So I'm going to build a f250/350 with the dt466 in it, medium duty tranny, and bigger axles with 10 bolt patterns, 22.5" rims.
I am wondering weather floats or super single tires will perform better.

My goal is simply to build a truck that is tougher, can handle crap roads without needing an alignment, and use an older diesel that is more reliable than new offerings.
I love the look of big tires, but can't stand the performance of big mud tires, the constant rotations and uneven wear is enough make me come undone.

So what kind of floats / super singles should I look for, and what rims will work and look nice for a piickup?

I realise flares will be needed.

 

i would do floats up front SS in the back
the dt466 is an awsome engine what kind of MD tranny were you thinking, Auto or stick?

 

Not a dually.
I was looking for information about the actual differences between the 2.
I'd definately want all 4 the same.

Definately a stick tranny. Don't know which one yet, though.

 

ah ok floaters are skinnier, and SS are wider. i dont know what the widths are tho. if your going to go with a hand shaker go with a Eaton Fuller

 

i think the ss go up to like 17" width lol

That would look sick with 35" tall 17" wide ss and a generous lift

 

yes it would, i like the 10 speeds but i am a biased

 

I'm after a 6 sp, i think.

 

386-65-22.5

Michelin X

Last forever under a pickups weight.. Power steering gear probably wont appreciate it, unless you use whatever's on your parts truck..

 

I plan on using the steering box from the "donor".

Now it appears my new big hurdle is finding axles that will fit under this truck that are not rediculous width.

 

i think the rear will fit fine it is the front you wil have to narrow

 

There is certainly more options for the rear.
I don't know much about these larger axles if anything.
I do know that if the entire driveline is going to be custom anyway, I'm not using stock axles and diffs.

The stock dana axles on these trucks seem like the gears are tough, but the ball joints on mine have been a 100,000 mile routine, along with alignments every 6 months.
Wheel adapters and larger wheels will no doubt accelerate that.

With the lower weight of an f350 instead of a medium duty, I am hoping that after the swap I will see many miles of rough use without a barrage of repairs.

I'm hoping I can find a good front MD axle that isn't rediculous width.
I expect these wheels will sit wider than stock, about the width of dual rear wheels.
The front will need some big flares, thats for sure.
Not many MD trucks are 4x4, so this seems an uphill battle.

 

Some of the gm 4500 5500 were rxr i have a 2wd md front taxle at home i can try and measur that and post tonight