Before I place pistol next to my head...

[caleb22]

Please give me some good news.

Besides the heck of a time and 5 hour search I had finding someone to mount my US Wheel chrome rims to my new Goodyear 33x12.50x15 MTR's, I now have the problem of mounting them on my 89 Blazer. When I placed the tire/rim on the Blazer it touches the brake caliber, thus not allowing the wheel to go all the way on. When I ordered the rims I made sure and checked the backspacing I needed before I placed the order.

What in the world can I do to fix this dilemma? Let me know what info you may need to help me...guns loaded, just sitting here with it cocked.

 

[kgblazerfive]

Grinder= problem fixed.
just grind down some of the caliper

 

[cbbr]

Check this.

 

[caleb22]

I started the grind process on the driver side wheel caliper. I spun the wheel a few times and found the high spots. However, after a small amount of grinding I have realized that a large amount will need to be done to the caliper on the side.

Would it be against any safety rules for me to use a 1" spacer in the front to get the clearance I need? I just ordered a 2" spacer for the rear from Harold's.

 

[tRustyK5]

Keep grinding, there is a lot of meat on the caliper...

rene

 

[caleb22]

The problem I see is that there are two bolts that hold the caliper on (I'm not a brake guy so forgive me). I'll have to grind them too.

 

[89GMCSuburban]

Uhhh, what? You have pics? What's the backspacing on the wheels and what axles do you have?

 

[beater_k20]

What's the backspacing on the wheels and what axles do you have?

might have been good for someone to ask that kind of question before giving advice.

 

[ProJunkRacing]

might have been good for someone to ask that kind of question before giving advice.

ditto

 

[caleb22]

89 Blazer, 6 lug, and the rims I got have a 4 3/4 backspace to them, 15".

 

[WhiteBurb]

are the wheels 8" or 10" wide. For 8", i believe you need 3 5/8" backspacing. i don't know about 10"s.

 

[sandawgk5]

I do not know about 4 3/4 backspacing but I do know that a 15X8 with 4 1/4" backspacing will fit with no problem on your setup. I have to grind the **** out of my front 60 to get the same combo to fit.

Ira

 

[caleb22]

These are the specs of what I bought:

Brand:U.S. WheelProduct Line:U.S. Wheel 97 Series Chrome Modular WheelsRim Diameter (in):15Rim Width (in):8.00Backspacing (in):4.75Beadlock Functional:NoBeadlock Included:NoRim Material:SteelCenter Material:SteelWheel Finish:ChromeLug Nut Seat Style:Conical seatWheel Construction:2-pieceConical Seat Taper:60 degreeHub Centric:NoCenter Bore Diameter (in):4.28Center Cap Included:NoOffset (mm):+6Valve Stems Included:NoQuantity:Sold individually.
Wheel, Chrome Modular, 15 in. x 8 in., 6 x 5.5 in. Bolt Circle, 4 3/4 in. Backspace



Do I need to return these and get ones with 4 1/4 or 3 5/8 backspace?



.

 

[ProJunkRacing]

i woulda got 4 .25

 

[BozoWise]

i woulda got 4 .25

X2 I know that isn't what you wanted to hear though. DO NOT grind the caliper cross bolts

 

[BadDog]

Did you say 6 lug, as in 1/2 ton? Should be no grinding required. But, 4.75" back spacing is a bit much...

 

[caleb22]

Will these work? I'll just sell the other ones...


Rim Diameter (in):15
Rim Width (in):8.00
Backspacing (in):3.75
Beadlock Functional:NoBeadlock Included:No
Rim Material:SteelCenter
Material:SteelWheel
Finish:ChromeLug Nut
Seat Style:Conical seat
Wheel, Chrome Modular, 15 in. x 8 in., 6 x 5.5 in. Bolt Circle, 3 3/4 in. Backspace

 

[sandawgk5]

Ya they sure will. The only problem with your other wheels is you are hitting the dropwell of the rim with the caliper due to the large backspacing. 3 3/4" backspacing will keep your scrub radius near what it is with stock wheels.

Ira