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cochino12 · 07-25-2005, 09:17 PM

Will a 15" rim clear the brakes on my '73 K20? I want to get new wheels/tires and have found some really good deals on 33-35" tires but they are all 15".

full foot notch · 07-25-2005, 09:55 PM

i think it all revolves around the backspacing of the rim, more of that if the rim is not deep, it should clear the caliper, but if the rim backspacing is deep, it will most likely work with a little caliper grinding

im not an authority on the 72 axle, but thats usual on the 3/4 ton setups ive seen

milehightoyz · 07-26-2005, 12:49 AM

i dont see why it wouldnt work.

*1FaastC10* · 07-26-2005, 01:37 AM

wont work on a K20 without clearancing the calipers and caliper mount brackets.

07-25-2005, 09:17 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I feel stupid even asking but..... Will a 15" rim clear the brakes on my '73 K20? I want to get new wheels/tires and have found some really good deals on 33-35" tires but they are all 15". __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

07-25-2005, 09:55 PM	#2
full foot notch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central florida Posts: 3,223	i think it all revolves around the backspacing of the rim, more of that if the rim is not deep, it should clear the caliper, but if the rim backspacing is deep, it will most likely work with a little caliper grinding im not an authority on the 72 axle, but thats usual on the 3/4 ton setups ive seen

07-26-2005, 12:49 AM	#3
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	i dont see why it wouldnt work.

07-26-2005, 01:37 AM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	wont work on a K20 without clearancing the calipers and caliper mount brackets.



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