17's ok?
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17's ok?
I just bought a 2010 f-350 Lariat with stock 18's. I'm already looking at wheel and tire packages and was wondering if it's ok to drop to a 17" because of choices and price. Right now it's either 295/70/18 terra grapplers or 295/70/17. Almost 550$ difference in the package.
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Not to worried about the D rating as I only tow a 17' boat but was more concerned if the 17" rims fit ok. I remember when I was looking at packages for my f150 that in certain models/years 17's wouldn't clear the caliper. Just making sure there is no problems like that in this case.
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If you have tpms which you should, your light will be on all the time running "D" rated tires or running them at max. tire pressure forever. My tpms is set @ 65psi so I have to stick with "E" rated tires. There is some nice 285's out there "E" rated. That's what i'm looking at.
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Toyo makes a 285/75/18 in the AT and MT. Great tires, rated 4000 lbs and 80 psi. You can get the Goodyear MT/R Kevlar in that size as well. Translates to about a 35x11.50.
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Yepper...agree completely. I'd stay with the 18's though. Throw in some nice rims, and the cost will pay for 2-3 more sets of 18" tires alone. The price DIFFERENCE that is.
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Price isn't really an issue, but I was figuring as long as there is no problems going with a 17" rim I might as well save 500 bucks. Really want the 295/70/18 though, it just seems like the perfect size for me. It's a descent amount of money either way so I guess it's safer to go with what I'll be happy with. Thanks for the replies guys.
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Keep the same thing in mind when wheel shopping for your F-350 as you will likely run into the same issue. Some 17" wheels will clear the caliper, while others will not.
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