Traction and Tires

[01silverado]

I got a few traction questions.
Will a 15" wheel fit on an 01 with disk brakes?
You think I can get noticable grip improvements upgrading my tires from a 255 to a 285 width?
Also, I was going to fab up some CalTrac bars. For anybody that owns CalTracs, it doesn’t even look like there is enough room for the 2 plates on either side of the Front of the Leaf Spring. Am I missing something?
thanks for the help

[txarkitekt]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(01silverado &#064; Apr 23 2007, 11&#58;36 AM) [snapback]91010[/snapback]</div>

I got a few traction questions.
Will a 15" wheel fit on an 01 with disk brakes?
You think I can get noticable grip improvements upgrading my tires from a 255 to a 285 width?
Also, I was going to fab up some CalTrac bars. For anybody that owns CalTracs, it doesn’t even look like there is enough room for the 2 plates on either side of the Front of the Leaf Spring. Am I missing something?
thanks for the help
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It all depends on the inside dia. of the wheel compared to the caliper housing/bracket. I tried putting 16" on mine and it rubbed the caliper bracket.

You will get a noticeable improvement going to 285s, but may still have some traction problems...

[SCIV]

Go to 305&#39;s.

Caltracs will fit. You have to take out the factory bushing & steel sleeve and use the new ones with the kit.

[01silverado]

Does anybody make a 305 that is close to 30" diameter? I cant find any.

[zeake]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(01silverado &#064; Apr 23 2007, 05&#58;51 PM) [snapback]91081[/snapback]</div>

Does anybody make a 305 that is close to 30" diameter? I cant find any.
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295-45-20 is about 30.5 and lighter than the 305 look at tire rack in the specs side.

or this link if it works


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?mak...yes&place=7

[01silverado]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(zeake &#064; Apr 23 2007, 07&#58;43 PM) [snapback]91109[/snapback]</div>

295-45-20 is about 30.5 and lighter than the 305 look at tire rack in the specs side.

or this link if it works
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?mak...yes&place=7
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I need some 305s for stock 16" wheels though

[BEATERTRUCK]

I got me some 325/50 15in E/T steets for my 78 beater. I hope they hook&#33;&#33;&#33;

[spinz71]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(01silverado &#064; Apr 24 2007, 12&#58;10 PM) [snapback]91242[/snapback]</div>

I need some 305s for stock 16" wheels though
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I could be wrong but I doubt you&#39;ll find (or want) 305s to fit on a stock 16" rim. Stock rims are like what.....7-7.5" wide? I&#39;ve got 285s and the minimum wheel width is 8"; 8.5 recommended.