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What year factory rims will fit a 98.5

JJK98CTD
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JJK98CTD

JJK98CTD

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Hello all, Hope all is well. I have the steel rims on my 98.5, but always like the nicer wheels that were on the 99 and up. I have seen the newer factory rims and tires on the trucks and they look great. I know they went to disc brakes but I have drums in the rear. I would rather have the older rims. Thanks,John

98whitelightnin

98whitelightnin

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I have always heard that the aluminum rims from the disc break trucks will not fit the older trucks. I have had both the 17 inch aluminum and steel 3rd gen wheels on my 98 and the both fit and look great.

MnTom

MnTom

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As far as I know its all 16" inch rims from 1st gen to 3rd gen then it jumped to 17" rim to fit the oversized disc brakes...

Rogan

Rogan

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Nope, sorry, but the alloy and steel wheels from a disc brake equipped truck will not fit on one with drum brakes. I have tried both and the won't clear the drums or the tie rod on the front.

Out of curiosity, how much different are the front TREs between the two? They look identical between my '96 and '01 on the front knuckles.

The drums are huge on the '96, so I can see where there may be a fitment issue, but I'm not certain.

Dave3500

Dave3500

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Nope, sorry, but the alloy and steel wheels from a disc brake equipped truck will not fit on one with drum brakes. I have tried both and the won't clear the drums or the tie rod on the front.

Thanks, I've often wondere that myself! I like the factory set up on my dually w/ the 4 holes. But if someone steals one of my center caps I may be S.O.L!
MnTom

MnTom

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Out of curiosity, how much different are the front TREs between the two? They look identical between my '96 and '01 on the front knuckles. The drums are huge on the '96, so I can see where there may be a fitment issue, but I'm not certain.

Rogan

Rogan

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Info:

1994-2002 2500 2WD/4WD Steel Wheels:

[*]Lug Pattern - 8 on 6.5", 9/16" bolt

[*]Rim Size - 16x6.5"

[*]Offset - 4.75"

[*]Max Tire Size - 245/75R16, 255/85R16

2000-2002 2500 2WD/4WD Forged Aluminum Wheels:

[*]Lug Pattern - 8 on 6.5", 9/16" bolt

[*]Rim Size - 16x8"

[*]Offset - 6.25"

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MnTom

MnTom

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Info:

1994-2002 2500 2WD/4WD Steel Wheels:

[*]Lug Pattern - 8 on 6.5", 9/16" bolt

[*]Rim Size - 16x6.5"

[*]Offset - 4.75"

[*]Max Tire Size - 245/75R16, 255/85R16

2000-2002 2500 2WD/4WD Forged Aluminum Wheels:

[*]Lug Pattern - 8 on 6.5", 9/16" bolt

[*]Rim Size - 16x8"

[*]Offset - 6.25"

The only problem with this chart is I have a set of steel wheels off of one that had disc brakes and they do not fit any of the drum brake trucks.
cajflynn

cajflynn

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I have a set of 16 alloys off an 01 laying around. I am headed up to egg harbor pretty soon. I can put them in the truck if you are looking to buy some. This way you could try them first.

Heavyd1980

Heavyd1980

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Well since guys run the H2 rims. I wonder if the factory rims off of a duramax would work. I have acess to a set of them.

those are 17's but they should still work i had a friend of mine running a set of these on his 1989 suburban.
JJK98CTD

JJK98CTD

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Cajiflynn, I might take you up on the offer. when are you heading up this way? Do you have family near me or will you be passing thru? PM me the asking price.

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