Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blu87 · 03-20-2010, 05:57 PM

I've been told by a number of people that Escalade/Denali wheels can be used on a 1/2t Silverado. I've tried but there is binding on the rear caliber. Can the caliper be ground down enough w/o a safety concern to mount these wheels. Looks like about an 1/8" off the outside caliper edge might do it.

**truckdude239** · 03-20-2010, 06:57 PM

some say yes. but i not going to say yes any kinda of grinding on a brake part seems like a major no no to me. i have seen it done though

**bwood** · 03-20-2010, 08:32 PM

What year are the new wheels? If they are from a 99 or older Escalade/Denali they may not work. I they were from a year model similar to yours or newer, they should work.

bluex · 03-21-2010, 01:24 PM

Ya, I have 05 denali 17" on my 07 classic. They fit no problem, but I also have rear drums.

Are the rims your trying to use 16's? If you can get a set of 17's you might not have this issue.

fiddy9apache · 03-21-2010, 03:14 PM

i had rear dics and ran a 16in wheel on my 02 chevy. you can grind on the caliper with out any issues.

blu87 · 03-22-2010, 11:28 AM

Thanks for all the info guys I'm going to try a set of 1/4" wheel spacers.

03-20-2010, 05:57 PM	#1
blu87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 270	Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado I've been told by a number of people that Escalade/Denali wheels can be used on a 1/2t Silverado. I've tried but there is binding on the rear caliber. Can the caliper be ground down enough w/o a safety concern to mount these wheels. Looks like about an 1/8" off the outside caliper edge might do it. __________________ Gene

03-20-2010, 06:57 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado some say yes. but i not going to say yes any kinda of grinding on a brake part seems like a major no no to me. i have seen it done though __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-20-2010, 08:32 PM	#3
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado What year are the new wheels? If they are from a 99 or older Escalade/Denali they may not work. I they were from a year model similar to yours or newer, they should work. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

03-21-2010, 01:24 PM	#4
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado Ya, I have 05 denali 17" on my 07 classic. They fit no problem, but I also have rear drums. Are the rims your trying to use 16's? If you can get a set of 17's you might not have this issue. __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

03-21-2010, 03:14 PM	#5
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado i had rear dics and ran a 16in wheel on my 02 chevy. you can grind on the caliper with out any issues.

03-22-2010, 11:28 AM	#6
blu87 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 270	Re: Swaping wheels on an '04 Silverado Thanks for all the info guys I'm going to try a set of 1/4" wheel spacers. __________________ Gene



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