2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2006 17" wheels on a 1996 4WD?

[Jetpilot]

Anyone try fitting any of the 2006 alloy wheels to a 1996 truck? I know the wheels from the newer 2nd gen trucks will not fit on the front of a 1996 but it looks like the new 3rd gen wheels might.....



Thanks,



Doug

 

[plongson]

I don't know about yours but I got the 17's off my sons 2005 and they went right on my 1999. I had to use my old center caps though.

 

[steved]

The offset is different (deeper), but they will work... my dad ran my stock steelies for winter tires... they JUST clear the tie rod end.



You end up with a slightly narrower track width.



steved

 

[Jetpilot]

steved,



What year truck is your dads?

 

[steved]

99 2500 CTD 4wd.



steved

 

[MPerez]

My '98 has '04 alloys installed on it. Work fine, no clearance issues.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Check my Readers Rigs pics for '03 wheels on my '96. Fit great.

 

[IC Smoke]

Ive got 05's on my 01



see gallery*



Ian

 

[TJarecke]

The newer wheels ('00-'02 aluminum) will fit the older trucks with some material removal on the rear brake drums. These wheels had issues on 98-99 trucks due to the T-style steering and issues of rubbing. I don't believe the 94-97 trucks have issues on the front.

The 03-06 17" wheels will fit. A friend has 03 wheels on his 02, no problems.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

I've now seen 2 pre 98' 12V's with 03+ wheels on them and I love the look.



Does anyone know it they would work on my 2WD?



I might just have to go that route to change the look but keep it like a stocker



Jim

 

[jrobinson2]

I have a friend that just installed a set of '03-'05 aloys on a '96 or '97 2wd with no problems at all

Jared

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Jim there is a 2wd shortbed '99 in my town with 3rd Gen alum. wheels on it.