Gotta Wheels Question
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Gotta Wheels Question
Correct me if im wrong. Ive been craigslist shopping. i have also read on google that dodge wheels 5x5.5 will fit our trucks. So my question is, Will the dodge ram 20's from the later models fit our trucks?
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Doubt it, the fits are 20 or more years back. The 20s like the Fords are likely Metric.
Take your lug wrench & jack, and do a test fit. Then you will know for sure, if you really like the wheels.
John
Take your lug wrench & jack, and do a test fit. Then you will know for sure, if you really like the wheels.
John
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Anyone know which Dodge wheels fit? I have 10 1/2 inch wide bullet holes, which I like in the back, but limit how much i can lower the front. So i need some narrower wheels, plus I always like to be a little different lol!!!
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Don't quote me, but I believe the Ram 1500's have been using 6 lug wheels for several years. The Ram 2500 & 3500 still use the 8 lug on 6.5" wheels that have been around a long time. Ford switched to the hub centric metric 8 lug wheels on the F250 & F350 when the Superduty models came out in 1999.5.
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The Ram1500's still use 5-5.5 bolt pattern wheels. The problem won't be with the bolt pattern, it will be with the offset. The new Dodge wheels hava a very positive offset and require billet spacers to fit properly. Also the center hole will be too small for older 4x4 applications. The newer Dodges also use large 9/16 lug studs so the wheels have large stud holes, you would need to use duplex lug nuts. Long story short, I wouldn't use them on an older Ford.
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jhooch is absolutely right. I tried a set of 16" dodge wheels from an 84 or so with my 72 F-100. The front ones were OK, but the back rubbed the inside of the wheelhouses.
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The Ram1500's still use 5-5.5 bolt pattern wheels. The problem won't be with the bolt pattern, it will be with the offset. The new Dodge wheels hava a very positive offset and require billet spacers to fit properly. Also the center hole will be too small for older 4x4 applications. The newer Dodges also use large 9/16 lug studs so the wheels have large stud holes, you would need to use duplex lug nuts. Long story short, I wouldn't use them on an older Ford.
What is the stud size on a 1968 F250 C/S with #6900 GVW...1/2 or 9/16? I would go look for myself except the truck is stored out of state. I have a nice set of 2007 Dodge chrome wheels & tires (17x8 rims with 8 on 6.5" bolt pattern) that I'd like to use on the F250. The Dodge studs are 9/16 if I recall.
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Thanks for the correction, I was thinking of early 90's and up Chebby & GMC that went to a 6 lug wheel on the half-tons.
What is the stud size on a 1968 F250 C/S with #6900 GVW...1/2 or 9/16? I would go look for myself except the truck is stored out of state. I have a nice set of 2007 Dodge chrome wheels & tires (17x8 rims with 8 on 6.5" bolt pattern) that I'd like to use on the F250. The Dodge studs are 9/16 if I recall.
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What is the stud size on a 1968 F250 C/S with #6900 GVW...1/2 or 9/16? I would go look for myself except the truck is stored out of state. I have a nice set of 2007 Dodge chrome wheels & tires (17x8 rims with 8 on 6.5" bolt pattern) that I'd like to use on the F250. The Dodge studs are 9/16 if I recall.
Thanks
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Thanks, a test fit will tell the tale when I'm able to do it.
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