05 ex wheels
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05 ex wheels
I'm a little confused with wheel spacers(hub centric and reg spacers) I have f250/350 18 inch rims on and they rub when turning not a big deal. I noticed after driving on the beach this year that the rears are rubbing the inner fender wall. So instead of e expense of buying rims again can I just use these?
4 pcs 1/2" Thick | 8x6.5 / 8x170 Wheel Spacers | Billet Aluminum Heavy Duty 8Lug | eBay
4 pcs 1/2" Thick | 8x6.5 / 8x170 Wheel Spacers | Billet Aluminum Heavy Duty 8Lug | eBay
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NO. Those will eliminate the hub-centric part. If you're gonna run those wheels you should really just do it right and get the proper sized spacers from WheelAdapter.com is your number one source for wheel adapters, wheel spacers, used wheels, and wheel studs.
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No, the issue is that in 2005 Ford changed the Super Duty 4X4 line to coil springs in the front. This change also required different offset/backspacing in the wheels to mate up properly with the new hubs and brakes design. All 4X4 EX's have the older design leaf springs in front and the older offset/backspacing. The '05 EX was the only Super Duty family member to keep the leaves in '05 because Ford knew it was the EX's last year and keeping them the same would save money. So ANY wheel from an '05 or later SD truck will require hubcentric $pacer$ to keep the proper wheel track and prevent tire rubbing in turns. Rims from '04 and earlier SD trucks will swap on with no issues. The only plus sized (18") SD rims that fit without issues are the ones shown in my signature below, they were available on some '04 Lariats, King Ranch and H-D Super Duties.
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No, the issue is that in 2005 Ford changed the Super Duty 4X4 line to coil springs in the front. This change also required different offset/backspacing in the wheels to mate up properly with the new hubs and brakes design. All 4X4 EX's have the older design leaf springs in front and the older offset/backspacing. The '05 EX was the only Super Duty family member to keep the leaves in '05 because Ford knew it was the EX's last year and keeping them the same would save money. So ANY wheel from an '05 or later SD truck will require hubcentric $pacer$ to keep the proper wheel track and prevent tire rubbing in turns. Rims from '04 and earlier SD trucks will swap on with no issues. The only plus sized (18") SD rims that fit without issues are the ones shown in my signature below, they were available on some '04 Lariats, King Ranch and H-D Super Duties.
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Thanks, Tom. You were my inspiration to search for these wheels.
As a bonus, I've found the 'wander' symptom is somewhat reduced. I think the 65 series vs. 75 series tires flex follow road grooves less.
As a bonus, I've found the 'wander' symptom is somewhat reduced. I think the 65 series vs. 75 series tires flex follow road grooves less.
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I agree nice looking rims....
But the color is all wrong right Tom.
Actually Forest the color of your X is very sweet and one of my favorites.
Tom, when are the new tires going to arrive?
Tim M
But the color is all wrong right Tom.
Actually Forest the color of your X is very sweet and one of my favorites.
Tom, when are the new tires going to arrive?
Tim M
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Actually Tim, Forest got his screen name from the color of his FIRST EX, Forest Green. That pretty Gold EX with the cool wheels he is wheeling now is named "Midas".
I'll have those new tires any year now...............
I'll have those new tires any year now...............
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