Will '08 Tahoe Wheels work on an '03?

[jpwiseman]

I have a chance to buy some 18" alloys off an '08 hybrid Tahoe for my '03 Tahoe that currently has 16's.

I've heard there's a difference in the wheel offset between these two years but not sure what that means. Will I run into any problems?

I'd just like to know before I pour a bunch of money into rims and new tires.

Thanks, Jim

 

[Yang1815]

I would think so. I know the 20's would fit...

 

[jpwiseman]

So, another question.

Is there a difference between the wheels on a hybrid vs. regular?

Is there a reason I shouldn't use the hybrid wheels on a regular Tahoe?

Thanks, Jim

 

[Yang1815]

Probably just style. Hybrid wheels are more exclusive since they only come with hybrid vehicles.

 

[667theneighbour]

I've read several places that the new Tahoe has +31 offset. Our cars are hubsentric.

 

[boostaholic]

All the 6lug gm wheels are hubcentric 6 x 5.5" and will interchange with any other 6lug gm truck.

 

[667theneighbour]

On ebay I found some cool rims for the new Hoe. The ad said spacers were needed to fit our Tahoe's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Part....c0.m245&_trkparms=72:543|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[Sepiroth]

I dont think you will need spacers. A lot of people have done this sort of swap w/o any issues.

 

[667theneighbour]

Ok. I really like the black chrome wheels in the ad. They would look good on my light grey Hoe.

 

[Tahoe7689]

Is there a difference between the wheels on a hybrid vs. regular?

Yes, the hybrid ones are aluminum, and the regular ones are alloy, so the hybrid ones are lighter-thus better for fuel economy.