Allow Wheels For 2003 E350

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Sep 25, 2021 | 01:09 PM

coolfeet

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Allow Wheels For 2003 E350

I am looking for 16" Allow Wheels For a 2003 E350. I am unsure how to find the correct size. I am looking for functional wheels and don't need anything pretty. Does anyone have any suggestions on what brand to buy? I want natural color-no paint or chrome.

Thanks!

Sep 25, 2021 | 01:27 PM

tabijan

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Check tirerack.com . Not much selection of natural finish wheels.

Sixto
07 E320 5.4 176K miles

Sep 25, 2021 | 01:31 PM

coolfeet

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I found 2 good choices at TireRack.com.

Thanks! The steel wheels on my van are not OEM. I believe they are contributing to the front-wheel run-out that is felt in the steering wheel. Additionally, I don't like the wheels! I should have kept the Ford OEM stock steel wheels. Never had issues with them. Too late as I sold them with the last E350 van.

Sep 25, 2021 | 04:59 PM

T-wood

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Coolfeet,
Let us know what you decide to go with. I have been set on using some obs f250 or f350 aluminum wheels. I like the style and i think they are made by alcoa. Unfortunately they are always sold by the time i find them.

Sep 25, 2021 | 05:35 PM

coolfeet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by T-wood

Coolfeet,
Let us know what you decide to go with. I have been set on using some obs f250 or f350 aluminum wheels. I like the style and i think they are made by Alcoa. Unfortunately, they are always sold by the time i find them.

I have been looking for Alcoa wheels too. I found a set locally and was advised by the seller that the wheels would not fit my van year.

Sep 26, 2021 | 03:43 AM

JWA

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I have been looking for Alcoa wheels too. I found a set locally and was advised by the seller that the wheels would not fit my van year.

Get yourself one of these: Wheel Bolt Circle Gauge

Sep 26, 2021 | 06:04 AM

matt167

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I have a customer with about a 2000 E350, and it's actually a 7.3L. It sits on OBS Alcoa wheels and looks great for being an old work van.. The E series is 8x6.5" It never got the Metric bolt circle that I'm aware of, so OBS F250/350 wheels will work. Dodge wheels may work too

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Sep 26, 2021 | 10:34 AM

coolfeet

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Get yourself one of these: Wheel Bolt Circle Gauge

That's a nice tool to have when buying used rims. For a certain period of time, the E350 vans must all have the same bolt pattern size (for example, 1998-2007). I am looking for a compatibility guide that I can refer to before buying s set of rims. Buying new rims may be the best option for me as most come with the installation. The rims will fit as the installer/retailer will not install the rims. The only exception for me is finding a nice set of Alcoa rims for cheap.