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Thumpt · 10-08-2012, 02:34 AM

Hi all I need to know what is the smallest wheel that will have clearance on Baer 13" eradispeed rotors complete with c-5 callipers. They will be put on a 69 c-10 shorty for transport only.
Thanks Mark.

andrewmp6 · 10-08-2012, 04:30 AM

I think 17s or 18s will clear the brakes.

Zoomin · 10-08-2012, 11:38 AM

17's will be tight, but you will have to watch for interference with the valve stem.

Scottshotrods · 10-08-2012, 11:55 AM

17 inch wheel will clear a 13 inch wheel

Justin

Thumpt · 10-08-2012, 07:17 PM

Really just need something pretty stock looking without having to spend a fortune, can somebody suggest a wheel please.
Thanks Mark.

andrewmp6 · 10-09-2012, 03:30 AM

If you not gonna drive on them you could just cut out out pywood circles for wheels,Or make a paper template of your lug pattern and hit the junkyard see what you can find.If you have to buy something look at http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...roducts_id=100

gringoloco · 10-09-2012, 09:27 AM

Not all 17" wheels will fit. That diameter should be enough to clear the inside of the hoop, depending on the wheel. The problem you run into with the C5 caliper is how far they stick out towards the spokes.

You can use 98-2000 f-body calipers to gain a little clearance, or a small spacer if needed. There is also the option of using the C4 HD rotor that has 1/2" more offset, pushing the caliper away from the spokes.

Kore3 has templates you can print to verify fitment.

What year truck and what is the stock look you're going for?
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Pro Performance · 10-09-2012, 11:18 AM

If you are looking to just roll it around, you can pull the caliper and then a 17" wheel will fit and won't have to worry about the caliper offset as well. As mentioned above, not all 17" wheels will clear... it depends on the wheel and also it backspace since that will change the drop center and where it sits according the to caliper.

I say pull the caliper if you don't need it for much up purposes, and roll around without it.

Travis

gringoloco · 10-09-2012, 11:43 AM

Stock wheels may fit with the caliper removed...
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Thumpt · 10-10-2012, 04:18 AM

Thanks for all suggestions guys, i should have said that i need the truck to look pretty stock as i am thinking of importing it back to Australia and generally the truck must appear stock, ie. no big wheels, blower sticking out of the bonnet, tubbed or chasis mods ect.
Mark

andrewmp6 · 10-10-2012, 06:36 AM

Why not put stock brakes back on it so you can run factory wheels,Once you get it to aus and legal put the big brakes back on it.

10-08-2012, 02:34 AM	#1
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Hi all I need to know what is the smallest wheel that will have clearance on Baer 13" eradispeed rotors complete with c-5 callipers. They will be put on a 69 c-10 shorty for transport only. Thanks Mark.

10-08-2012, 04:30 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors I think 17s or 18s will clear the brakes.

10-08-2012, 11:38 AM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors 17's will be tight, but you will have to watch for interference with the valve stem. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-08-2012, 11:55 AM	#4
Scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: oxnard ca Posts: 2,201	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors 17 inch wheel will clear a 13 inch wheel Justin

10-08-2012, 07:17 PM	#5
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Really just need something pretty stock looking without having to spend a fortune, can somebody suggest a wheel please. Thanks Mark.

10-09-2012, 03:30 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors If you not gonna drive on them you could just cut out out pywood circles for wheels,Or make a paper template of your lug pattern and hit the junkyard see what you can find.If you have to buy something look at http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...roducts_id=100

10-09-2012, 09:27 AM	#7
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Not all 17" wheels will fit. That diameter should be enough to clear the inside of the hoop, depending on the wheel. The problem you run into with the C5 caliper is how far they stick out towards the spokes. You can use 98-2000 f-body calipers to gain a little clearance, or a small spacer if needed. There is also the option of using the C4 HD rotor that has 1/2" more offset, pushing the caliper away from the spokes. Kore3 has templates you can print to verify fitment. What year truck and what is the stock look you're going for? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-09-2012, 11:18 AM	#8
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors If you are looking to just roll it around, you can pull the caliper and then a 17" wheel will fit and won't have to worry about the caliper offset as well. As mentioned above, not all 17" wheels will clear... it depends on the wheel and also it backspace since that will change the drop center and where it sits according the to caliper. I say pull the caliper if you don't need it for much up purposes, and roll around without it. Travis

10-09-2012, 11:43 AM	#9
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Stock wheels may fit with the caliper removed... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-10-2012, 04:18 AM	#10
Thumpt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Victoria Posts: 35	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Thanks for all suggestions guys, i should have said that i need the truck to look pretty stock as i am thinking of importing it back to Australia and generally the truck must appear stock, ie. no big wheels, blower sticking out of the bonnet, tubbed or chasis mods ect. Mark

10-10-2012, 06:36 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Wheel clearance for 13" rotors Why not put stock brakes back on it so you can run factory wheels,Once you get it to aus and legal put the big brakes back on it.

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