07+ Brake upgrade on a 00-06 NBS, is it worth it?

[HiHoeSilver]

Don't forget about the spare wheel as well. It's 16" on GMT800, so you need to replace it as well

You just need to swap rear to front and use the spare in the rear in case of a flat.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Don't forget about the spare wheel as well. It's 16" on GMT800, so you need to replace it as well

It would still fit on the rear. If you had a flat in the front you could swap back to front and replace the rear with the spare

 

[TheAutumnWind]

You just need to swap rear to front and use the spare in the rear in case of a flat.

Hmm didn't see your post. Well said.

 

[George B]

Not sure I would want to do that on the side of the road. Thats the most dangerous place to be. I think after one time with traffic flying by as you change two wheels out you will go get a spare that will fit in all four positions. I know I would.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Not sure I would want to do that on the side of the road. Thats the most dangerous place to be. I think after one time with traffic flying by as you change two wheels out you will go get a spare that will fit in all four positions. I know I would.

I agree with that statement, but it's an option for some.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I agree with that statement, but it's an option for some.

Also--isn't this option only good if you have 2wd? I've read running different size tires will ruin a transfer case in the front--and can't be good for your rear either.

 

[George B]

Also--isn't this option only good if you have 2wd? I've read running different size tires will ruin a transfer case in the front--and can't be good for your rear either.

If the overall diameter and circumference is different then you would have an issue. We are discussing different wheel and tire combinations that have the same diameter and circumference so there won’t be an issue.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Also--isn't this option only good if you have 2wd? I've read running different size tires will ruin a transfer case in the front--and can't be good for your rear either.

I think AWD is the real bugger here. I agree it can't be great either way, though.

If the overall diameter and circumference is different then you would have an issue. We are discussing different wheel and tire combinations that have the same diameter and circumference so there won’t be an issue.

Mine are different since the new shoes. But, I say 10 ply LT rated tires ftw.

 

[Sasquatch]

When i went to 20 inch wheels i got a spare from an escalade in the junkyard that had 20`s from the factory, I can`t remember the exact size but it is very close to the same diameter as a 275/55/20 and fits perfectly in the spare tire location.

 

[ivin74]

When i went to 20 inch wheels i got a spare from an escalade in the junkyard that had 20`s from the factory, I can`t remember the exact size but it is very close to the same diameter as a 275/55/20 and fits perfectly in the spare tire location.

Do you mind posting some pictures of the spare on the spare location.