stock 20" wheels - Diesel Forum

pb1995 · 06-06-2007, 09:37 AM

What size are the lariat 20's wheels? What size spacer is needed to run them on a 7.3?

Thanks

PowerStrokeHD · 06-06-2007, 09:51 AM

Factory Ford 20" wheels are 20X8. Although not recommended, it would take atleast a 1" spacer to fit them properly on a pre-'05 truck.

HeavyAssault · 06-06-2007, 09:56 AM

If you want to go bigger on OEM wheels look for some 18"s. I ran a set of '04 HD edition 18"s on my '04 PSD and they were a great set of wheels and tires.

pb1995 · 06-06-2007, 09:56 AM

I was affraid they needed that much spacing. Thanks

PowerStrokeHD · 06-06-2007, 10:19 AM

HeavyAssault is correct, 18"s (18X8) from the '04 are a nice OEM option for early SD's. They were standard on the H-D's and optional on Lariat's and KR's.

pb1995 · 06-06-2007, 10:28 AM

Thanks, but I guess I am just going to have to shell the extra money to get the aftermarkets with the right offset. What is in the way on the old style, shocks? springs?

PowerStrokeHD · 06-06-2007, 10:36 AM

The '05-up wheels sit too far in on the early SD's, so you endup rubbing the springs real bad while turning. Plus you endup with that narrow track railroad truck look.

pb1995 · 06-06-2007, 10:50 AM

I see. Well that sucks. Thanks for the info.

racing4funn · 06-07-2007, 10:27 PM

He asked how much of a spacer he needs! It can be done. There are spacers out there.. I might guess 2 inches

pstroke · 06-08-2007, 01:22 AM

Also, I think they changed the bolt pattern on '08. If they are pre 08 you will probably be okay.