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Will the larger 302mm brakes fit Perfo wheels

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I am at the point where I want / need to upgrade my brakes to the larger 302mm, but I know that there are clearance issues with some / most 16" wheels.
I saw the write up on here about big brakes on small wheels, but the writer references Columbas, while the picture looks like Perfos.
So what fits what, and is grinding necessary ? And are some of the parts available from junkyard P2's ?

Edit: I finally found the pictures of Volvo wheels, and I do have Columbas, not Perfos on Sveedy. Pic in write-up is correct.
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Post by matthew1 »

I'd guess no. The wheels are so similar in appearance and spec, I can't believe they'd be different enough to avoid the bracket modification reality.


Perfo

Size: 6,5 x 16

Offset: 43MM

Rec Tyre Size:
excl AWD 195/50 ZR16 87W*
AWD 205/55 ZR 91W


Columba (from Big Brakes on Small Wheels)

Size: 6,5 x 16

Offset: 43MM

Rec Tyre Size:
excl AWD 205/50 ZR 87W*
AWD 205/55 ZR16 91W
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Post by foggydogg »

Thought about doing this using spacers myself.
Note the comment about the regular space saver not fitting the fronts after wards.
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Post by Goupil »

Columba don't fit, Perfos do.
I've sold my Columbas so can't compare IRL where the difference is, maybe the shape of the barrel ?

Columba pictured here, my Perfos are out of reach on the top shelf under three layers of headliners :lol:
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Post by Sveedy »

The more I think about, I'll just wait and get 17" rims regardless at this point. The clearance between caliper and inner wheel is a little too close for my comfort / environment. One little rock popping up in there, could ruin a wheel.
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Post by Chuck W »

Perfos fit.
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That's what we've run as back-ups on her car with the 302's.
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Post by abscate »

Perfos are better wheels anyhoo…..Colombo’s are always asking you questions….
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Post by BlackBart »

HARR!!

I love Columbas - the curved hub area reminds me of those shaped wooden WWI era propellers. The Perfo is a modernized, more anglular version of it.
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