Spindle Selection Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Andrij · 09-30-2021, 01:12 PM

Hello! I'd like to keep my aftermarket 15" rims, I think they look good. Also the city doesn't like project vehicles & parts lying around, you know the song & dance.
I frequently saw the 73-87 spindle posts saying they'd have to get another rim set due to caliper clearance.

Would I also have to switch out rims for the 71-72 spindles due to the caliper?
Also how could I find out if my rim would work? (there are alot of 90's & below vehicles with 15" tires & disc brakes)

I read the stickys & many other posts, Thanks fof all the help & advice!

**HO455** · 09-30-2021, 02:42 PM

We need more information to help you.
What is the width and back spacing of your current 15 wheels?

**michael bustamante** · 09-30-2021, 02:58 PM

short answer... yes... oem 3 nub steel wheels do not clear the claipersbut youre using aftermarket wheels so it shouldnt be a problem

GASoline71 · 09-30-2021, 03:42 PM

I have 15x8 ET slot mags on the front of my 1972 GMC. They rubbed on the calipers when I first installed them. They were rubbing on the center of the calipers where it is raised from the casting process. So I just took a grinder to the calipers and now have about 1/16" of clearance. Only issue is, the tires shop can't use stick on weights to balance the rims and tires.

Gary

Andrij · 10-03-2021, 12:44 PM

Appreciate the replies!
Gary, I like the answer... I try to avoid all that, but these [cheap] parts can be their own problem.
Thanks HO455 I'll look at that too...
Backspacing of the rim is 4"
7.25" center to inside edge, 14.5" total inside radius edge to edge

09-30-2021, 01:12 PM	#1
Andrij Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 37	Spindle Selection Help Hello! I'd like to keep my aftermarket 15" rims, I think they look good. Also the city doesn't like project vehicles & parts lying around, you know the song & dance. I frequently saw the 73-87 spindle posts saying they'd have to get another rim set due to caliper clearance. Would I also have to switch out rims for the 71-72 spindles due to the caliper? Also how could I find out if my rim would work? (there are alot of 90's & below vehicles with 15" tires & disc brakes) I read the stickys & many other posts, Thanks fof all the help & advice!

09-30-2021, 02:42 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,393	Re: Spindle Selection Help We need more information to help you. What is the width and back spacing of your current 15 wheels? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

09-30-2021, 02:58 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Spindle Selection Help short answer... yes... oem 3 nub steel wheels do not clear the claipersbut youre using aftermarket wheels so it shouldnt be a problem __________________ 1967custom

10-03-2021, 12:44 PM	#5
Andrij Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 37	Re: Spindle Selection Help Appreciate the replies! Gary, I like the answer... I try to avoid all that, but these [cheap] parts can be their own problem. Thanks HO455 I'll look at that too... Backspacing of the rim is 4" 7.25" center to inside edge, 14.5" total inside radius edge to edge



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