Will 2nd gen wheels fit on 1st gen

[rdodd]

I have a chance to buy some stock 2nd gen rims and would to know if these rims would fit my 1st gen. Would off-set be the same on these rims and would 235 85 r16 fit these rims or would it be better to run the size 2nd gen have?

 

[sparks57]

I have 2nd gen rims on mine. I think the later 2nd gen rims won't, but the pre-98 rims will.



They're pretty sharp looking, I've had mine for a year or so.

 

[rdodd]

Are these rims off-set different than the original and what size tires fit best on them?

 

[sparks57]

I think they are the same width, the offset may be slightly different but not much.



The biggest tires I have run on them are 285/75. They seem a little "sucked in" around the rim, and I think that looks a little funny.



The biggest tire that looks good that I have run is the 265/75.



If you want to run 285/75 or 305/70 then I would suggest getting at least an 8" rim.

 

[RGT]

does anyone know if there is an offset difference? and if so how much? aslo would 80's Gm or Ford rims be the same as ours? i am looking for plain steel rims to mount a second set of tires on. I like the second generation rims that use a trim ring and center cap, if they can fit would they use the same lugs?

 

[sparks57]

The only problem I had when switching over is you have to use differently tapered lug nuts.



I think the old ford and chevy rims are 16. 5", be carefull!

 

[BKiel]

what about 3rd gen wheels? will they fit the 1st gens? like the five spoke aluminum ones, i think they'd look nice on my blue truck

 

[914x4ctd]

They will fit. My friend has the chrome ones off of a 97 on his 93 ctd 4x4.

 

[cguthrie]

I think older ford wheels will fit but not the chevy wheels. My dad's 84 Chevy came with 16" wheels but from what i've heard they won't fit on a dodge. I think the 3rd gen wheels are 17" so they would not fit.



Chris