Will 16" OEMs fit on an S?

[pcar-yvr]

I'm looking for some basic wheels to throw some winter tires on my '01 S.

Would rather stay on the road then go off-roading in Canadian winter conditions!

Came across a set of factory 16" rims in great condition at a great price.

BUT - I'm concerned with the bigger brakes on the S - if these things will fit??

Anyone know the answer??

Thanks!

[Paul]

No they will not fit, but I will trade you my rotors and calipers.

[rick3000]

Unfortunately, 16" rims won't fit due to the larger calipers on the S. But I have been using my 17" rims with ContiWinterContacts, and have had no trouble. They do fine in light powder, packed snow, and plowed roads. And as with any non-studded tire they aren't great on solid ice. I am glad you decided to keep it running all year!

[ekam]

Originally Posted by Paul

No they will not fit, but I will trade you my rotors and calipers.

Me too!!!

[pcar-yvr]

Thanks for the quick responses.

I appreciate all your offers for my S brakes - but maybe I'll stick with the current set up :-)

Just have to give up on those 16's and find some 17's now.

Cheers....

[Brucelee]

Your present wheels are stunning!

[angman]

Can he add some spacers to make the 16's work since he has already bought the 16's. I had clearance issues with my 19 inch SSRs in the rear and adding 15 mm spacers solved the problem and improved the look from the rear at the same time.

[pcar-yvr]

Thanks Bruce Lee!! Coming from you, I really appreciate the comment.

Ya, Angman, that would really be cool if the spacers worked. Took me a while to find the 16s (as you know) and I really want a solution before the white stuff hits!