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16" instead of 17" ??

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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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16" instead of 17" ??

I have a set of aftermarket 16" rims with new tires,

do you think they will fit on y dodge with stock 17's?

has anyone tried this, will the brake calipers fit?
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I doubt it someone will know for sure but I am pretty sure they went to 17s b/c of the brakes, also state what year your truck is, it will help get more info
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Welcome aboard. I would first recommend that you fill out your Sig so we know what type of truck you have

But, on my 2005 qc. My old 16" rims did not fit at all due to the calipers. Both front & rear. I had to sell them and I got BFG 315's mounted on the stock rims.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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no way 16" will fit... even some aftermarket 17" wheels don't fit
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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this is bad.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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I had to grind a bunch of metal off one of my rear calipers to make my 17" H2 rims fit. The wheel weights were hitting it..
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Dodgezilla
I had to grind a bunch of metal off one of my rear calipers to make my 17" H2 rims fit. The wheel weights were hitting it..
stick on weights???
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Old Sep 21, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Tundra Maggot,

"this is bad"

No, bigger better brakes are good But, yes it sure adds to the cost of replacements and limits choices.

Dodgezilla,

My H2 fit without grinding (with regular wheel weights). I have rotated them several times and no clearance issues.
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