O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 25, 2024 #1 Hi there has anyone put the 2009 chrome 8 bolt Dodge 3/4 ton 17 inch rims on to a 2006 gmc 3/4 ton that has 16 inch rims. If so do they fit good. I’m not sure if the 8 inch rim would interfere with the top ball joint. Thanks. Kim
Hi there has anyone put the 2009 chrome 8 bolt Dodge 3/4 ton 17 inch rims on to a 2006 gmc 3/4 ton that has 16 inch rims. If so do they fit good. I’m not sure if the 8 inch rim would interfere with the top ball joint. Thanks. Kim
O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 26, 2024 #2 Wow, no one with any info. I’ll try google.
diymirage HP@idle > hondaHP@redline Joined Oct 12, 2012 Messages 35,300 Reaction score 48,135 Location michigan Jul 26, 2024 #3 Conventional wisdom would say that a larger rim should clear (especially when going from aluminum to steel) Is the Dodge rim wider too?
Conventional wisdom would say that a larger rim should clear (especially when going from aluminum to steel) Is the Dodge rim wider too?
O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 26, 2024 #4 17X8 dodge. 6.5 gmc
diymirage HP@idle > hondaHP@redline Joined Oct 12, 2012 Messages 35,300 Reaction score 48,135 Location michigan Jul 26, 2024 #5 Then the next thing to consider is backspacing If that is the same you should be golden (and the added 1.5 inches poking out will look awesome)
Then the next thing to consider is backspacing If that is the same you should be golden (and the added 1.5 inches poking out will look awesome)
O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 26, 2024 #6 From what I remember more backspace on the dodge rims. I’m thinking they will be in an inch or so.
O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 28, 2024 #7 It’s a no go. Dodge 6+ backspace. GMC 3.5 back space. I only have about an inch between the rear wheel and the spring. Kim
It’s a no go. Dodge 6+ backspace. GMC 3.5 back space. I only have about an inch between the rear wheel and the spring. Kim
diymirage HP@idle > hondaHP@redline Joined Oct 12, 2012 Messages 35,300 Reaction score 48,135 Location michigan Jul 28, 2024 #8 Shoot, that's a bummer
O oldkimmer FABO Gold Member FABO Gold Member Joined Nov 11, 2006 Messages 24,807 Reaction score 8,931 Location Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Jul 28, 2024 #9 Yupper it is.