You can always buy 1 of each to see how they fit and look.
Then buy 31 of whatever works for you and your budget.

 

Yep, 03 went to "fine" thread. I have the complete 2004 HD setup with rims lugnuts and centercaps. Bolted right up with no problems.

 

Hey man, YOU'RE the one that didn't see a certain disclaimer line in a certain call out thread during a certain summer visit... Same font size.

 

Thanks for all the info! Can anyone tell me what the maximum width tire will fit on the 18 x 8 inch rim?

 

Well that depends......some installers have limits on tire width vs rim width that they won't violate, other are more flexible.
I run Nitto Dura Grapplers in 305/70R18s on my '04 18" Lariats, Nitto says they are 35.28" X 12.80" and they recommend an 8.5" to 10" rim width.

 

Tom - Do you have any rubbing with that size tire? I am looking at the same size.

 

Yes, at full lock it rubs on the spring behind the axle, but if you back off a little bit on the steering wheel it stops. I plan to mod my new 4.88 front Dana 50 with added steering stops to avoid the rubbing. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-only-8-a.html
The tires just clear both the rear of the plastic fender liner and the bottom of the front bumper without any trimming needed. I have 3 7/8" of additional ride height over stock from my modded X code front springs.




Here you can see where the tire rubs the spring, it's the cleaner spot on the side of the springs behind the tire.

 

You have a wide range of sizes that can go on a given width wheel. Make sure your offset/backspacing is good for your rig. For your Excursion stay with a 0 to +15mm offset to allow the biggest tire to be ran.

 

Soooo, having run into this problem today with the '04 HD 18" rims with the fine pitch lugnuts being fitted to my '02 Excursion.

The HD rims were from a 2wd truck so im looking for 2 '04 HD 4x4 center caps.

Is there an aftermarket alternative? Is there a company that specializes in center caps? Thanks

 

Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions ? Original Equipment Wheels, Rims, Hubcaps and More

or

What I used: https://drillsandcutters.com/3-carbi...-depth-of-cut/

 

Thanks. I like option 1, I'll call blackburn.

 

Well, i fouund and bought 2 front center caps on flebay for a total of $68 and 32 of the dorman 611-230 lugnuts for another $66. An unexpected extra $150 for the '04 HD rims/tires. That's $950 and less than $250 a rim/tire with the tires being in great shape.

I'm sure there are better deals to be had but I think I did alright.

And the guy i bought the rims from had them on his '05 excursion, so he had no idea that the lugs wouldn't work on my '02.

 

Sooooo, not quite 4 months after putting these dorman lugnuts 611-230 on my HD rims, the lugnuts are rusted to hell and back.

What's the solution to not have rusty lugnuts? Use the OEM center caps and lugs from the 16" rims with the HD rims?

Thanks

 

I am having the same problem having had the wheels on for about 8 months.


Mecdac (Mark) I think has been using the Dorman lug nuts for much longer and I would be curious to know if he has had the problem. I priced the OEM 2004 lug nuts and they were like $500 (and not course thread).

 

@mecdac, your fans have a question on rusty lugnuts buddy