8 Lug Wheels for E350
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The alloys (16.50 x 10 - 8x6.50) cost $159 brand new.
I just bought a used set of four tires and rims off www.craigslist.org just to get the tires (33s) and I plan on E-BAYing the rims because I prefer steel rims off road.
After comparing the two, I say the steel rims probably weight 20+ pounds more and with larger tires that weight adds up. Though on a 6-7K pound van that is like drinking a diet soda with a Big Mac.
The alloys do look much nicer then the steel and chrome, even when new.
I just bought a used set of four tires and rims off www.craigslist.org just to get the tires (33s) and I plan on E-BAYing the rims because I prefer steel rims off road.
After comparing the two, I say the steel rims probably weight 20+ pounds more and with larger tires that weight adds up. Though on a 6-7K pound van that is like drinking a diet soda with a Big Mac.
The alloys do look much nicer then the steel and chrome, even when new.
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carrfamilynj, you DO NOT need 8 X 170mm rims for an E350 unless you have a 4X4 conversion. Vans use 8 X 6.5", Super Duty trucks use 8 X 170mm. Rims from GM and Dodge 3/4 and 1 ton vehicles are 8 X 6.5" and will fit. Make sure any rims you buy are rated for your max load.
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> Are the rims 8 lug Ford rims? I need 8 X 170
If you really need 8 x 170 mm. these rims are all over E-Bay for sale.
If you really need 8 x 170 mm. these rims are all over E-Bay for sale.
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
> Are the rims 8 lug Ford rims? I need 8 X 170
If you really need 8 x 170 mm. these rims are all over E-Bay for sale.
If you really need 8 x 170 mm. these rims are all over E-Bay for sale.
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Yea, so I guess the full-size vans stayed SAE, and the SD trucks went metric?
Between craigslist and ebay, there's definitely plenty of wheels out there, especially in the 8 X 6.5 size. Just gotta watch the backspacing.Speaking of which, what is it on these vans?
Between craigslist and ebay, there's definitely plenty of wheels out there, especially in the 8 X 6.5 size. Just gotta watch the backspacing.Speaking of which, what is it on these vans?
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Originally Posted by carrfamilynj
For a 2004 E350 extended(15 pass), what does the weight capacity for each wheel need to be?
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> For a 2004 E350 extended(15 pass), what does the weight capacity
> for each wheel need to be?
Well, knowing that it is an extended E-350 changes what you should get for a tire and rim if you are loading it with passengers.
Assuming you are from NJ, you want something good in snow and passable in ice that can handle potholes.
You want to get a 16" and NOT a 16.50" rim. In a blowout a 16.50 will not stay on the rim at all and that could be fatal in a loaded 15 pass. van.
You want at least Load Range E from an OEM with a history of good tire sidewalls.
A nice tire:
Michelin LTX A/T
245/75 RR16
120/116R E
3042 lbs.
http://www.tirerack.com
Read the reviews, very favorable, tires last.
> for each wheel need to be?
Well, knowing that it is an extended E-350 changes what you should get for a tire and rim if you are loading it with passengers.
Assuming you are from NJ, you want something good in snow and passable in ice that can handle potholes.
You want to get a 16" and NOT a 16.50" rim. In a blowout a 16.50 will not stay on the rim at all and that could be fatal in a loaded 15 pass. van.
You want at least Load Range E from an OEM with a history of good tire sidewalls.
A nice tire:
Michelin LTX A/T
245/75 RR16
120/116R E
3042 lbs.
http://www.tirerack.com
Read the reviews, very favorable, tires last.
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