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Old 01-13-2019, 09:17 PM   #1
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15" disc brake rim offset

Hi, Im changing over to front disc brakes and wondering if I can put a spacer behind my rims or has anyone bought rims from wheel vintiques and the size they bought.I have 6 lug 15" rims.
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Old 01-13-2019, 11:08 PM   #2
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

Using spacers to clear the calipers is not a good idea.

I installed the CPP disc 6-lug brake kit and went with 16" X7 " Wheel Vintiques Smoothies.





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Old 01-13-2019, 11:33 PM   #3
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

Are you sure the disc conversion will not fit a 15" ? I've worked on a disc converted truck that has a later model 1970 15" ralley wheel on it. The later 15" wheels are designed for disc brakes, not sure if the original 15" AD wheel profile is different? Wondering if the 15" Wheel Vintiques version is designed with the modern clearanced rim??

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Old 01-13-2019, 11:47 PM   #4
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Are you sure the disc conversion will not fit a 15" ? I've worked on a disc converted truck that has a later model 1970 15" ralley wheel on it. The later 15" wheels are designed for disc brakes, not sure if the original 15" AD wheel profile is different? Wondering if the 15" Wheel Vintiques version is designed with the modern clearanced rim??
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I don't know. 15" might fit. Stock 15" don't, I can tell you that.
I went with 16s to get a much better selection of tire brands and sizes. Not many choices in 15" anymore. Plus, I knew 16" would clear the brakes for sure.
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Old 01-14-2019, 10:45 AM   #5
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

I cant go with the 16s as I have newer 15 coker whitewall tires that are expensive. Its a funny thing because when I did a front disc conversion on my 68 Pontiac I had to change from 14" to 15" in order to fit the conversion which were Camaro brakes. Also my wheels that are on this truck don't seem to be the originals. Maybe I should wait until until I get the order and do the disc brake mounting first to see if they would fit. If anyone has ordered the 15" rims for a disc brake conversion please let me know the size. I'm going to call Wheel Vintique in a little while.
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Old 01-14-2019, 03:41 PM   #6
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

I am running 15" with the conversion but not the stock rims. Aftermarket rims are required. Not sure of my offset but I know 15'' will work.
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

Does anyone know if the rims above would work with the disc brakes?
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Old 01-14-2019, 10:42 PM   #9
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Re: 15" disc brake rim offset

I just went though a million receipts from prior owner. I found an invoice from Jim Carter truck parts. The model number of the rims were mst150 Here is a link. The link states they will fit drum and disc brakes. Hope they fit mine.
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...MST150&i=|||||
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I just went though a million receipts from prior owner. I found an invoice from Jim Carter truck parts. The model number of the rims were mst150 Here is a link. The link states they will fit drum and disc brakes. Hope they fit mine.
http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/p...MST150&i=|||||
Hard to tell on the site, but it looks as if the rims should fit. Best you can do is give it a go, see if they clear when installed.
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Old 01-15-2019, 03:42 PM   #11
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Yes, I hope between the diagram above and the Jim carter ad on their site, I definitely will let everybody know. thanks
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