will 16 inch rims fit a 3rd Gen?
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will 16 inch rims fit a 3rd Gen?
can you fit 16 inch rims on a 3rd gen? or will they not clear the tie rod ends?
Still on the hunt for some winter tires and i want a spare set of wheels to mount them on and cheap steel rims are most available in 16inch...
Still on the hunt for some winter tires and i want a spare set of wheels to mount them on and cheap steel rims are most available in 16inch...
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yes they will fit you just will have to change the caliper brackets and rotors to the 2001-2002 pieces
otherwise no calipers stick up too far
otherwise no calipers stick up too far
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16" rims will fit,you need to grind off the front calipers[outward of piston area]and some of the caliper bracket ends.
Much less grinding required for the back to fit.
Lots of material on calipers and brackets so I do not feel there is much or any risk to doing this.
Took me a while to fit the first front and back one[3 hours]because I fitted the rims often,so I only took off what was needed,once I was close I coated the caliper/brackets with white grease,and could see exactly where grinding was still needed.
I also went with 1/4 inch spacers on all wheels and this cut down on a lot of grinding needed,avialable at any parts store,20.00 a pair.
Done the other two in about an hour,i also needed to take the centers out 1/4 inch on the rims I had,which was a minimal job.
Other rims may fit better or worse,i think mine were off a 2001 dodge ,bought them used for 150.00 with chrome trim rings,and my dodge centres still fitted over the wheel nuts same as the original rims.
Have driven it for a week,including hi-way to cottage and back and runs as good as before,the plus for me was I had fairly new studded winter tires[8]from the two old trucks I had,so I can use them now,they are 235/85/16,best tire for plowing in my opinion,and are less then
2% difference circumference then the 265/70/17,so not noticeable difference for speedo,etc,and well within the maximum allowable most tire shops recommend[no more the 3%]
So with a bit taller and much narrower footprint,perfect for plowing and all around traction.
Very happy!
Tyke
Much less grinding required for the back to fit.
Lots of material on calipers and brackets so I do not feel there is much or any risk to doing this.
Took me a while to fit the first front and back one[3 hours]because I fitted the rims often,so I only took off what was needed,once I was close I coated the caliper/brackets with white grease,and could see exactly where grinding was still needed.
I also went with 1/4 inch spacers on all wheels and this cut down on a lot of grinding needed,avialable at any parts store,20.00 a pair.
Done the other two in about an hour,i also needed to take the centers out 1/4 inch on the rims I had,which was a minimal job.
Other rims may fit better or worse,i think mine were off a 2001 dodge ,bought them used for 150.00 with chrome trim rings,and my dodge centres still fitted over the wheel nuts same as the original rims.
Have driven it for a week,including hi-way to cottage and back and runs as good as before,the plus for me was I had fairly new studded winter tires[8]from the two old trucks I had,so I can use them now,they are 235/85/16,best tire for plowing in my opinion,and are less then
2% difference circumference then the 265/70/17,so not noticeable difference for speedo,etc,and well within the maximum allowable most tire shops recommend[no more the 3%]
So with a bit taller and much narrower footprint,perfect for plowing and all around traction.
Very happy!
Tyke
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Hey guys can someone help me I want to put 16" rims on a 2007 dodge ram I have inch and half spacers do I have to do any modification to the calipers or the spacers will help fit better
16" rims will fit,you need to grind off the front calipers[outward of piston area]and some of the caliper bracket ends.
Much less grinding required for the back to fit.
Lots of material on calipers and brackets so I do not feel there is much or any risk to doing this.
Took me a while to fit the first front and back one[3 hours]because I fitted the rims often,so I only took off what was needed,once I was close I coated the caliper/brackets with white grease,and could see exactly where grinding was still needed.
I also went with 1/4 inch spacers on all wheels and this cut down on a lot of grinding needed,avialable at any parts store,20.00 a pair.
Done the other two in about an hour,i also needed to take the centers out 1/4 inch on the rims I had,which was a minimal job.
Other rims may fit better or worse,i think mine were off a 2001 dodge ,bought them used for 150.00 with chrome trim rings,and my dodge centres still fitted over the wheel nuts same as the original rims.
Have driven it for a week,including hi-way to cottage and back and runs as good as before,the plus for me was I had fairly new studded winter tires[8]from the two old trucks I had,so I can use them now,they are 235/85/16,best tire for plowing in my opinion,and are less then
2% difference circumference then the 265/70/17,so not noticeable difference for speedo,etc,and well within the maximum allowable most tire shops recommend[no more the 3%]
So with a bit taller and much narrower footprint,perfect for plowing and all around traction.
Very happy!
Tyke
Much less grinding required for the back to fit.
Lots of material on calipers and brackets so I do not feel there is much or any risk to doing this.
Took me a while to fit the first front and back one[3 hours]because I fitted the rims often,so I only took off what was needed,once I was close I coated the caliper/brackets with white grease,and could see exactly where grinding was still needed.
I also went with 1/4 inch spacers on all wheels and this cut down on a lot of grinding needed,avialable at any parts store,20.00 a pair.
Done the other two in about an hour,i also needed to take the centers out 1/4 inch on the rims I had,which was a minimal job.
Other rims may fit better or worse,i think mine were off a 2001 dodge ,bought them used for 150.00 with chrome trim rings,and my dodge centres still fitted over the wheel nuts same as the original rims.
Have driven it for a week,including hi-way to cottage and back and runs as good as before,the plus for me was I had fairly new studded winter tires[8]from the two old trucks I had,so I can use them now,they are 235/85/16,best tire for plowing in my opinion,and are less then
2% difference circumference then the 265/70/17,so not noticeable difference for speedo,etc,and well within the maximum allowable most tire shops recommend[no more the 3%]
So with a bit taller and much narrower footprint,perfect for plowing and all around traction.
Very happy!
Tyke
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