Duallys Only
#1501
My truck is amazing. More power than needed, so acceleration while pulling the 5er is quick. This is not really a complaint, but there is more sag in the back when I lower the 5er onto her. I may get a set of air bags in the future. I would like to see better fuel mileage, but considering my 5er is 40 feet long and has bridge clearance of 13' 5", I can't really complain. Depending on fuel, wind and terrain, I get anywhere between 8.5 to 10 MPH while towing. I really love the way the truck tows using the tow mode and exhaust brake. While coming down 19 into Cherokee, NC, I was able to descend all the way with just an occasional tap of the brake. No riding the brakes like I had to do with my 2011 F-350.
If I had it to do over again, I would have ordered mine with 4 wheel drive. I never thought I would need it because I was going to be full time RVing and I had no intention of ever leaving hard roads. Since my wife decided she didn't want to full time, we bought a house in NW Arkansas. I had to spend $11,000 on a concrete driveway because my truck couldn't push the 5er up the driveway. Shortly after getting our house, I got stuck in some mud (without the 5er) and had to get a tow.
#1502
#1505
Interesting, didnt realize that... hummmm
Is it me, or do all the aftermarket wheels for the 350s suck though? I want a little bigger wheel, but do not want a ghetto redneckish wheel... just a wheel a couple inches larger for looks... I think the 17s look a bit too small in the wheel arches.
Is it me, or do all the aftermarket wheels for the 350s suck though? I want a little bigger wheel, but do not want a ghetto redneckish wheel... just a wheel a couple inches larger for looks... I think the 17s look a bit too small in the wheel arches.
#1506
Interesting, didnt realize that... hummmm
Is it me, or do all the aftermarket wheels for the 350s suck though? I want a little bigger wheel, but do not want a ghetto redneckish wheel... just a wheel a couple inches larger for looks... I think the 17s look a bit too small in the wheel arches.
Is it me, or do all the aftermarket wheels for the 350s suck though? I want a little bigger wheel, but do not want a ghetto redneckish wheel... just a wheel a couple inches larger for looks... I think the 17s look a bit too small in the wheel arches.
I'm only saying this due to hearing it but the 19.5" wheel tire combos may ride rougher as the pressures are higher and the tires are meant for load carrying. And you're buying truck tires not something the local tire store carries. But I could be wrong.... 20" wheels I believe get you more "normal" local tire store tires.
#1507
They make 20" and 19.5" aftermarket wheels for 350's. I want the American Force Classic 19.5" but with wheels and tires I'm looking between $4-5,000. So the 17's will do for now......
I'm only saying this due to hearing it but the 19.5" wheel tire combos may ride rougher as the pressures are higher and the tires are meant for load carrying. But I could be wrong.... 20" wheels I believe get you more "normal" tires.
I'm only saying this due to hearing it but the 19.5" wheel tire combos may ride rougher as the pressures are higher and the tires are meant for load carrying. But I could be wrong.... 20" wheels I believe get you more "normal" tires.
#1508
#1509
Well, some bad news on the tires I was considering. Saw my buddies 2011 dually yesterday running the Cooper AT3's. 25K and not looking good. The fronts are all chopped up despite rotations and down to about 5/32 on the outsides. Rears are all even but only 5-6/32 remaining. Truck has pulled a big 5ver about 300 miles and the rest is just commuting.
Guess I'm going to keep digging deeper down that 19.5 road.
Guess I'm going to keep digging deeper down that 19.5 road.
#1512
http://www.ntwonline.com/mobile/195-CLASSIC-DUALLY-8-LUG-DIRECT-BOLT-ON-KIT-POLISHED-AMERICAN-FORCE-WHEELS-P4688.aspx
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