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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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smaller rim size?
so I have an 05 f250 fx4, it has the stock 17 inch rims, I found somebody that is selling some rims that are 16's will they fit on my truck with out any problems? they are off of an older super duty,but not sure if it's going to mess with anying since i"m going from a 17 to a 16... thanks
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Don't think they will work. They went to 17 inch wheels in 05 because of bigger brrakes. 16 inch wheels won't clear the brakes.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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ya thats what I sas affaid of.. what if I got like a 1" spacer..?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Spacer wouldn't help either. The rim still won't clear the caliper.
 
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well crap.. thanks for the help guys
 
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