Well i keep looking at my back brakes and it really doesnt look like I can run any thing smaller than 17s due to my "max trailering package" oversized rear disc brakes. Does anyone know for sure whether 17 is my minimum or will a set of 16s fit over the rear disc or am i stuck trying to find slicks for 17s?
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
Originally Posted by farmtruc
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
I'm not sure what the measurement is for your rear discs, but I was able to fit 16's on the front of my 06 Silvy when most thought the smallest you could go is 17. I only have about 1/8th between my calipers and rims, but they fit. Not sure if it helps, but the rims I got through Summit were only about $60 ea.
I have a 2011 model and I'm 99% sure that 16s will not fit.
I haven't personally tried it is why I won't say 100%.
I run 18s on the street and I run 17s at the track.
With the 17" wheels there is tad bit less than an 1/8" of clearance between wheel and brakes.
This is with GM stock 5 star 17" wheels.
2013 EC Silverado aka redruM (Just a couple bolt ons.)
2007 RC Silverado aka ?
1998 Trans AM aka Red Dragon
"Your pull your truck to the track on a trailer, I race you with a truck that pulled a trailer to the track."
Correct! 17's are as small as you can go! Hell, aren't our rear brakes 15"?
MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
2011 GMC CCSB
Flaco Tune, CAI, Muffler
13.8 @100
340hp 352tq
Thanks for clearing that up guys! Im thinkin about running the 28/11.5/17 Mickey T's
What sive are yall running?
2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
49 Ford F1
355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed
Lots of people are switching to M&H.
T-RAV99 GMC | 5.3 | Skinny White Guy Tuned
Yes, I would look at the M&Hs and compare first.
On the street I run like a 305/40 18 drag radial.
On the strip I run a little 28/10 17 slick.
Both of these are temporary set ups.
2013 EC Silverado aka redruM (Just a couple bolt ons.)
2007 RC Silverado aka ?
1998 Trans AM aka Red Dragon
"Your pull your truck to the track on a trailer, I race you with a truck that pulled a trailer to the track."
Just grind the calipers.
The rear brakes are too big on the 6.2's.
Grinding the caliber won't work. The bigger motor forces the
Larger brakes option.
MY TRUCK IS A HYBRID!!! IT BURNS GAS AND RUBBER....
2011 GMC CCSB
Flaco Tune, CAI, Muffler
13.8 @100
340hp 352tq
Check out M&H tires I think they have a good selection for 17's
2002 ECSB 2WD 5.3
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1984 Camaro 408 SBC
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