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About a mounth ago someone asked the same question and one of the responces showed a picture of what was left of his front end after the wheel came off.It was very expensive looking.I'd bet some-one makes a rim for your truck that looks good it might not be your first choice but you are less lickley to kill your truck or someone else.
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10-26-2006, 07:24 PM
Originally Posted by dillard03
I was looking inot getting some rims for my 98 f150 but the ones i really like they dont make any the right lug pattern!! I was thinking bout going with a adaptor to change from 5x135 to something that can work. What do yall think of doing this?
They should have something that will fit your truck. I also agree that wheel
adapters are not a good idea.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by wandell
I wouldn't do it. Bolt pattern adaptors will push the wheel/tire farther out creating fitment problems plus increased wear and tear on suspension and steering components.
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10-26-2006, 09:03 PM
Bud8817, I see your point. But keep in mind he will be installing wheels made to fit a different truck which means they could have a different backspacing. Lets just say he goes with a 10 inch wide wheel with 3.5 inches of backspacing (instead of the 4.5 inches he needs) and bolts them on with a 2 inch thick adaptor. He has pushed the wheel much farther out than a set of 10 inch wide wheels that fit properly. You see how much added leverage he has added? Not to meantion he has a wheel that sticks out 6 inches farther than an OEM 16x7 inch wheel which is gonna make tire fitment a nightmare.
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Originally Posted by dillard03
I was looking inot getting some rims for my 98 f150 but the ones i really like they dont make any the right lug pattern!! I was thinking bout going with a adaptor to change from 5x135 to something that can work. What do yall think of doing this?
check out wheelsforless.com, they have a huge selection and every lug pattern. I agree you may not find the exact wheel you want but I guarantee you will find one you will be happy with, in fact you may find a new wheel you like even better than the ones you want now. BTW, what wheels are you considering?