Running 16's

[greychevy]

You guys think the front rotors and calipers from a 2001 1500 would work on a 2012 1500? I'm wanting to run 16's all the way around on my truck.

 

[moparman]

Whats wrong with 17's?

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[Arctic-Rodz]

whats wrong with 20's?

 

[WhiteSport]

You guys think the front rotors and calipers from a 2001 1500 would work on a 2012 1500? I'm wanting to run 16's all the way around on my truck.

no they wont work. thats 2 generations of truck ago... and why would you want 16s?

 

[greychevy]

Because I like the old school TSL super swampers and they don't come in sizes for a 17. I want to run q78-16 swampers, 9.00-16 military NDT's, or q78-16 buckshots. Any ideas on how I could fit 16's?

 

[moparman]

Because I like the old school TSL super swampers and they don't come in sizes for a 17. I want to run q78-16 swampers, 9.00-16 military NDT's, or q78-16 buckshots. Any ideas on how I could fit 16's?

If you run 6 inch wheel spacers they should clear the calipers

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[greychevy]

Great suggestion

 

[Burla]

Yeah better yet bite the bullet and SAS that 1500. You will have a great 4x4 look but I would want a solid axle if I was considering taking this 1500 off road. I prefer 17 or 16's myself to 20's, another old school fool here.

 

[moparman]

Great suggestion

it makes no sense to swap to smaller brakes and wheels just to have a tire you like. have fun stopping them big ol mudders with some midget brakes

 

[DannyMK2]

ive seen some third gens with 16's before. i believe it required shaving down part of the caliper, and only certain 16's would fit.

 

[Texas_Cornhusker]

Just put some daytons on that ****.

 

[kkreit01]

IMO, 17's look small (I have them). 16s would be out-of-place tiny. I think Ram should start at 18".

 

[Burla]

IMO, 17's look small (I have them). 16s would be out-of-place tiny. I think Ram should start at 18".

Same thing we get over and over, if you are looking for a great street machine 20's is the way to go, but the guy wants old school TSL super swampers so he is looking for a 4x4 look and probably function. One is better for the street and one is better for offroad. Below are the same size tire 33, and a 17 and a twenty. The 20 is not a good offroad tire because you cannot adjust the tire pressure for the trail. Doesn't have enough side wall, so you will be riding on glass and full pressure or riding on the rim if you lowered the pressure. Anyhow, I don't think the OP cares, he just wants his 16's, and if he can get them it will be a great option for going offroad.

 

[greychevy]

it makes no sense to swap to smaller brakes and wheels just to have a tire you like. have fun stopping them big ol mudders with some midget brakes

If you aren't here to help then keep your posts to yourself. I see stuff on here all the time that doesn't make sense to me but I don't go telling the people that. If I can help, I post, If I can't I don't.

ive seen some third gens with 16's before. i believe it required shaving down part of the caliper, and only certain 16's would fit.

They were running the 16's in the front too? The rears won't be a problem but I was under the impression the fronts didn't have enough meat on them to shave and fit 16's. Do you remember what 16's they had? Any info is appreciated!

IMO, 17's look small (I have them). 16s would be out-of-place tiny. I think Ram should start at 18".

Thanks for sharing

 

[SILVER_BULLET]

hope you get it figured out man i wouldnt mind getting some 16s also for the track

 

[mudjunky]

you maybe able to run 16 inch steel wheels like a crager or a black rock with a grided caliper don't downgrade brakes like jessi james said big tires small brakes is for dummys

why would you want solid axels if your taking a 1500 off road I wheel my 2013 on 35s every week end as long as you don't cowboy to much the ifs is just fine for off roading

 

[greychevy]

the guy wants old school TSL super swampers so he is looking for a 4x4 look and probably function. I don't think the OP cares, he just wants his 16's, and if he can get them it will be a great option for going offroad.

Nail on the head!

 

[johnnysart]

Probably just have to get somebody to customize what you have now to make them fit. I would like to see this btw.

 

[DannyMK2]

They were running the 16's in the front too? The rears won't be a problem but I was under the impression the fronts didn't have enough meat on them to shave and fit 16's. Do you remember what 16's they had? Any info is appreciated!

the front calipers are the ones that needed to have the tops shaved down. rears fit fine. no clue which wheels worked and didnt work, i remember reading about this a few years back. honestly, i dont even know if this is even a possibility on the 4th gens. i have no idea if the brakes/calipers got bigger on the 09+. your probably going to have to get your hands on a 16" wheel and see how close it is.

 

[greychevy]

Probably just have to get somebody to customize what you have now to make them fit. I would like to see this btw.

Yup, I would love to make this happen.

the front calipers are the ones that needed to have the tops shaved down. rears fit fine. no clue which wheels worked and didnt work, i remember reading about this a few years back. honestly, i dont even know if this is even a possibility on the 4th gens. i have no idea if the brakes/calipers got bigger on the 09+. your probably going to have to get your hands on a 16" wheel and see how close it is.

I'm not sure but the guys that wanted to run 16's for slicks at the track used to have to shave the rear calipers down to get them to fit.....again, it might just be the type of rims. I could be wrong but I don't think the brakes got bigger on a 4th gen. If someone knows please chime in. I'll prob just pick up a set of steel 16's and see what needs to be done.

Thanks for the feedback guys that are trying to help and offering suggestions.