will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**mfm3** · 07-07-2013, 04:10 AM

I searched for the answer to this question but was unable to find a definitive answer. I'm sure someone knows if I will have a problem or not.

chuckmc8 · 07-07-2013, 04:55 AM

In my case, 15 steel wheels hit the lower A arm with the 2.5"drop spindles

brokenspoke · 07-07-2013, 05:50 AM

I used 1970 truck wheels

**Clyde65** · 07-07-2013, 05:54 AM

My 15x8" wheel rubbed so I put on 15x6.5 and they dont
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**lolife99** · 07-07-2013, 07:00 AM

Stock what year wheels?
60-70 6-lug?
No.
There is usually not the correct clearance to clear the disc brake caliper that installs on your drop spindle.
Backspacing?
Yes the 15x6.5 steelies usually have the correct backspacing.

You need 71-87 4x4 steelies (6-lug).
Or run a 5-lug set-up with 71-87 2wd steel wheels.

**mfm3** · 07-07-2013, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Stock what year wheels?
60-70 6-lug?
No.
There is usually not the correct clearance to clear the disc brake caliper that installs on your drop spindle.
Backspacing?
Yes the 15x6.5 steelies usually have the correct backspacing.

You need 71-87 4x4 steelies (6-lug).
Or run a 5-lug set-up with 71-87 2wd steel wheels.

The 15" wheels are six lug with 3.5" backspacing. I can go with a 2" drop spindle if I have to. What do you think?

**lolife99** · 07-07-2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfm3

The 15" wheels are six lug with 3.5" backspacing. I can go with a 2" drop spindle if I have to. What do you think?

As long as they are 71-87 4x4 steel wheels,... you will be fine.
Early pre-71 wheels won't work.

mano · 07-07-2013, 03:58 PM

That looks like a pre 71 wheel.

**lolife99** · 07-07-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mano

That looks like a pre 71 wheel.

Yes it is.

Brad54 · 07-10-2013, 11:46 PM

Not to hijack the thread, but there seems to be some good knowledge here--anyone know if vintage 5-slot, 6-lug wheels will clear 2.5-inch spindles and discs?

-Brad

**Clyde65** · 07-11-2013, 08:27 AM

how wide, offset and pictures would help.

07-07-2013, 04:10 AM	#1
mfm3 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW TX Posts: 133	will 15" stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? I searched for the answer to this question but was unable to find a definitive answer. I'm sure someone knows if I will have a problem or not. Last edited by mfm3; 07-07-2013 at 10:38 AM.

07-07-2013, 04:55 AM	#2
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? In my case, 15 steel wheels hit the lower A arm with the 2.5"drop spindles __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

07-07-2013, 05:50 AM	#3
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? I used 1970 truck wheels

07-07-2013, 05:54 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? My 15x8" wheel rubbed so I put on 15x6.5 and they dont Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-07-2013, 07:00 AM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? Stock what year wheels? 60-70 6-lug? No. There is usually not the correct clearance to clear the disc brake caliper that installs on your drop spindle. Backspacing? Yes the 15x6.5 steelies usually have the correct backspacing. You need 71-87 4x4 steelies (6-lug). Or run a 5-lug set-up with 71-87 2wd steel wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-07-2013, 03:58 PM	#8
mano Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 198	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? That looks like a pre 71 wheel.

07-10-2013, 11:46 PM	#10
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? Not to hijack the thread, but there seems to be some good knowledge here--anyone know if vintage 5-slot, 6-lug wheels will clear 2.5-inch spindles and discs? -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

07-11-2013, 08:27 AM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: will 15 " stock wheels clear 2.5" drop spindles? how wide, offset and pictures would help. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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