| Re: [GMCnet] Wheel fitment [message #325384 is a reply to message #325381] |
Tue, 24 October 2017 13:12  |
johnd01
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You would think that you could use the wheels from the 1-ton truck if it
will fit in wheel well.
On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Richard Denney wrote:
> The closest point between the wheel and the caliper, when using Manny's
> kit, is theinside corner of the rim of the wheel, right at the tire bead.
> It's close enough that some aftermarket calipers may need some touching up
> with a grinder, according to Karen's instructions. I did not have a
> problem.
>
> The shape of the dome won't be a problem with the spacers or calipers of
> the kit, near as I can tell.
>
> Rick "using non-hub-centered Eagle wheels" Denney
>
> On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 1:09 PM Hal StClair
> wrote:
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>> I'm wondering if going with the one ton front end with associated wheel
>> spacers have permitted the use of late model wheels. It was my
> understanding
>> that the caliper interference was the problem but with the spacers it
>> would seem to eliminate that problem. I know the argument of hub located
> vs
>> stud
>> located wheels but wonder with that issue aside, would a different wheel
>> work. Any insight here?
>> Hal
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