Smaller Rims?

**Swatchvy** · 05-05-2009, 05:34 PM

I have an 05 Silverado 1500 reg cab short box with front discs and rear drums and i'm wondering if anyone knows if i can put smaller rims on my truck. It came with 17 inchers on it and im not sure if 16s will fit but if anyone knows i would love to be informed.

**adampaul1964** · 05-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Pretty sure 16's won't fit on the front because the brakes are bigger than the '04, check this post out for more info:
http://www.gmtruckclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21811

**masterfoxscout** · 05-05-2009, 06:32 PM

17" rims are the smallest that can be used on the 2005. I've taken a 16 and 16.5" rims and tried to physically put them on. They do not fit.

**NoelZ71** · 05-05-2009, 08:44 PM

The only way it will fit is if you go with a facotory GM STEEL wheel. The barrel on an aluminum rim will rub the calipers on the front. I would not advise it at all. Just curious, but why do want to go smaller?

**Jimbo74** · 05-05-2009, 11:09 PM

they should fit chevrolet did make the front calibers bigger so they should fit in the front. my 07 nbs has a 16 inch rim on the spare tire and the rest are 17s look at ur spare and if its a 16 try in bolt it on and see

**Swatchvy** · 05-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Well thanks for the info and i will have to check my spare for sure, and i just like smaller rims, plus tire options are more diverse and generally cost less, but whatever im not going to lose any sleep over it.