New 07 wheels on 06 F150
#1
08-25-2006, 10:22 PM
New 07 wheels on 06 F150
Hey guys- these are advertised as expedition 18" wheels for 2007 which are 18X8.5, 6 LUG,135MM bolt pattern,44MM offset.
Here's a link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...ayphotohosting
Will they work well on a base level 06' XL f150 2wd? What size tires would you get with these without a level kit? 32's? I don't know what that would be in millimeters... I pick up my new truck tomorrow morning, and these wheels are within an hour of me, and look MUCH better than the gray steelies it's coming with, and I would use the steel wheels for dedicated winter tires, and get these 18"'s for summer. Opinions?? Thanks!!
Here's a link to the auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...ayphotohosting
Will they work well on a base level 06' XL f150 2wd? What size tires would you get with these without a level kit? 32's? I don't know what that would be in millimeters... I pick up my new truck tomorrow morning, and these wheels are within an hour of me, and look MUCH better than the gray steelies it's coming with, and I would use the steel wheels for dedicated winter tires, and get these 18"'s for summer. Opinions?? Thanks!!
#3
08-25-2006, 11:14 PM
Thanks Wandell; you are definitely the mac-daddy of the tire/wheel forum! 
I've tried to read up on your backspacing and offset translations and just sent the seller requesting the backspacing on these. The 44mm comes out to 1.7" though I doubt that helps anything....It looks like you have a nice truck & an expedition. Is it common to swap OE wheels between the two?
This is my first truck, and I am NOT familiar with all the big tire sizes,suspension, etc.
This truck will be primarily used as a work truck for lawncare so function is as important as appearance. I don't think it will be hard to improve the current appearance considering it has the bland 17" gray steels and 235-70-17's (i think) it's spending the night at the dealership tonight
I take delivery tomorrow morning
.....and maybe driving down to Canton in the afternoon if you folks think these wheels are a functional upgrade from the steel stockers (which i'd keep and slap on winter tires)
I've tried to read up on your backspacing and offset translations and just sent the seller requesting the backspacing on these. The 44mm comes out to 1.7" though I doubt that helps anything....It looks like you have a nice truck & an expedition. Is it common to swap OE wheels between the two?
This is my first truck, and I am NOT familiar with all the big tire sizes,suspension, etc.
This truck will be primarily used as a work truck for lawncare so function is as important as appearance. I don't think it will be hard to improve the current appearance considering it has the bland 17" gray steels and 235-70-17's (i think) it's spending the night at the dealership tonight
I take delivery tomorrow morning
.....and maybe driving down to Canton in the afternoon if you folks think these wheels are a functional upgrade from the steel stockers (which i'd keep and slap on winter tires)
#4
08-25-2006, 11:47 PM
+44mm is the factory offset of all 04+ f150s. when i bought my 20s i tried to find the closest to factory as possible and ended up with +40mm eagle alloys. yes they will fit
edit: if you take the rim width of 8.5 and go from center (4.25") then add 44mm (1.7") that gives you a backspacing of 5.95 which is also the factory backspacing for the F-150
edit: if you take the rim width of 8.5 and go from center (4.25") then add 44mm (1.7") that gives you a backspacing of 5.95 which is also the factory backspacing for the F-150
Last edited by Adam06FX4; 08-25-2006 at 11:51 PM.