Going with a smaller rim.
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Going with a smaller rim.
Ok just a quick question, to be sure before i order some rims. I have an 06 f-150 slt 4wd, and it came with factory 18" rims. Im looking at ordering 17" rims, but want to make sure they will work. Im not to up on the newer trucks, just the older ones. I dont think there would be a problem, just want to make sure.
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im not sure if you did, but you may want to make sure that when ford put 18" rims on they didnt change the rotor size with it, because that might pose a problem.both 17" and 18" could have the same rotors though
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I believe the rotor size is the same for all the 150's so I don't think there would be a problem.
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any F-150 or Expedition rim from 2004-2011 will fit your truck. (except the Heavy Duty which has 7 lugs)
The brakes/rotors are the same on each model as well.
Ford put the following rims onto these vehicles
17x8 - base model rims
18x8 - upgrade rims
20x8.5 - Premium rims
20x9 - Roush rims
22x9 - Harley Davidson & 2008 Limited models
23x9 & 23x10 - Saleen staggered rims
you need to pick a tire size that is roughly 32" tall as well. since you are downgrading to a 17" rim, a 265/70/17 (32" tall) would be an ideal size IMO
The brakes/rotors are the same on each model as well.
Ford put the following rims onto these vehicles
17x8 - base model rims
18x8 - upgrade rims
20x8.5 - Premium rims
20x9 - Roush rims
22x9 - Harley Davidson & 2008 Limited models
23x9 & 23x10 - Saleen staggered rims
you need to pick a tire size that is roughly 32" tall as well. since you are downgrading to a 17" rim, a 265/70/17 (32" tall) would be an ideal size IMO
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any F-150 or Expedition rim from 2004-2011 will fit your truck. (except the Heavy Duty which has 7 lugs)
The brakes/rotors are the same on each model as well.
Ford put the following rims onto these vehicles
17x8 - base model rims
18x8 - upgrade rims
20x8.5 - Premium rims
20x9 - Roush rims
22x9 - Harley Davidson & 2008 Limited models
23x9 & 23x10 - Saleen staggered rims
you need to pick a tire size that is roughly 32" tall as well. since you are downgrading to a 17" rim, a 265/70/17 (32" tall) would be an ideal size IMO
The brakes/rotors are the same on each model as well.
Ford put the following rims onto these vehicles
17x8 - base model rims
18x8 - upgrade rims
20x8.5 - Premium rims
20x9 - Roush rims
22x9 - Harley Davidson & 2008 Limited models
23x9 & 23x10 - Saleen staggered rims
you need to pick a tire size that is roughly 32" tall as well. since you are downgrading to a 17" rim, a 265/70/17 (32" tall) would be an ideal size IMO
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You might want to check out e-bay for 17" wheels. Many people upgrade to a larger size so there are usually lots of take-offs available. When I wanted to buy a set of 17" wheels for winter tires to match the ones that came on my STX I was able to find a set of 4 for under $200 including shipping. It took a while to find a deal like that but they are out there.
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You could also get a programmer to correct the speedo...
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