Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fun in dirt · 02-25-2011, 11:30 AM

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?

clinebarger · 02-25-2011, 11:02 PM

They will fit.

71swb4x4 · 02-25-2011, 11:07 PM

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???

droppedgmc · 02-26-2011, 12:05 AM

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

**bwood** · 02-26-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by clinebarger

They will fit.

16"s were also an option when new.

clinebarger · 02-26-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bwood

16"s were also an option when new.

Yep, My 04 1500 Crew has 16"

usmcchevy · 02-26-2011, 01:11 AM

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.

crashedout · 02-26-2011, 02:36 AM

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

fun in dirt · 02-28-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

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.

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.

**bwood** · 02-28-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by crashedout

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

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

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

1985ChevyK20 · 03-24-2011, 10:09 AM

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

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02-25-2011, 11:02 PM	#2
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Can I go from 17" to 16" wheels They will fit.

02-25-2011, 11:07 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	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??? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-26-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	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. __________________ '85 swb

02-26-2011, 01:11 AM	#7
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	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. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

02-26-2011, 02:36 AM	#8
crashedout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 41	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

03-24-2011, 10:09 AM	#11
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