2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 17" rims, what year?

[Grinder1]

I'm looking at swapping out my steel OEM 16" rims for 17" OEM, steel or alum. What year did they start using 17's? I want to keep the 2nd Gen look, just need the better rims. I'm kinda thinking around '98-2002 rims would do the trick.

 

[AH64ID]

I am fairly certain that 2003 was the first year of the OEM 17" rim on a 2500/3500.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

The 17's became standard in '03 and according to a site I found a few weeks ago (can't remeber which one) the bolt pattern has been the same since '94 for all dodges and most chevy's as well. A quick Google search will return tons of info.

 

[HBarlow]

Don't make the mistake of buying a set of used Furd wheels. They are metric sized.

Furd wheels are inferior anyway.

 

['strokeThis_'07]

03 was when Dodge went to 17's (why they don't go bigger is anyones guess).



The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen wheels are all interchangeable back to probably 72 atleast; I know they fit 89-93's. Obviously the earlier 16" wheels won't fit the 03 and later trucks, they require 17's (or 16. 5 if calipers are ground down).

 

[Grinder1]

OK, it seems that '03 was the year for 17s. I could have sworn that I saw 17s on a second gen rig that looked similar to my 16s. Yep, I know about the caliper clearance issue. Wish I had that problem, as my '95 brakes aren't anything to brag about (needs the bigger 2 piston calipers). Anyone got a set of OEM 17s laying around?

 

[AH64ID]

03 was when Dodge went to 17's (why they don't go bigger is anyones guess).

What I wouldn't give for a 6,000 lb rated AAM 9. 25" axle and some 3600-3800# OEM 18" rims!

 

[BigPapa]

The steel 17" 3rd Gen wheels looked very similar to the 16" 2nd Gen wheels.



Here's one:

 

[Grinder1]

BigPapa, thanks for the rim picture. I'll keep my eyes open for a set of those.

Now, please tell us about that 98. 5 transmission you put in a 95? Is that the 48RE? Thought you would need a totally different PCM for that swap. Maybe start a new post on this topic?

 

[Bill Stockard]

BigPapa, thanks for the rim picture. I'll keep my eyes open for a set of those.



Now, please tell us about that 98. 5 transmission you put in a 95? Is that the 48RE?

The 48RE transmission wasn't available until 1-1-03 in combination with the 5. 9L 305/555 engine.



Bill

 

[BigPapa]

You're welcome Grinder.



I put my '95 12V engine in a 98. 5 24V truck with the 47RE. It was interesting. There are a few details here:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com.../234844-12-valve-swap-into-2001-24-valve.html

 

[bcbigfoot]

While where on the topic will the newer 03 17" dually wheels fit on the 02 and older dually's?

 

['strokeThis_'07]

Yes for the dually wheels. I've seen some 2nd gen duallys with 3rd gen wheels, looks great

 

[JayStraight]

Here are 2008 wheels on my 2002...

 

[JayStraight]

Another picture... ... .

 

[AABEN]

Good looking rig