will 16.5" rims fit an 04 2500??

[JNeighbors]

I have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 trying to fit 16. 5x9. 75" rims will they fit?

 

[gsbrockman]

Most likely not, due to the fact that the 3rd GEN's have much improved and oversized brake calipers & rotors.



Given the fact of the diminishing amount of tire sizes available in 16. 5" configurations, you'd be committing suicide going to 16. 5's today.



Greg

 

[DJennings]

Like gsbrockman said, the answer is no. They won't clear the calipers.

 

[HBarlow]

Most likely not, due to the fact that the 3rd GEN's have much improved and oversized brake calipers & rotors.



Given the fact of the diminishing amout of tire sizes available in 16. 5" configurations, you'd be committing suicide going to 16. 5's today.



Greg

I agree completely with Greg.



Harvey

 

[NUKEMAN]

Not to mention that "9. 75" width; unless they were around 8" backspacing, no way.



I only know of a few tires still made in that size, one is the Pirelli Dirt Grip. Like they said, it's suicide.

 

[JNeighbors]

guess those 16. 5's are out of the question - any reccomendations on wheel/tire and backspacing combo for 35x12. 50's

 

[gsbrockman]

guess those 16. 5's are out of the question - any reccomendations on wheel/tire and backspacing combo for 35x12. 50's

Use the OEM wheels !