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Default 15 inch rims on a second Gen ram

have a buddy with some tires/rims off his old F150, and i'm wondering if these can be swapped to a second gen ram. stock tires on it are 16", but can i get away with the 15s? they are a 15x10" black steelie with 35s on them. i know bolt patterns work cause i've run dodge wheels on an old ford, just wondering if the clearance will be an issue.

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you shouldn't have any rim clearance issues, but those 35's will probably rub
 
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should be good with the 6" lift
just want to make sure the calipers will clear the 15" rims
 
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ahhhh, yes 6 inches should be good enough

A lot of people put 15's on these trucks cause they're better for big ol mud tires. I'm pretty sure you'll have no rim to caliper issues.
 
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ya, thats the only reason i'm asking. steal of a deal on some tires, so why not?
 
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is this for your 02? most with the 01s have to grind their calipers...i had 15s on my 96 with no probs tho
 
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i had 15's on mine for a year and a half and never had an issue
 
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Dual piston calipers rub on 15s from my understanding. As mentioned, probably going to need to grind some off the caliper to make them work. 00 & older (IIRC) its not an issue.
Ive got 15" for the track for my Indy
 
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should specify this would be on a 99' dodge 5.9 trail rig
 
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then there will be no issues
 


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