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independentcustoms · 11-04-2009, 01:37 PM

I'm looking to get away from the 16.5" wheels on my truck, and I'm curious-is there any reason why I can't switch to a 15" wheel? Is there a clearance issue related to the calipers, or will the 15's work fine? Thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-04-2009, 05:41 PM

15's are very hard to find becouse they are not technicly DOT compliant. They may have issues with clearance on disk brakes... never seen them over disks, only drums

tncdrew · 11-04-2009, 06:00 PM

16" work really well, also with a lot of options.

haminator · 11-04-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by independentcustoms

I'm looking to get away from the 16.5" wheels on my truck, and I'm curious-is there any reason why I can't switch to a 15" wheel? Is there a clearance issue related to the calipers, or will the 15's work fine? Thanks

I had some 15" chrome spokes (8 hole ) once, never got to mount them over disc brakes. I was told they may interfere with the caliper but they could be ground off for clearance. The interference may not be much. I think your wheel choices would be better with 16", stockers with hub caps still look good.

PowerPro · 11-04-2009, 07:23 PM

I put 16's on my truck- there's a lot more options with 8 hole 16's.

Les Schwab said the 15's wouldn't fit.

independentcustoms · 11-04-2009, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys. I couldn't find a 15in wheel I liked anyway. I'll try to find a 16, I just want a steel smooth wheel.

11-04-2009, 01:37 PM	#1
independentcustoms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 133	C20 Wheel Ques I'm looking to get away from the 16.5" wheels on my truck, and I'm curious-is there any reason why I can't switch to a 15" wheel? Is there a clearance issue related to the calipers, or will the 15's work fine? Thanks

11-04-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: C20 Wheel Ques 15's are very hard to find becouse they are not technicly DOT compliant. They may have issues with clearance on disk brakes... never seen them over disks, only drums

11-04-2009, 06:00 PM	#3
tncdrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bethel Island, CA Posts: 21	Re: C20 Wheel Ques 16" work really well, also with a lot of options.

11-04-2009, 07:23 PM	#5
PowerPro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68	Re: C20 Wheel Ques I put 16's on my truck- there's a lot more options with 8 hole 16's. Les Schwab said the 15's wouldn't fit. __________________ 1970 C20 LWB Fleetside with a 472 Caddy engine! TH400 Restoration in progress 07 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom 83 Honda V-45 Magna

11-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#6
independentcustoms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 133	Re: C20 Wheel Ques Thanks guys. I couldn't find a 15in wheel I liked anyway. I'll try to find a 16, I just want a steel smooth wheel.



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