Wheel question....16" vs 15"

[ranger3]

Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

Will a set of 2002 Z71 16" wheels fit on a 1989 Blazer that came with 15" wheels from the factory? Both are 6 lug, 4 wheel drive.

If the 16" wheels will fit, would the speedometer/odometer need some kind of adjustment to give accurate reading?

Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

David

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

1. yes

2. the overall height of the tires is what detirmines if the speedo will need to be recalibrated, not the wheels.

 

[morphed86k10]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

You might want to check the backspacing, I think the new IFS have a lot of backspacing that might not work. You might have some tie-rod/steering linkage issues. But the bolt pattern is the same so worst case scenario you can use some wheel spacers.

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

In addition to that you might need to check to see if the hub clears.

 

[morphed86k10]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

oh yeah, good call /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

 

[reeser]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

no nope nadda
/forums/images/graemlins/deal.gifthe ifs rims will not fit the solid axle trucks. i tried it. sorry pal. the backspacing and the hub hole is not big enough.

 

[4x4Freak]

Re: Wheel question....16\" vs 15\"

Same lug pattern, but the center hole is too small and the backspacing will cause problems.