Lightning Rims on the Bronco

[NeighborDave]

I like uniqueness, but also like to show loyalty. Since day 1 I've liked the idea of putting 2001 style rims on a Bronco. I got a slot 3 hours in on day 1 for an Outer Banks model. I had plans to put 2001 style Lightning rims on. Looking at the data for backspacing and offset they should work just fine. Has anyone else had a similar thought. Anything I'm missing that would make this plan not work?
I understand the OB model dimensions to be 18", 0 offset and 4.75 Backspacing.
Dimensions on the lightning rims are 18", +14 offset, 5.8 Backspacing.

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[Used2jeep]

I would be concerned about that offset on a turn catching the outside of your fender.

 

[Toccoa]

Not sure about the numbers, but if the bolt pattern doesn’t match...

 

[Mountain Goat]

I like uniqueness, but also like to show loyalty. Since day 1 I've liked the idea of putting 2001 style rims on a Bronco. I got a slot 3 hours in on day 1 for an Outer Banks model. I had plans to put 2001 style Lightning rims on. Looking at the data for backspacing and offset they should work just fine. Has anyone else had a similar thought. Anything I'm missing that would make this plan not work?
I understand the OB model dimensions to be 18", 0 offset and 4.75 Backspacing.
Dimensions on the lightning rims are 18", +14 offset, 5.8 Backspacing.

You'll have the wrong number of lugs.

 

[FourHorses]

You'll have the wrong number of lugs.

Yup, F-150s through 2003 had 5 lug wheels.

 

[That_Hal]

Dear God don't do that! It's F'ugly

 

[SpecOpsHippie]

And it would tuck the tire and wheel under the fenders a little over a half inch more. Most people want them outboard a little more.... Oops just saw the bolt pattern response....mooooooit!!

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Lightning wheels are a 5x135 pattern. Bronco 6x139.7. Lightning wheels are 18x9.5 and I think a +14mm offset. Aside from being the ugliest of the Lightning wheels it is just not worth the effort or cost.

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