, but if you look at the actual contact patch, it's not that large. With a low enough profile caliper, the general rule of thumb is to take the wheel diameter (17") and subtract it by 4" and that's the largest rotor you could possibly get away with (13" in this case). But it all depends on the wheels too. I have a friend with 14" rotors and Mercedes 8 piston Brembos on a forged 2 piece wheel. It's tight, but it all fits. He made his own caliper brackets.

I'd think any OE wheel would be questionable as thy want a high reliability and low cost (meaning thicker/heavier wheels). But if you got an Enkei, or a wheel that tries to stay on the lighter side or racing applications, you may be able to get away with it more easily.

All good points. One other thing to consider is that it's not just about the diameter of the wheel or how close the caliper is on the rotor. The width of the caliper plays a part too, as Brembo's have the tendency not to clear the spokes on some wheels (you can see that on the notes of a lot of the Mustang Wheels intended for new mustang's, which also have a Brembo option).


Your best bet is to ask Cass, he may know if another one of his customers uses those wheels. I would think with the cobra style kit you'd be ok, but, the only way to know for sure is to try it or find someone that has. That's a pretty popular wheel choice so Cass may be able to help you.