I got back from Discount tire and they did not install my helo maxx 6 17x8 wheels on my bfg a/t's on my 2004 f150. The caliper was rubbing which did not let it sit flush. Im pissed. So now what to do? I have heard that I can shave down the caliper, or add a spacer to prevent the rub. Or should I just sell those rims, and buy brand new moto metal 951's? Any help immediatly would be appreciated.

 

You should of got 18" wheels

 

I barely had enough money to buy these. So i just went with it. Im not really all about the biggest rim. I just love the look of those bfg a/t's.

 

You can get 18's now for less them most 17's I paid less for my 20s then a friend of mine paid for his 16s

 

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Where did you get them from?

 

i bought them from ebay off a member that already had them on a f150. Im guessing he maybe had them on an fx4 and didnt tell me. Its too late now tho, i already have the BFG 315/70/17's.

 

Tony,

I've been looking at these same wheels!! Is your truck a xlt that came stock with the alloy 17s and 255/70r/17 general ameritracs. will 18s even fit this truck??

 

yes it is a silver xlt. It has michelin 255/65/17 i believe stock. I have put a level kit and a 3'' body lift. The tires do fit, although it looks like they may have minor rubbing, but the wheels were "reversed fit", as said by the discount tire people. Look for the standard fit.

 

Ford changed the brake calipers on the F150 some time during the 04-05 model years from a smaller caliper to a larger one. I've seen a few 04 f150's with the Maxx 6 in the 17, but only very few. That's why I went with the 18s to be safe. Sounds like your in a tuff spot already having 17 in tires now. I would try to sell the Helo's and then buy another wheel that fits.


If discount sold you the rims, make them take them back.

jrbhc8

 

I agree. I'd try to sell them and get some 18's.

 

It is common that some 17s dont fit on the new Fords because of the caliper. It has been talked about on this forum many times and people would have told you to go with 18s. Too bad you weren't a member before you got the wheels. If you bought the wheels off of ebay, I would go and try to sell them on ebay to someone else. Then get a set of 18s. Good luck with your troubles.

 

I went with the 18s for the same reason, I didnt want to take a chance on any problems with the caliper.

 

will the moto metal 951'2 fit then? Cause i will be getting those today. BTW, they will be 17x8.

 

Do you have a lot of money? I've never ordered wheels that I wasn't positive would fit. Was the stock wheel a 17"? Typically the standard factory wheel will be the smallest diameter that will fit - then they option you to larger. If the stock, baseline wheel was an 18", you are likely to have issues with most (if not all) 17".