2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 17 inch factory rims on my '96?

[SRath]

I need to buy new tires again, and while I was at it, I'm thinking of putting a set of 17 inch tires on a newer model set of 17x8 inch factory wheels.



My current wheels are Eagle alloys 16x8 with BFG 285-75R16 MudTerrains. I would like to go a bit taller and maybe skinnier on the tires this time, too.



Is there any reason why these newer factory wheels would not or might not work or fit real well on my '96? Offset, rubbing, etc. ? Are they as strong as my forged Eagles?



Any recommendations on what size tire to run on them?



Note: My 2500 is supposedly "stock" in height. However, even with my heavy BossV snowplow, I do not have the frontend sag problem that seems to prompt so many Dodge owners to buy "leveling kits".



The original owner of this truck went to great length describing how he had to wait almost 6 months after ordering it because he ordered it with 1-ton suspension, but single rear wheels. Maybe this is true and explains my lack of frontend sag problems?

 

[GrantP]

I'm running the same rims on my '97. They will work fine if you stay under 12" tire width. The tires will rub the control arms if you go any wider.

 

[Loren]

SRath,



I have the factory steel 17" wheels from a newer truck installed on my 1995 truck. They fit fine.



I can't help you with tires, just the wheels.



Loren

 

[KLockliear]

Yup, fit fine on a 2nd gen...



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[Rattler]

It's not because of sag that people put the leveling kits on. It is just because these trucks come tail high when new. Randy

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Look around for "take-off" wheels and tires. I recently got an extra set off a 2007.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

yup, whenever I need new tires, I just buy take-offs and sell the old wheels