also posted to Expy/Navi forum, but there's more traffic over here with the F150s, worth a shot......

Can anyone comment on the differences between these wheels?

stock alloy - 2003 Expedition 6x135mm @ 17 in diameter

vs.

SVT alloy - 2012 Raptor 6x135mm @ 17 in diameter

What are the width of these rims? 8 in? 9 in? Any difference in backspacing?

I have 03 Expy with the 265/70/17 tires. Need to replace before snow flies. I'm considering the Raptor wheels and running a 295/70/17. The Raptor wheels I'm considering buying used have the 315/70/17 tires on them. My research tells me they wouldn't fit my Expy without a bit of a lift. Seems several folks have run the 295s without lifts on factory rims. I am very likely to at least add a leveling kit to get rid of the ugly raked stance.

Maybe the Raptor wheel backspacing (if different) would allow the 315s with just a front leveling kit.

Anyway, thanks for your comments.

-C.J.