Another V10 tire question...
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Another V10 tire question...
I have a 2003 F250 crewcab 4x2 V10 that I bought used in August of 2007. I use it for towing a 31 foot travel trailer. I thought about getting a new diesel but decided not to becasue I like the V10 and the wife won't let me so have a few questions about tires, wheels etc.
I do want to put a 2 inch leveling kit on it as I don't really want a huge lift on it...any recommendations?
I want to go to bigger wheels/tires as I have the stock 265/75 16" on it now. What is the biggest I can go without any serious mods and I also aw the rickson ad for the 19.5 inch wheels. Can you really fit those on a F250 without any serious mods and how much will gas mileage go down with bigger wheels/tires?
It currentloy has 3.73's so I know I will probably end up going to 4.10's or 4.33.
Any help or advice you could give is greatly appreciated....Thanks
I do want to put a 2 inch leveling kit on it as I don't really want a huge lift on it...any recommendations?
I want to go to bigger wheels/tires as I have the stock 265/75 16" on it now. What is the biggest I can go without any serious mods and I also aw the rickson ad for the 19.5 inch wheels. Can you really fit those on a F250 without any serious mods and how much will gas mileage go down with bigger wheels/tires?
It currentloy has 3.73's so I know I will probably end up going to 4.10's or 4.33.
Any help or advice you could give is greatly appreciated....Thanks
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I wouldn't even think about larger tires until I did the rear gear change...which would definitely be 4.30's.
Also, depending on your usage offroad or in frame twisters, I wouldn't go taller than 33" tires.
Also, depending on your usage offroad or in frame twisters, I wouldn't go taller than 33" tires.
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Can you really fit those on a F250 without any serious mods and how much will gas mileage go down with bigger wheels/tires?
Yes, you really can run 19.5s without any modifications whatsoever. The beauty of 19.5s on our trucks is that the smallest size, the 225/70R19.5 is only 32" tall, which is very close if not the same (in some cases identical) as the stock tire's overall diameter. It would not effect your gearing (or speedometer). With a 4X4, you could easily accommodate the next size up, which is a 245/70R19.5 as they run between 33-33.5" tall. Most everyone who goes a little taller than stock experiences a slight increase in the fuel economy - not a decrease. The tires are taller and therefore have fewer revolutions per mile. Yes, the tires are heavier than stock because they are steel cased but the commercial-grade rubber is designed for less rolling resistance for economy's sake.
Yes, you really can run 19.5s without any modifications whatsoever. The beauty of 19.5s on our trucks is that the smallest size, the 225/70R19.5 is only 32" tall, which is very close if not the same (in some cases identical) as the stock tire's overall diameter. It would not effect your gearing (or speedometer). With a 4X4, you could easily accommodate the next size up, which is a 245/70R19.5 as they run between 33-33.5" tall. Most everyone who goes a little taller than stock experiences a slight increase in the fuel economy - not a decrease. The tires are taller and therefore have fewer revolutions per mile. Yes, the tires are heavier than stock because they are steel cased but the commercial-grade rubber is designed for less rolling resistance for economy's sake.
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I'm not a fan of big wheels. Larger wheels and larger tires just add more weight and rotating mass. That not only effects acceleration but also effects braking which you don't want on a tow rig. I like the way big tires and a lift look I just don't like the negative effects it has on the truck.
I have 33's (285/75/16) and 3:73s with no lift. Finding tires larger than 285s or 295s with a decent weight rating can be a problem. If you plan to do a lot of towing I wouldn't add a lift or go bigger than 285s or 295s in the tire department. A gear change to 4:30s is a must for heavier towing.
I have 33's (285/75/16) and 3:73s with no lift. Finding tires larger than 285s or 295s with a decent weight rating can be a problem. If you plan to do a lot of towing I wouldn't add a lift or go bigger than 285s or 295s in the tire department. A gear change to 4:30s is a must for heavier towing.
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Thanks for the info wheelchick........I like the idea of going to 19.5 to gain the added commercial longevity of the tire. I don't plan on getting some huige lift or anything due to the fact that its a daily driver and I do tow with it. The biggest I would ever go would be the 285's.
Thanks again and I will have to contact rickson and find out how much it would be
Thanks again and I will have to contact rickson and find out how much it would be
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