Lariat Wheels
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Lariat Wheels
Ok so what are your opinions of the Lariat wheel options. I myself prefer the 18" wheels to both of the 20" models, however I have yet to see a lariat with the 18s. I also assume that the 18s would have a higher payload capacity than the 20s. Can anyone confirm this? Does anyone have the 18" wheels or has seen them in person? I personally think both of the 20s are fugly and showoffish. I like the luxury of the Lariat but I want the functionality and capability of an XLT and I think that the 20s cut into the capability of the truck. Is this reasoning correct or am I making a big deal out of nothing?
PS I also plan on getting the max tow package and with the 20" wheels the upgraded rear leaf spring is not added. Is this a big deal?
Thanks,
-Guy
PS I also plan on getting the max tow package and with the 20" wheels the upgraded rear leaf spring is not added. Is this a big deal?
Thanks,
-Guy
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Thats what I mean will the tire on the 18 inch rim have a higher load rating than the pirelli on the 20 inch rim? I have not seen one in person to see what kind of tire they run or what the load rating is. I believe on earlier posts some one said the 20 inch rim/tire combo has a 900lb load rating?
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Thats what I mean will the tire on the 18 inch rim have a higher load rating than the pirelli on the 20 inch rim? I have not seen one in person to see what kind of tire they run or what the load rating is. I believe on earlier posts some one said the 20 inch rim/tire combo has a 900lb load rating?
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I have the 18" chrome wheels on my Lariat, and I think they look fine. I can't comment on any of the 20" wheels since I haven't seen them in person. The tires that came on mine are P rated, but I know you can get LT's in the same size. However, my P rated tires have a 2600lb load capacity each, so I'm not sure there would be much benefit going to an LT. Also, the sticker in my driver's door says something like 1250lb payload capacity. I think the Ford site says max payload for a truck like mine is close to 1500lbs, so the wheels must not hurt it that much.
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I cannot find information supporting that the standard 18 inch wheels on the Lariat increase the payload capicity over the 20"wheels.
I like the standard 18" Lariat wheels, but the 20" aluminum wheels look great. Of course, that's only my opinion.
I like the standard 18" Lariat wheels, but the 20" aluminum wheels look great. Of course, that's only my opinion.
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Here is the 20" chrome. They have done great through the winter for me. I have never had this big of a wheel on any of my trucks, but, I like these. We had 8" of snow and I never had to put it in 4X4 mode. On my previous F250's I had to use the switch. I have a 135 acre farm that I bowhunt on 3 or 4 times a week and they get me everywhere I need. It gets pretty muddy at times. I liked the look of the 18's but I never had 20's so I tried them.
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I got the 18", which was required to get the full max tow package. Here is the '09 guide.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...ailerGuide.pdf
http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...ailerGuide.pdf
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I got the 18", which was required to get the full max tow package. Here is the '09 guide.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...ailerGuide.pdf
http://www.fordvehicles.com/assets/p...ailerGuide.pdf
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I don't believe that this statement is correct. I have the max trailer tow package and have 20 inch wheels. The tires on my truck are the perelli scorpion ATR's and have a load rating of approx 2600 pounds. The wheels are fully rated for the GVWR of 7200 pounds. If you build your truck on ford's canadian site the max tow package is available no matter what wheels that have been selected. The link also does not indicate that the 20 inch option has any effect on tow capacity!
from the built-it site:
Max Trailer Tow Package. Includes rear bumper, Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, upgraded rear springs (with 18" tires only); heavy-duty front eye bushing; 20:1 steering gear. Available with XL Regular and SuperCab; XLT; FX4 and Lariat SuperCrew; FX4 and Lariat SuperCab with 145" wheelbase. Note: restrictions apply; see your dealer for more information.
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I don't believe that this statement is correct. I have the max trailer tow package and have 20 inch wheels. The tires on my truck are the perelli scorpion ATR's and have a load rating of approx 2600 pounds. The wheels are fully rated for the GVWR of 7200 pounds. If you build your truck on ford's canadian site the max tow package is available no matter what wheels that have been selected. The link also does not indicate that the 20 inch option has any effect on tow capacity!
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Maybe not tow capacity but they don't beef up the leaf springs for nothing. Count your rear leafs
from the built-it site:
Max Trailer Tow Package. Includes rear bumper, Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, upgraded rear springs (with 18" tires only); heavy-duty front eye bushing; 20:1 steering gear. Available with XL Regular and SuperCab; XLT; FX4 and Lariat SuperCrew; FX4 and Lariat SuperCab with 145" wheelbase. Note: restrictions apply; see your dealer for more information.
from the built-it site:
Max Trailer Tow Package. Includes rear bumper, Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, upgraded rear springs (with 18" tires only); heavy-duty front eye bushing; 20:1 steering gear. Available with XL Regular and SuperCab; XLT; FX4 and Lariat SuperCrew; FX4 and Lariat SuperCab with 145" wheelbase. Note: restrictions apply; see your dealer for more information.
Link to ford canada site: Ford F-150 Trucks: Ford Canada
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Maybe not tow capacity but they don't beef up the leaf springs for nothing. Count your rear leafs
from the built-it site:
Max Trailer Tow Package. Includes rear bumper, Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, upgraded rear springs (with 18" tires only); heavy-duty front eye bushing; 20:1 steering gear. Available with XL Regular and SuperCab; XLT; FX4 and Lariat SuperCrew; FX4 and Lariat SuperCab with 145" wheelbase. Note: restrictions apply; see your dealer for more information.
from the built-it site:
Max Trailer Tow Package. Includes rear bumper, Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, upgraded rear springs (with 18" tires only); heavy-duty front eye bushing; 20:1 steering gear. Available with XL Regular and SuperCab; XLT; FX4 and Lariat SuperCrew; FX4 and Lariat SuperCab with 145" wheelbase. Note: restrictions apply; see your dealer for more information.
A p rated 20" will have same or v close rating as P rated 18". The diff is that there currently no available LT tires in the facotry 20" size. For example you could go up to a LT285/55R20 and it'll fit fine on the stock rim.
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Four leafs are present on my truck how about yours? On ford canada's site the upgraded springs are still present when you select the 20 inch wheel option. The GVWR on my truck is 7200 pounds with a front GAWR of 3900 pounds and a rear GAWR of 4000 pounds. Sorry I was wrong and the tires are rated at 2403 pounds max load. I have not seen this statement on all of the information that I have with my truck. Possibly the Canada trucks differ from the ones the USA get I don't know. I wouldn't think so but its possible. I was on the US site and I see that this statement about the upgraded spring is there. I would like to know if I have the upgraded springs!
Link to ford canada site: Ford F-150 Trucks: Ford Canada
Link to ford canada site: Ford F-150 Trucks: Ford Canada
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I don't believe that this statement is correct. I have the max trailer tow package and have 20 inch wheels. The tires on my truck are the perelli scorpion ATR's and have a load rating of approx 2600 pounds. The wheels are fully rated for the GVWR of 7200 pounds. If you build your truck on ford's canadian site the max tow package is available no matter what wheels that have been selected. The link also does not indicate that the 20 inch option has any effect on tow capacity!