Rims and Years

[ithumpwheniwalk]

Apologies in advance, I tried searching the forums but came up with a bunch of unrelated stuff. Anyone know when rim sizes changed for the Superduty? I have an e99 7.3 and a friend has a 2003 7.3 and is wondering if my rims will fit his truck. I have access to some obs aftermarket rims, as well as some 6.4 stockers, but not sure on the bolt pattern. Any info would be appreciated!

 

[eng53ine]

Bolt pattern changed in 99 superduty is 8x170 obs is different. Anything 99-04 will fit, anything 05-current will fit but will need a spacer to prevent rubbing on the leafs. Most run a 2" spacer.


02 ccsb, lariat, 7.3 auto, 4x4, 4" duals, 6637, IH bellowed up pipes, RiffRaff billet wheel.

 

[ithumpwheniwalk]

thanks very much!

 

[B.Warning]

All obs trucks are 8x6.5

99-current srw trucks are 8x170

99-04 drw trucks are 8x170

05-current drw trucks are 8x200

05+ trucks have different axles, in order to run a 05+ wheel on a 99-04 you must run a 2" spacer.

 

[sootie]

:whs:

also-you cannot run a stock 16" rim from a 99-04 on an 05+ as it rubs the brake calipers.

 

[Jeff H]

is this true on a 2 wheel drive also?

 

[Carolina444]

Do I have to run a spacer on a 99 2wd for a set of newer stock rims?

 

[mandkole]

Yes-- all earlier wheels have an offset that is 1.6" more positive than the later wheels. The spacer just makes that up.

Look at this thread on the excursion... http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57516