Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

Just found a killer deal on some factory 16" aluminum wheels.
I want to replace these steel work truck 17" with them... will they fit?

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

They will fit.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

I don't know for sure either way, but I would check the brakes first. Those are from the last body style too, not sure if the backspacing is the same???

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

what year is your truck? they started putting bigger brakes in '05 when they went back to drum rears.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

16"s were also an option when new.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

Yep, My 04 1500 Crew has 16"

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

Depends on what year your truck is. 99-04 can use 16s. In 05 they went to rear drum brakes with bigger front discs that require 17" rims.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

x2 my 06 crew came stock with 17's and when i tried to put a reversed drop 17" it wouldn't clear the calipers

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

It's an '07 Classic. Your right...after researching I learned about bigger brakes in '05 too. Went outside & looked - It's only about 1/4" now between caliper & inside of wheel, so no way 16" would work.
I love the look of the 20" factory wheels (found this pic somewhere surfing around), but refuse to pay $1000+ for used wheels...something good will come come up I'll just keep looking.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

Well I'll be dipped in............................:lol:

I knew about the change in brakes in 05, but didn't know about the size change.

Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels
 

i did on my 2000 chevy silverado and they work and look good