15" Wheels

[Schimpfy]

Sorry if this isn't the right place for this.

Anyway, I'm looking at throwing a 6" lift on my truck, but with that I need new tires. Right now I have 285/75 16s and I want to go up to 35X12.50s on 15" wheels. Are there any issues with that size wheel on a 1999 K1500? I've seen differing things online and figured I'd ask here. Last thing is if y'all know a good place to find matte black 15" wheels. My google-fu is failing me lately.

Thanks!

 

[98chevyz71]

nope ive had 15's on both my trucks

 

[white_knuckles]

Most new lift kits use a lift spindle on the front of these trucks which require a 17" plus wheel unless you want to run spacers. I just had one of these in and the kid was running a 3" spacer to clear the spindles with a 15" wheel. NOT recommended.

 

[SkyHighColorado]

Most new lift kits use a lift spindle on the front of these trucks which require a 17" plus wheel unless you want to run spacers. I just had one of these in and the kid was running a 3" spacer to clear the spindles with a 15" wheel. NOT recommended.

Most of the 6" kits don't use spindles, however you are correct about running 15's with say a fabtech lift kit.

 

[Schimpfy]

So the Rough Country 6" lift is okay with 15s since you use the stock spindles?

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

Rcx will be fine. The only issues I've seen is with some "thicker" wheel, there will be a slight drag from the front calipers. Touch it a time or 2 with a grinder to knock the edge down if you have any clearance issues and you'll be fine.

 

[Schimpfy]

Cool. Thanks!