16" wheel question

cc149 · 11-06-2009, 12:54 AM

When I bought my 97 it had 17" wheels from a newer model. Looking at pictures on here they seem to be a third generation wheel. They have a terribly agresssive mud tire size 285/70r17. Been thinking about new rubber and doing my research. With the 4.10s I could use more speed with lower RPMs. Figured taller and skinier tire.

That seems to be very hard to find in a 17". Soooo question is if I looked for some 16" wheels what years would fit? Any posibilities of Ferd or Cheby wheels fiting? Clearance issues?

I would even consider trading someone if they were close enough to me. I am in north central WV.

__________________
1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

Dual K20s · 11-06-2009, 01:04 AM

The dodge bolt pattern is 8 on 6.5", its the same as 3/4&1 ton chevys and pre-super duty fords (<98).

16" wheels come stock on these trucks and will fit just fine.

__________________
98 Dodge 2500 Motor: 12 valve, original 913 pump with the basics, some DDP parts, FASS, and more stuff then they will let me put here
Drivetrain: 5-speed 4x4 w/ SB OFE clutch (Love it!)

***beefster*** · 11-06-2009, 03:11 AM

Careful with some of the chevy rims. The center section on a lot of them dont have a large enough center holes for the dodge hub.

on the super duty ford rims

__________________
98.5 3500 QCLB 4x4 SRW - 2" HBS Level- Guages- GDP Fuel Boss- BDBB 180hp Injectors- Built trans with billet internals- AFE Magnum- 4" turbo back- Banks Hi-Ram- Banks Exhaust brake...

Busted Knuckles · 11-06-2009, 03:13 AM

I know some 16" cast aluminum wheels wont fit because of the rear brake drums....

__________________
96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

Dual K20s · 11-06-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles

I know some 16" cast aluminum wheels wont fit because of the rear brake drums....

I guess I better take mine off then

Maybe you used a crazy backspacing or something, but mine fit just fine, and the last set of cast 16s I sold to a guy with an 02 that still fit just fine.

Busted Knuckles · 11-06-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dual K20s

I guess I better take mine off then

Maybe you used a crazy backspacing or something, but mine fit just fine, and the last set of cast 16s I sold to a guy with an 02 that still fit just fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles

I know some 16" cast aluminum wheels wont fit because of the rear brake drums....

They were off an 02 with rear disk brakes

__________________
96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

Dual K20s · 11-06-2009, 02:08 PM

Ooops, missed the some part.

How much backspacing did they have?
I'm not sure what would make them not fit, A LOT of people run cast 16s on earlier 2nd gens with drum brakes.

Busted Knuckles · 11-06-2009, 03:37 PM

If i remember right they were 02 factory sport wheels... they wouldnt clear the drums by about an 1/8"

__________________
96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

cc149 · 11-07-2009, 10:16 PM

My truck did come with 16" wheels, that size is listed on the door post.

Jim

__________________
1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

cc149 · 11-09-2009, 09:33 PM

Any help on what years will fit?

Jim

__________________
1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

Farmram · 11-09-2009, 09:46 PM

All the stock steel crome wheels from the 94-99s will fit and they are 16s

__________________
1998 12 valve Quadcab with flatbed 5 speed #10 plate push full forward and starwheel cranked.

12vCTD · 11-10-2009, 11:56 AM

as said above the polished aluminum rims from 00-02 wont fit the earlier trucks due to a different drum design, so as long as you go with the chrome steel wheels you'll be good to go. i would sell you mine but i havent gotten new rims yet and have the same size mud tires on my 16 anyways. the chrome steel rims are cheap, or check ebay i have found plenty of nice alum 16 inch rims for our trucks for around 500 shipped and many different styles if you want something other than a stock wheel

__________________
96 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed 4x4 auto, 3.55's, silencer ring gone, #100 plate FF, starwheel & smoke screw turned in some, 5 inch SS exhaust, S&B intake, Di pricol guages, 285 baja claws, 2 inch leveling kit, bilstein shocks

11-06-2009, 12:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
cc149 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West-By-God-Virginia Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cc149's Truck Pics	16" wheel question When I bought my 97 it had 17" wheels from a newer model. Looking at pictures on here they seem to be a third generation wheel. They have a terribly agresssive mud tire size 285/70r17. Been thinking about new rubber and doing my research. With the 4.10s I could use more speed with lower RPMs. Figured taller and skinier tire. That seems to be very hard to find in a 17". Soooo question is if I looked for some 16" wheels what years would fit? Any posibilities of Ferd or Cheby wheels fiting? Clearance issues? I would even consider trading someone if they were close enough to me. I am in north central WV. __________________ 1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum Advertisement

11-06-2009, 01:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dual K20s Tech Specialist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ferndale CA/San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Dual K20s's Truck Pics	The dodge bolt pattern is 8 on 6.5", its the same as 3/4&1 ton chevys and pre-super duty fords (<98). 16" wheels come stock on these trucks and will fit just fine. __________________ 98 Dodge 2500 Motor: 12 valve, original 913 pump with the basics, some DDP parts, FASS, and more stuff then they will let me put here Drivetrain: 5-speed 4x4 w/ SB OFE clutch (Love it!)

11-06-2009, 03:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
*beefster* Resident HopHead Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 54 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts beefster's Truck Pics	Careful with some of the chevy rims. The center section on a lot of them dont have a large enough center holes for the dodge hub. on the super duty ford rims __________________ 98.5 3500 QCLB 4x4 SRW - 2" HBS Level- Guages- GDP Fuel Boss- BDBB 180hp Injectors- Built trans with billet internals- AFE Magnum- 4" turbo back- Banks Hi-Ram- Banks Exhaust brake...

11-06-2009, 03:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Busted Knuckles Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 204 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Busted Knuckles's Truck Pics	I know some 16" cast aluminum wheels wont fit because of the rear brake drums.... __________________ 96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

11-06-2009, 02:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dual K20s Tech Specialist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ferndale CA/San Luis Obispo CA Posts: 1,444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Dual K20s's Truck Pics	Ooops, missed the some part. How much backspacing did they have? I'm not sure what would make them not fit, A LOT of people run cast 16s on earlier 2nd gens with drum brakes.

11-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Busted Knuckles Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 204 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Busted Knuckles's Truck Pics	If i remember right they were 02 factory sport wheels... they wouldnt clear the drums by about an 1/8" __________________ 96' 3500 Reg Cab 4x4 Leveled on 35"s HX35/40 Hybrid, Custom intake box w/ AFE BHAF, O-Ringed Head, Ported exhaust, 4" turbo back, 5x12's, #0 Plate, Gutted AFC

11-07-2009, 10:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
cc149 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West-By-God-Virginia Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cc149's Truck Pics	My truck did come with 16" wheels, that size is listed on the door post. Jim __________________ 1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

11-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
cc149 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West-By-God-Virginia Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts cc149's Truck Pics	Any help on what years will fit? Jim __________________ 1997 2500 4WD, stick, granny rears, 2wd low capable, 10 plate (yes on gauges), sport lights w/harness, 4" stainless w/something that looks like a muffler. LOVE my Genos cupholder!!

11-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Farmram Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rushville, IN Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Farmram's Truck Pics	All the stock steel crome wheels from the 94-99s will fit and they are 16s __________________ 1998 12 valve Quadcab with flatbed 5 speed #10 plate push full forward and starwheel cranked.

11-10-2009, 11:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
12vCTD Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 101 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post 12vCTD's Truck Pics	as said above the polished aluminum rims from 00-02 wont fit the earlier trucks due to a different drum design, so as long as you go with the chrome steel wheels you'll be good to go. i would sell you mine but i havent gotten new rims yet and have the same size mud tires on my 16 anyways. the chrome steel rims are cheap, or check ebay i have found plenty of nice alum 16 inch rims for our trucks for around 500 shipped and many different styles if you want something other than a stock wheel __________________ 96 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed 4x4 auto, 3.55's, silencer ring gone, #100 plate FF, starwheel & smoke screw turned in some, 5 inch SS exhaust, S&B intake, Di pricol guages, 285 baja claws, 2 inch leveling kit, bilstein shocks