Ive looked at my truck with the stock 16's on it and it doesnt look like a 15 will fit on the front because of the calipers. Mine is an 04 FX4. I really dont see too many people on here running 16s though. is it just me or do the 04's gotta have 16's or bigger?

 

Most people don't run aftermarket 16's because the tires are more expensive for a 16" wheel than a 15" wheel.

 

yea but what im askin is if 15s will fit on my truck or not?

 

they should.

 

it doesnt look like my brake calipers will allow a 15 though.....

 

I got alcoas on my 07. Same size brakes as yours. Some guys have some caliper fitment issues with 15" rims. I think it depends on the backspacing.

 

Most aftermarket 15" rims will fit. Stockers usually don't. Plus like Tim said, backspacing plays a big part. Factory is 4.5" and numerically lower backspacing distances will push the wheel away from the hub/caliper.

 

I personally like the look of 16's... Yes tire prices suck, but its not like you have to buy tires every year, a good set should last you atleast 3-5 years.

 

hmmm......i havent looked at how close they are in at least a year but i swear the last time i did there was like a half inch in between the rim and the caliper. Im not talkin about the center part of the wheel either

 

3.75 backspacing max if you go aftermarket. After that you monkey up ball joints and such

 

its not the backspacing thats the problem though

 

How would stockers not fit, the 15x7 Alcoas came stock on the level IIs

 

some stock steel wheels do not work its just how there designed on the inside...


kenny_216 there is TONS of 04+ rangers with 12" rotor running around with 15's your truck isnt anything special...

 

yes the factory alcoas will fit, if that's what you're asking.

i have a 2006 FX4 that came with 16s, and i have a set of 15" wheels (factory level II wheels) in my basement that do indeed clear the caliper.

 

i didnt say there was anything special. i was just wondering

 

I'm running 15x8's on my '07 with no problems. It came stock with 16" wheels.