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Old 03-02-2016, 12:22 AM
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I think he was referring to lift kits. IIRC some lift kits won't except Raptor Wheels, I don't know if it's because their 17's or if it's the offset.
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Some of the trucks in here look badass. I've been looking at 20"s for a month but now I'm considering getting Raptor wheels instead. Just messaged someone on Craigslist about a set.


What do you guys think about these? 20" Raptor replicas

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-inch-glos...hWqEL8&vxp=mtr



http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-inch-blac...NWqD2a&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by STingray1300
You were told wrong.
Explain???
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I believe most lift kits that use new spindles require a larger rm than 17" to clear.
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Originally Posted by RES4CUE
I believe most lift kits that use new spindles require a larger rm than 17" to clear.
I think you're right, but just curious if that other guy from the post before knows what he's talking about, and that's why I was asking him to explain. He sure seemed confident in his answer to my question.
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Originally Posted by smgfx4
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My '13 with 17" Raptor wheels (why I know they will fit):




What determines if a wheel will fit is the brake calipers. The OEM offset for 18" wheels is -44mm. Raptor wheels have a -34mm offset. This makes them fit better than OEMs on a lifted vehicle.
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Originally Posted by STingray1300
My '13 with 17" Raptor wheels (why I know they will fit):




What determines if a wheel will fit is the brake calipers. The OEM offset for 18" wheels is -44mm. Raptor wheels have a -34mm offset. This makes them fit better than OEMs on a lifted vehicle.

while you are correct, there are some lift kits that use new spindles that DO NOT fit with 17" wheels, including raptor wheels. It is a big reason why raptor wheels end up on the used wheel market.
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Originally Posted by STingray1300
My '13 with 17" Raptor wheels (why I know they will fit): What determines if a wheel will fit is the brake calipers. The OEM offset for 18" wheels is -44mm. Raptor wheels have a -34mm offset. This makes them fit better than OEMs on a lifted vehicle.
Do you have a lift on your truck? It's hard to tell from that picture
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Originally Posted by MPETE
while you are correct, there are some lift kits that use new spindles that DO NOT fit with 17" wheels, including raptor wheels. It is a big reason why raptor wheels end up on the used wheel market.
Any proof behind this comment? Because it's total BS
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Originally Posted by MPETE
while you are correct, there are some lift kits that use new spindles that DO NOT fit with 17" wheels, including raptor wheels. It is a big reason why raptor wheels end up on the used wheel market.


Surely you aren't saying that the reason there are Raptor wheels for sale is because Raptor owners are lifting their trucks, right? I mean, I'm sure you meant something completely different, but I just wanted to make sure.....


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