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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Hey is there any way that i can but 15s on my truck 97 f150 lariat, a buddy a mine has a 00 gmc 1500 and he ground a little off his calipers to fit them on. Will my calipers be alright if i do that?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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i dont think its a good idea!!
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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If I remember correctly, a 15 inch wheel won't clear the brakes on our trucks.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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the factory 16" wheels just clear the caliper, in fact i have scraped off stick on wheel weights, so you would have to take off almost a half inch from caliper.... wouldnt recomend it!
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