Minimum clearance between caliper and rim

[pferd]

Right now I have about half-a-dime width :huh:

I've read that is all you need, but just wanted to double-check with the real-world experts (pic below)

 

[dave89iroc]

Damn that's close, I'd want more then that

 

[smoked72]

With new pads? Calipers move when applied so measure it applied as well. I would grab a spacer.

 

[pferd]

Thanks for the replies...added some space for peace of mind.