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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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Question Will 15" wheels fit?

Just got an '02 XLT 4x4 ... has tiny wheels and tires...so an upgrade is in order. Being that 15 inch wheels are so much cheaper, can I run them? Or will they hit my brakes etc.. Any experience or knowledge in the dept. is appreciated.
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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Hi John and welcome to FTE

Nope 15" wheels won't clear the brake calipers.
16s are getting cheaper all the time though now that more vehicles use them.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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No. You need 16-inch or greater wheels for your truck. 15's do not have enough clearence for your disc brakes.

 
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Old Dec 17, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Question Ok Thanx

Thanks guys, anybody know a good place to get more attractive "ford" wheels, also....with factory spacing how wide a wheel can I go. What is factory width and bolt patern? Thanks for all the help.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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Bolt pattern is 5 x 135mm
 
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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7" wide is pretty much standard. I'd like to have 17x8's on mine one day.
 
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