16inch ION WHEELS on expedition
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Mikes05expy
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Not a great pic but this is all I could find on the forum. It's another members ride not mine btw.
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Pedition2000
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The 16" will fit our trucks? I have 17" but have a big choice around here of 16" or 16.5". Thanks.
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Lightnig
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absolutely 16's will fit. Can't speak to aftermarket 16" though, you would have to check for brake caliper clearance.
I know for fact 16" Ford wheels will fit, because that's what mine came with from the factory. Searching around for a local set of 17"'s though, just not feeling the love with 16's...
I know for fact 16" Ford wheels will fit, because that's what mine came with from the factory. Searching around for a local set of 17"'s though, just not feeling the love with 16's...
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Pedition2000
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Thanks.
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oregonn8v
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It may not be an issue for anyone here considering the change but do be aware that changing from 16" to 17" will reduce towing capacity by around 500# and vice-versa.
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Yudaman
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Yes, why would going to a smaller wheel change your towing capacity?
If anything, the smaller radius if the wheel should INCREASE the capacity of the wheel (due to leverage on the shorter radius).
For years upon years the most widely used wheel size on work trucks was 16". Look back to any 3/4 or 1 ton truck before the year 2000. Everything had 16" wheels with an 8 lug bolt pattern. Therefore, it is still incredibly easy to find 10ply tires for use on a 16" wheel.
Hate to tell you, but your information source is incorrect. 16" wheels will not give you any less towing/hauling capacity over a 17".
If anything, the smaller radius if the wheel should INCREASE the capacity of the wheel (due to leverage on the shorter radius).
For years upon years the most widely used wheel size on work trucks was 16". Look back to any 3/4 or 1 ton truck before the year 2000. Everything had 16" wheels with an 8 lug bolt pattern. Therefore, it is still incredibly easy to find 10ply tires for use on a 16" wheel.
Hate to tell you, but your information source is incorrect. 16" wheels will not give you any less towing/hauling capacity over a 17".
He's saying going up in size will decrease it, I bet that's based on a larger total diameter tire being installed which would make sense... But who pays attention to those numbers anyway ;-P
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I don't know about what you guys want to tow behind your truck but I pull my 42 foot boat around 8000 pounds and my buggy around 7000 and bobcats. With no proploms and I have 315/70/R17
