Downsizing wheels size
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Downsizing wheels size
Hey all, i do some offroading with my 01 f150 4x4 and it has the stock 17 inch rims. Since these are a less common size when it comes to offroading, i was wondering if downsizing rim sizes would have any negative effects. I would only go to 16" or 15" if i could find some with the same lug pattern. Ive heard of it being bad as far as the front disks. Any inputs? Thanks.
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you can as long as the breaks fit i have 16's on my truck and i know i cant go smaller.
the only other way you can go smaller would be to get rims the have a crazy offset so they will stick out of your truck like a mother!
the only other way you can go smaller would be to get rims the have a crazy offset so they will stick out of your truck like a mother!
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try to keep the OD of the tire the same if you want the speedo to work right. lets say you have 265 x 70 x17 now... if you go to 16 inch rims and dont want to go wider than 265, you might try to find 75 series tires instead of 70. ----the older 3/4 tons had 235 x 80 x 16 which are tall and narrow--- that might work.
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From: Pelahatchie, MS
My truck came with 265/75-17 (I think) on 17" wheels. The tires were later changed to a 33x12.50-17 and the torsion bars cranked a bit in the front. I ended up going to a 16x10 rim and a 305/70-16 tire and it fits fine. The tires stick out just hair, and the rims are just big enough to clear the brake calipers.
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Redwood, do you have any pictures of just how far the tires stick out? Tryin to get an idea of what i want to do.
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These tires are 305/70-16 and are equivalent to a 33x12.50-16. This is the closest pic I have of a profile. If you need a better one, let me know and I'll snap one tomorrow...
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