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Oct 5, 2009 | 08:55 PM

joemurr

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can anyone tell me if 2006 sd wheels will fit a 2004 sd? is the bolt pattern the same THANKs

Oct 5, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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Should both be 8 on 170mm. 05 and up had bigger rotors, so I assume they're backwards compatible, just not forward compatible.

Oct 5, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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my friend that owns a tire store said 01 had two diff sizes. not sure if just that year or what??

Oct 5, 2009 | 09:37 PM

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The bolt pattern is the same but the backspacing of the newer wheels will not work with the 99-04 leaf spring front end.

Oct 6, 2009 | 02:36 PM

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THANKS guys

Oct 6, 2009 | 03:51 PM

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The answer is both "yes" and "no". Yes, the 2006 wheels have the same bold pattern as the 2004 wheels. However, the offset/back spacing are different.

The 1999-2004 Super Duties have leaf spring front suspensions. Ford used less back spacing to push the wheel "outward" for better clearance (avoid rubbing). The 2005-Present Super Duties have coil spring front suspensions. Ford used more back spacing to push the wheel "inward" because clearance was not an issue (no leaf springs to rub).

If you use the 2006 wheels, you will need to obtain "spacers" which must be used on the front and rear axles. This will add to the cost of the wheel change. Also, some consider using spacers a safety issue.