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filthy6 06-21-2014 12:20 AM

stock wheels/ disc brakes
 
I have a chance to buy some stock 16" steel wheels. Anyone use those wheels with disc brakes? Anyone know if it can be done? Right now I have drum brakes and plan to stay that way but would like to know if these wheels preclude me from changing to disc. I have a 9" rear end if that makes a difference. Thanks, Matt

52 Merc 06-21-2014 09:18 AM

They're narrow enough and large enough they should easily clear the typical disc brake kit pieces. I've never heard of anyone having an issue. Where you have a problem is when the wheels are too small and the rim hits on the caliper.

rhopper 06-21-2014 10:26 AM

The only problems I've seen is if the caliper rubs the inside center of the wheel. Sometimes the shape of the center, or the width of the caliper cause problems. Not on F1's in particular, but on old cars in general.

1oldtimer 06-21-2014 06:00 PM

Nope, running outer bump 16x5 wheels and front disc brakes for years.

filthy6 06-21-2014 11:33 PM

Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I think it was a good deal but my $ tree dried up and died overnight because of the drought. Maybe next time. Matt


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