Question 17" wheels on '02 F250

[jsharpe]

I have heard that the OE 17" wheels that come on 2005 superduty's will not fit a 2002 superduty. Does anybody know if this is true, and why they will not fit if it is? Thanks, JS

 

[Fine69]

They have the correct bolt pattern, but the offset is wrong. They would sit too far inside your wheelwell, and some folks say they will rub the leaf springs at a full turn.

 

[atk]

X2....

 

[keanoknick]

x3...

 

[95_stroker]

yeppers........... different back spacing.

 

[fgtex]

here is why

... why they will not fit if it is? Thanks, JS

Here is why...the suspension binds before you even get going!!
First pic is a 2005 17" rim on my 2002 F350 4x4 and the second is the stock 2002 16" rim on my truck.

 

[tkduty]

Nope, won't work due to wrong back spacing. It will work with a 1/4 inch spacer, but don't recommend it due to the truck weight.

 

[NASCAR Mike]

If you get a hub centric wheel spacer you would be fine. The better ones will run about $100 each.

I bought SVO 18 inch rims for my 05X. They are the correct backspacing and no need for spacers.