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Old 08-07-2019, 09:07 PM   #1
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Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

Hey all,

Curious what wheel's you're running to clear big disc brake kits. I had to sell my Torq Thrust II's because they don't clear big brakes, but curious what you all are running.

I'm leaning towards Forgeline Grudge wheels, but since I'm in-between jobs I can't yet pull the trigger on expensive custom wheels. Also in the process of selling the home, so if it sells before I get my next gig I may need to look at less expensive wheels that will clear so I can move this truck lol.

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Old 08-08-2019, 08:36 AM   #2
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Re: Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

Not sure what "big brakes" you have, but my Ramblers clear my 13" Wilwoods just fine.


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Old 08-08-2019, 10:26 AM   #3
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Re: Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

Probably a similar size to yours. I'm running Baer's 13" setup. I'll have to look and see what sizes and backspacing they have available. Trying to run something like a 285 front, 305 rear, but some off-the-shelf wheels have some limited sizings.



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Old 08-08-2019, 12:56 PM   #4
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Re: Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

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Probably a similar size to yours. I'm running Baer's 13" setup. I'll have to look and see what sizes and backspacing they have available. Trying to run something like a 285 front, 305 rear, but some off-the-shelf wheels have some limited sizings.



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Mine are 18x9.5(5.25" bs) with 275/35/18 on all four corners. That's the only backspacing offered in this wheel. There's not any real options for wider wheels without going custom 2 or 3-piece wheels. Rocket makes the Attack wheels, but they don't offer the correct backspacing in a 5x5 bolt pattern.

Eventually, I'll upgrade to 18x11 wheels and 315s all around.

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Old 08-08-2019, 09:12 PM   #5
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Re: Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

What are you running in the front suspension? I'd love to stuff like a 295 or 305 in the front, just not sure if only specific aftermarket suspension setups support it, or if generally most do.
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What are you running in the front suspension? I'd love to stuff like a 295 or 305 in the front, just not sure if only specific aftermarket suspension setups support it, or if generally most do.
I have the TCI Engineering pro-touring front and torque arm rear suspension. https://totalcostinvolved.com/produc...evy-c10-truck/

I actually have room for 18x12 and 335s upfront, but the stepside is the limiting factor on my truck. I can only fit 11s and 315s in the rear which limits the front to the same.
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Re: Wheels for big brake kit? What are you running?

Does their crossmember drop the front in and of itself, and if so, by how much? I just see "provides a lowered stance."
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