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Probably a dumb question about winter tires but......

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So my wife picked up a 2020 St with 21inch wheels with Brembo brakes, she needs winter tires and rims but my concern is will 20inch fit even with those huge calipers in it? I have shopped around and not 1 site has mentioned the brakes being an issue so am I to assume there will be no issue? apologies if this topic has been already asked before. Thanks for the help.
 

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So my wife picked up a 2020 St with 21inch wheels with Brembo brakes, she needs winter tires and rims but my concern is will 20inch fit even with those huge calipers in it? I have shopped around and not 1 site has mentioned the brakes being an issue so am I to assume there will be no issue? apologies if this topic has been already asked before. Thanks for the help.
typically a lower wheel offset will give you more brake clearance however wheel design can also play a factor. Www.Willtheyfit.com May help you compare. But to answer your question partially, Going from 21” to 20” alone will not cause issues.
 

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Where did you get the Brembo's for an ST? I take it you are talking about the Street or Track Pack, which are not Brembo brakes-they are a pretty standard sliding caliper rather than a fixed caliper like higher end braking systems.
Lots of 20" wheels will fit those without worry, even some 18's like the Police Interceptor steelies will fit over the Street/Track pack brakes.
 

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yeah, just get 18" with 255/65/18 winter tires
 

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Where did you get the Brembo's for an ST? I take it you are talking about the Street or Track Pack, which are not Brembo brakes-they are a pretty standard sliding caliper rather than a fixed caliper like higher end braking systems.
Lots of 20" wheels will fit those without worry, even some 18's like the Police Interceptor steelies will fit over the Street/Track pack brakes.
Fake Brembo’s, aka “Frembos”
 

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Was wondering where the OP got Brembos as well...
 

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Where did you get the Brembo's for an ST? I take it you are talking about the Street or Track Pack, which are not Brembo brakes-they are a pretty standard sliding caliper rather than a fixed caliper like higher end braking systems.
Lots of 20" wheels will fit those without worry, even some 18's like the Police Interceptor steelies will fit over the Street/Track pack brakes.
Where did you get the Brembo's for an ST? I take it you are talking about the Street or Track Pack, which are not Brembo brakes-they are a pretty standard sliding caliper rather than a fixed caliper like higher end braking systems.
Lots of 20" wheels will fit those without worry, even some 18's like the Police Interceptor steelies will fit over the Street/Track pack brakes.
My apologies I just assumed that they were because they are red, I didn't go with her to buy it, thanks for the reply.
 

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Give me an hour or 2 & I will send you all my info for my aftermarket winter tires. Hopefully there is a model number for the rimes
My apologies I just assumed that they were because they are red, I didn't go with her to buy it, thanks for the reply.
 

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Here you go. Price is in Canadian. I went with the Euro tech rimes with the Blizzak tires & tps sensors. The model number is in the left side for the rimes.
Thanks so much.....I found PMC tire.com and their site says I can go to a 18 inch (18x6.5) with the performance brakes so I might do that.
 

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Glad you were able to figure something out. My advice is order it sooner then later, the white stuff is coming very soon lol
 

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Thanks so much.....I found PMC tire.com and their site says I can go to a 18 inch (18x6.5) with the performance brakes so I might do that.
PMC tire has been excellent so far. I have bought 2 sets of tires for my other cars from there and the local shops can't touch them for price.
 

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So my wife picked up a 2020 St with 21inch wheels with Brembo brakes, she needs winter tires and rims but my concern is will 20inch fit even with those huge calipers in it? I have shopped around and not 1 site has mentioned the brakes being an issue so am I to assume there will be no issue? apologies if this topic has been already asked before. Thanks for the help.
I got my rims from canada wheels.ca and they held up my order to verify that I had “red calipers” so they were sure new wheels had clearance.
 

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I got my rims from canada wheels.ca and they held up my order to verify that I had “red calipers” so they were sure new wheels had clearance.
I should have added I downsized to 20 inch wheel for winter.
 

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I also ordered from CanadaWheels, they indicate very clearly what will fit and guarantee fitment. I got a set of 18" wheels and they clear the brakes just fine, even though Ford told me it wasn't possible lol. Just got taller tires to accommodate the smaller wheels
 

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How about TireRack. Have not ordered wheels from them before, but they seem to be knowledgeable and will get you set up properly. I would use 20 inch wheels for a nicer look if you can find a good winter tire to match.
 



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