big rims=big disc brakes????

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Mar 8, 2006 | 01:21 AM

2001blazer

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big rims=big disc brakes????

ok so when i get my 20 inch rims am i at risk of warping my brakes or having problems with them i know that itll be harder to slow down and everything but would it need like sport brakes or would stock be sufficient. thanks

Mar 8, 2006 | 02:02 AM

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RE: big rims=big disc brakes????

Upgrading your brakes is ALWAYS a good idea. Your braking distance is going to suffer big time with those big wheels, ESPECIALLY if you've got drums out back.

Mar 9, 2006 | 02:39 PM

Hanr3

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RE: big rims=big disc brakes????

Your braking system is design to stop your truck, plus 5,000 pounds in a trailer.

Sure big tires, rims have some effect. But not a big effect. I am running 33" tires and have NOT noticed much difference in stopping power, and this is on a 20 year truck running the stock disc brakes up front, and stock drums in back.