Another question would be why you would want to put on big, ugly *** wheels. 24"? Jeez...

 

Slim823 -

Now that you've gotten some advice, what are you gonna do?

Steve

 

I agree that putting money into a leased vehicle makes no sense, but in 2002 when I leased it I had all the intentions to keep it after the lease but then FORD came out with this BEAUTIFUL new body style and to me it was worth every dollar lost to buy the one I have now! And yes I plan to keep this one for at least 5-6 years!

 

Find a new dealership - yours is full of poo!

 

you can always sell back the wheels. nice brand name wheels in a classic design dont lose too much value if you keep them clean.

 

Under certain circumstances, the dealer may not be full of BS. If the offset of the custom wheels is very different than that of the factory spec, then the wheel bearings will be under more stress and more prone to failure. I don't know about Ford products, but on certain GM vehicles, the computer software only has so much elasticity to accomodate changes in tire diameter. I don't think that the truck will implode if 35's are slapped on, but...

Another issue is the relative weight difference of the custom tire/rim compared to factory. Most 24's weigh a ton compared to 16's or 17's. The heavier a rotating mass, the more effort required to alter it's speed. Acceleration, and particularly braking ability, are affected by significantly heavier wheels.

I'm assuming that we're talking about 40 or 35-series tires. Not a lot of meat in the sidewalls. If you drive on streets that more closely resemble moonscapes, the risk of the sidewall being pinched between a pothole edge and the rim are high. BLAM!!! (often followed by very bad language from the driver).

If you still want to go this way, don't forget to keep a set of the factory lug nuts in the vehicle, in the event that the spare has to be mounted, and the custom lug nuts aren't compatable with the spare tire rim. Verify that the lug wrench can work with the custom lugs as well.

 

Your dealership can hook your truck up to their WDS and program your speedometer for different size wheels and tires so you dont have to buy a programmer to do it. I know this because i am a Ford tech and ive done it before. As far as voiding your warranty alot has to do with your dealerships thoughts. How does Ford Motor Company know what your truck looks like unless your dealership tells them?

 

i bet the only reason the went off is because your leasing it. Changing things could end up costing you when you return it

 

You arent going to low profile tires on that 20 or 22 inch rim r u?
If u r I dont understand why u would do that to a 4x4. U might as well save the $$ and go w/ a 2wd because on low profiles u totally waste the 4x4 capabilities.

 

Because they look awsome on the new F150s! Just because you can't afoard them don't knock 'em

I have 24s on my Screw and they look awsome!

As for the original question (I wonder how many of the people that responeded actually have 22s or 24s?)...a 24in wheel will not cause any sensors or whatever to go off. If the trucks not built tough enough to turn a 24in wheel, then what the hell can it be expected to tow??? With that said my service writer did ASK ME that if I brought the truck in for any driveline problems to put the stock tires and wheels back on in case there is a Ford rep there because they would try to refuse the claim because of the aftermarket tires and wheels.

Also if your going to drop $5k on a set of wheels and tires for a leased truck....I highly recommend keeping the factory set to put back on when its time to turn the truck back in.

If your series about a set of 24s I may consider selling mine...I want a set of 26s. If your interested in them (I am looking to get in the $4K range for them...they cost a little over $5K and have about 5K miles on them).

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