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flyfishingguru
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• Annapolis, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 12/31/2003 |
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 Posted:1/9/2004 19:34 |
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I bought an 03 5.4 2WD a few weeks ago and so far so good. It came with the chrome 16x7 STEEL wheels. A local parts guy has a set of alloy wheels that came off a 4x4 limited. My questions are as follows-
1. Will they fit a 2wd?
2. I assume a lighter wheel, even in the same size as my existing wheels is going to ride differently(for the better) Is this a correct assumption?
They look nicer than than the steel. If you have seen my earlier posts, I have been asking about mouldings for the exterior like the limited, lifts, etc. and it could be argued that why didn't I just buy an Eddie Bauer or Limited. But I was more concerned about having interior space and taking the 179 tax deduction. Off the dealer lot for a new 2003 2WD XLT for 28750.00 ( Listed for 37200.00) was a lot better than 46000.00 for a 4WD with all the trimmings. New wheels and maybe an aftermarket leather interior for 1250.00 installed still is saving me 14000.00 And I will never go offroad (Thats what my decked out Land Rover is for) I never thought I would own an X but you know what? These things are really f@#$ing cool!
Any way, anyones thoughts on the wheels is greatly appreciated.
Scott
2003 Excursion XLT , Fabtech 6" Lift Kit,,Gibson Catback Exhaust ,K&N Air Intake, Alpine/Infinity/XM System,Roof Clearence Lights, "C" BETR Mirrors,Thule Roof Rack, Eddie Bauer Grille, Husky Floor Liners , American Racing Outlaw II 16x8 Wheels and 33" Goodyear ATS Tires |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:1/10/2004 13:37 |
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My Excursion came with the old style steel wheels that had the wheel covers (hubcaps).
I swapped them out for the polished aluminum 8 hole wheels. I didn't really notice any difference in ride. Although my "convincing theory" to my wife was that less unsprung weight would translate into a smoother ride for her. 
Oh and all wheels from the Ex and SD line are interchangeable. 
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