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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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99 Expedition wheels

could someone tell me if 15" wheels will fit on a 99 expedition 8.8 rear axle. thanks a lot guys.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Probably not enough space to clear the disk brakes. You need 16's minimum.

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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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thanks!
anyone know for sure? willing to grind down the caliper for a little more clearance, and the wheels will have like 3" of backspacing (8"wheel) dont have them to test fit them know. wanting to avoid buying new wheels but if i have to i guess i have too.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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well after some measuring it looks like 15" wheels will be just to close. some 16" its gonna be. this 8.8 is going under my jeep anyways and i'll need new tires buy the time this is ready so why not wheels too. dont know if yall are gonna hate me because of this but lets hope not. can yall give me any specs on this axle? thanks a ton
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