Wheel and caliper clearance

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  1. Dangerous Dave

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    Will a 14" slotted aluminum wheel work with disc brakes? Currently have stock 14" 4 lug steel wheels installed. Finally upgrading to 5 lug disc from drums. I know that the stock steel wheel will have clearance problems with the caliper or will I have to go with 15's? I know the latest style is to go bigger But I like the factory look.
     
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    The caliper is not the problem with stock wheels....it is the size of the hole in the wheel to fit over the hub. As long as the hole in the center of the aluminum wheel is big enough...you should be O.K.
     
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    Thanks, I was misinformed about the caliper clearance. This site is great, it is really helpful, especially when you are planning to purchase parts with out physically having them to look at. (Ebay)
     
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