'97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom

[likaroc13]

Well, I got my wheel issue sorted out earlier this week. I drove down to dad's place Monday since the weather was nice. We yanked the wheels & did some light grinding in the problem areas. Then we painted the parts & reinstalled the wheel before a test drive. The fresh paint allowed us to see exactly where it was rubbing each time. It took a little trial & error on both sides until we got it right. But we got it! So, no need for spacers anymore. I went back to check & noticed that I used 4.5" backspacing on the front wheels, per suggestion of an unnamed reputable truck source of another forum. While they did work with a little trimming, I guess a bit less backspacing would've yielded less headache.


I also received the correct bullet center caps for my smoothie wheels. Once I get a chance to clean up my wheels/tires & install dust caps for my hubs, I'll get them on & snap some pics.


Bad news is that the dang chirping has yet again returned with a vengeance.

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Well, I got my wheel issue sorted out earlier this week. I drove down to dad's place Monday since the weather was nice. We yanked the wheels & did some light grinding in the problem areas. Then we painted the parts & reinstalled the wheel before a test drive. The fresh paint allowed us to see exactly where it was rubbing each time. It took a little trial & error on both sides until we got it right. But we got it! So, no need for spacers anymore. I went back to check & noticed that I used 4.5" backspacing on the front wheels, per suggestion of an unnamed reputable truck source of another forum. While they did work with a little trimming, I guess a bit less backspacing would've yielded less headache.

At least you didn't have to buy spacers!

Originally Posted by likaroc13

I also received the correct bullet center caps for my smoothie wheels. Once I get a chance to clean up my wheels/tires & install dust caps for my hubs, I'll get them on & snap some pics.

Can't wait to see the smoothies on!

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Bad news is that the dang chirping has yet again returned with a vengeance.

That sucks, hope you get it figured out soon!

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Hankster

At least you didn't have to buy spacers!

Can't wait to see the smoothies on!


That sucks, hope you get it figured out soon!

Glad I didn't have to use spacers as well! The smoothies have been on for probably a month now. They're not too impressive without the centers though.

As for the chirping, gonna check with some shops to see if anybody has a tool for measuring pulley alignment before I replace anything else. I already mentioned before, but it's so annoying to drive around with it making noise like that.

Also, gotta give a shout out to YBNORML (aka Jason) for hooking me up with a set of dust caps.

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Glad I didn't have to use spacers as well! The smoothies have been on for probably a month now. They're not too impressive without the centers though.

As for the chirping, gonna check with some shops to see if anybody has a tool for measuring pulley alignment before I replace anything else. I already mentioned before, but it's so annoying to drive around with it making noise like that.

Also, gotta give a shout out to YBNORML (aka Jason) for hooking me up with a set of dust caps.

Yeah the noise is pretty annoying. Also, they may have already been on, But I haven't seen them on.. lol

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

2dr Tahoes/Blazers are such unicorns...always fun to see one

Yep, don't see too many around. I like being unique.

Originally Posted by Hankster

Yeah the noise is pretty annoying. Also, they may have already been on, But I haven't seen them on.. lol

I'll try to remember to snap a pic without center caps, just to compare. Once the caps are on, then I have to determine whether I want to run the trim rings or not.