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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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I want to put 15" wheels on my truck! For MT ET Streets. Will they fit? Do I just have to grind off the calipers? There is just so many more options for 15inch tires. Also what size should I run? I have the 4L80E, 4.11s, and an Eaton. Thanks for the help!
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Anybody try this?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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I have heard you have to grind the callipers... but since your only puttin them on the back it might not be so bad grinding them is no big deal though...
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Yes, they will fit but you have to grind the caliper. I have seen it done.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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yep a 4x4 guy did it by grinding the calipers and a spacer.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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There are about 3 or 4 trucks running around here with 15" slicks on them we just grind the caliper, put the wheel on and see where it is rubbing and then grind it some more.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by OUT2WIN
There are about 3 or 4 trucks running around here with 15" slicks on them we just grind the caliper, put the wheel on and see where it is rubbing and then grind it some more.
I was connsidering this since there so many choices with the 15' rim. Any drivability issues after grinding the rear caliper?
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Are we talking aluminum or steel wheels here? I'm pretty sure a 15" steelie will fit with no grinding at all.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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I never heard of any issues after grinding them down.
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Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Have a buddy that ground his down no prob.
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