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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Default 15" wheels and disk brakes. what works?

i think ive just about outgrown the hoosier 28" slicks. i cant seem to get them to hook anymore so i need to step up the rubber. 15" wheels have more options, more sizes and softer compound. the problem is these disk brakes on my truck.

what 15" wheels have been used in the past and will work with some caliper grinding?
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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i have 15x8 mickey thompson classic 2 wheels that i have on my 2000 silverado. i had to grind the calipers down a bit to make them work actually im selling them with 28' full hoosier slick that hook like a mother!! 350$ :]
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 05:53 PM
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Can you msg me an let me send you pics of what iv grinded so far an what it looks like an you help me with any advice or anything to help make this any bit safer an better ?
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 09:15 AM
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His post was 13 years ago.

1320 makes a 15" disc brake conversion kit: https://1320wheels-com.3dcartstores....AIR_p_107.html

I think it's a good amount you would have to take off the factory caliper and then you have to deal with the rotor and a very slim selection of wheel that would clear the rotor unless you are going to run an offset that sticks the wheel 2" outside of the rear box side.
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 11:18 AM
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old thread... I ended up with Bogart wheels and used S10 calipers that had to be ground down.
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