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Old 11-30-2022, 11:35 AM   #28
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Re: Unexpected disk brake - wheel problem

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Originally Posted by leegreen View Post
I could measure a factory 16 in a day or so if that helps.
I seen online sources saying the base tire for 1/2 tons was 15 and 16. At least around here all the trucks I found back in the day were 16s.....I wanted 15s with the factory shape to the centre and cap clips and never found any.

I have 15x8 aluminum slots, 235/70 on rear and 215/60 front, I like that look.

I've driven other trucks with 235/75/ front and no power steering and it was not a problem.
Thanks Lee. I'm trying to salvage my investment in the 215/75/15 and 235/75/15 tires. Given that I'll need to sell the 15" chrome smoothies that I bought, I'm thinking of moving to a wider 7" Cragar wheel. It has -6 offset, which is a full 12 mm difference from the +6 I have now. Hopefully, that'd be enough to clear the calipers.

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