wrxz24 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I bought a set of 17 inch rims and tires from a guy who owned a 2009 Journey. I put them on this morning and the wheel rubs onto the outside edges of the brake calipers and when I went for a test ride, the rims was taking small metal shavings from the caliper. My question is, can I file down the edge of the caliper to clear the wheel?. I remember seeing this somewhere before but wasn't sure. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drb227 Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Yes, this can be done. I had to have that done to my front calipers when I got my 16" steelies and winter tires. They took very little off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaltso Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I don't see why not if it's just a small amount that would need to be shaved. That's probably what the former owner of the wheels did. If you still have his contact info, it's probably worth asking him if he had to do any shaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I don't see why not if it's just a small amount that would need to be shaved. That's probably what the former owner of the wheels did. If you still have his contact info, it's probably worth asking him if he had to do any shaving. did the 2009's have different type of calipers I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaltso Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 did the 2009's have different type of calipers I wonder? I don't think there has been any brake changes since the original 2009 models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 I filed down the calipers and the wheels fit and no rubbing. All is good. Thanks. Didn't have to ground off too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeM Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have 17" steel rims on my 2012 R/T and no problem with caliper interference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Possibly the rims are not the proper offset for the DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest luv2drive Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I spoke to my mechanic about this as I'm researching to get a set of winter tires. According to him you should never shave calipers, instead use spacers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I spoke to my mechanic about this as I'm researching to get a set of winter tires. According to him you should never shave calipers, instead use spacers. Too late for me but to each his own. The thing is, these rims came off a 2009 journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableguy Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I Have a 2010 SXT with the factory 17in aluminum wheels. The factory wheels are of course fine. I also have a set of 16in wheels with my winter tires and they are good too. I think the offset is your issue for the caliper clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Too late for me but to each his own. The thing is, these rims came off a 2009 journey. If they were 17's and they were rubbing on the caliper, I believe the person you bought it from may have been mistaken... If they were from a Dodge Journey, there would be no rubbing. Even with 16" Rims there isn't any rubbing with OEM Dodge Journey Rims. Glad to hear you got it resolved. Hankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxz24 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 If they were 17's and they were rubbing on the caliper, I believe the person you bought it from may have been mistaken... If they were from a Dodge Journey, there would be no rubbing. Even with 16" Rims there isn't any rubbing with OEM Dodge Journey Rims. Glad to hear you got it resolved. They are fine now. It only took a little to make them fit. They definitely came off the Journey as it was sitting in the garage, when I went and picked them up. I am sure the dealer did the same thing I did and took a grinder and went to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 They are fine now. It only took a little to make them fit. They definitely came off the Journey as it was sitting in the garage, when I went and picked them up. I am sure the dealer did the same thing I did and took a grinder and went to work. I don't think a car dealer selling a new vehicle would grind calipers to fit stock rims. Stock rims are designed to fit without modification, thats why they are stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 So far the shop in the building where I work has tried 3 different sets of steel rims on my R/T. 2 16 inch and 1- 17 inch and all rubbed on the caliper. They have another 17 inch set coming Monday. All where recommended by the suppliers and in the computer as fitting. Good thing we started this process early in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 2012s (depending on build date and drivetrain) have bigger brakes. Smallest that will fit is 17in, and then,i ts a close fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm planning on ordering 17s very soon for the winter. Most likely I'll be ordering from Tirerack. Has anyone had any luck with the 17s from Tirerack fitting over the bigger brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCacher Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm planning on ordering 17s very soon for the winter. Most likely I'll be ordering from Tirerack. Has anyone had any luck with the 17s from Tirerack fitting over the bigger brakes? Same here, looking for 17's for the winter. I have the same queston about 17's on the bigger brakes. Might stop by the dealer some time and see if I can find some newer Journey's with factory 17's on the lot to see how much clearence there is. CanadianTire apparently has their new Nordic's on sale in the next week or two for about $150/tire (buy 3, get 4th free) for the 17's, they charge $80-90 for the steel rims though +$15/tire for balancing. Might go with this unless I can find a better deal somewhere else....or at least a better price on the rims. Let me know what you decide on, I'd be very interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Same here, looking for 17's for the winter. I have the same queston about 17's on the bigger brakes. Might stop by the dealer some time and see if I can find some newer Journey's with factory 17's on the lot to see how much clearence there is. CanadianTire apparently has their new Nordic's on sale in the next week or two for about $150/tire (buy 3, get 4th free) for the 17's, they charge $80-90 for the steel rims though +$15/tire for balancing. Might go with this unless I can find a better deal somewhere else....or at least a better price on the rims. Let me know what you decide on, I'd be very interested. Honestly I would prefer steels for the winter, and at the prices you listed I'd save a fair bit compared to tirerack. I guess one concern though is the TPMS, do Canadiantire have'em ? The price from tirerack isn't too bad for them. I guess I'll have to check out CT this week and see what they have. There is enough of us on here, its too bad we can't get a group buy going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 With the trouble fitting over the larger calipers and rotors I would be cautious ordering online. Talked to the shop today and he has two sets of 17 inch rims coming from different suppliers. According to Tirerack they have a 16 inch package that would fit and 16's would not even clear the large rotors.The first set of 17s did not have enough offset to clear the calipers. Will post next week when I find out how it went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCacher Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yes, that is my concern with ordering on-line, what if they don't fit. Costco apparently gets cheaper rims but you need to be there they day they come in as they go fast. I might check next time I'm there. I'll also check Walmart to see what they charge. Last time I got my rims at CT and brought them to Walmart where I got the tires, they didn't have anymore 17" rims. I got a quote from a place in Kanata but they were pricing some off-brand imported POS that got bad reviews on-line. As for the TPS, I'm temped to go without. I'm not sure what the price is but I didn't get them on my last set of winters and just put up with the TPS warning for the winter. The trick there is to store the tires away from your vehicle (not in your garage) otherwise it will sense them then complain every time you drive away. I always swap tires late and switch back early so it is only a few months of a warning. I'm not sure how much the journey will complain, on my Impala I just had to push a button to acknowledge the alert when I started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 My 2011 gave an alert on the first drive after swapping the wheels, from then on nothing, not even a light. It all went back to normal when the summers were put back on. Neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralRT Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Nice to know how the alert works. I had an old Mazda that would throw an engine light every few months and last a couple months. Although it was just a light it drove me crazy and the mechanic couldn't find any problems with the car. I've priced TPMS from Tirerack and including all taxes, duty, brokerage, and shipping the total price to ship to Ontario is $233 for a set of 4. If you're planning a trip across the border you can save a few bucks. Also, I think the ones from Tirerack and decent quality. Good enough for winters anyway. I have to admit I wasn't too worried about ordering rims online, but given the sizing problems I am starting to wonder if its worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Did anyone call tirerack? They may be aware of the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCCacher Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Got a quote from Costco today for winters. 17" oem rims $48, way cheaper than anywhere else I've been. Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 215/65R17 $172+6(enviro fee)-17.50 ($70 discount/set of 4) installed so basically less than $1000 taxes in installed and balanced. Yes it is for 215/65R17, the shop person said that they were within spec and narrower is better for the winter. Probably will go with costco but might get the 225's instead. Have until Oct 8 to get them as $70 off set ends then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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