Went into the Ford dealer Friday to have my truck looked at, ended up buying a new 17 f250. Can't pick it up cause some transmission recall though.

Question on the wheels. Looking for a used set. Will all previous years fit the 2017? Appears it will.

lookint to get a set of 35x12.5x20. will these fit easily, and is there an ideal offset I should look for? Put a set of 35's on my 2011 and they fit perfect, no leveling required.

thanks- Matt

 

Matt,

Your old truck had the 6.2, right? Tell us more about your new truck: engine, axle ratio, original tire size, AS or A/T tires, etc.

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

 

My old truck was a 2011 extended cab with the 6.2 4x4

new truck is the 2017 4 door stx 4x4 with the 6.2. Not sure on axle ratio, or current tire size. It's suppose to be ready tomorrow for pickup, the part came in today.

 

I'd suggest seeing what you've got before deciding on 35" tires. Do you have the VIN?

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

 

The F250 XL's STX package (option code 17S) includes 18" aluminum wheels and 18" A/S tires; A/T tires are further options. Let's see what tires you actually have and which axle ratio.

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

 

My vin is 1FT7W2B69HED22869

picking up the truck now

 

 

OK. Your new truck is fitted with 265/75R18E A/S tires on 18" wheels. These are the smallest (646 revs per mile) OEM tires according to Ford.

Your truck's axle ratio is 3.73. Going from ~31" tires to ~35" inch tires will reduce the effective axle ratio from 3.73 to ~3.30. The speedometer and odometer will both read ~12% low.

Depending on how you plan to use your truck (hauling heavy loads and/or towing heavy trailers), your truck's performance may seem a tad sluggish if you change to 35" tires. For example, the automatic transmission may hunt excessively when stressed.

Others may offer up answers on fitting your desired tire sizes and wheel offsets. However, you need to be aware of the effects your proposed change will have on your truck's performance.

If 35" tires are essential to your requirements, then you may want to consider having the axles ratio changed from 3.73 to 4.30.

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

 

Thanks for the Info, I'm fine with the spedo being off.

i just want to confirm that prior f250 wheels will fit the 2017, and If there was a ideal offset

 

The previous gen wheels will fit that truck. The only place they wouldn't if it was an HD 250 or SRW 6.7 350. Those both come with the new DANA M275 axle. Your 6.2 250 will have the same Sterling 10.5" as the previous generation so the wheels will bolt right up.

 

what is a hd 250?

found some 35x12.5x20 wheels I want. They are off a 2005 f250 with -24 offset. Is that a good offset?

doesnt have sensors though. How much does a shop usUally charge to swap my old sensors, or is it cheaper to buy new ones?

 

The 250 can be had with an HD tow package. It gives the 250 the same rear axle as the SRW 6.7 350. The HD 250 only comes with the 6.7.

 

I have 20x10 wheels with a -18 offset. 35x12.50 tires, and my tires stick out about 2 to 3 inches from the body, and I needed a leveling kit to make it work. I believe you need to be in the +12 range to keep them under the fender and not require a level or lift.

 

thanks for the reply.

this wheel stuff always confuses the crap out of me.

was going to keep it simple and just put 35x12.5/18 tires on my stock wheels, but since the rims are 9" wide I read that won't work/isn't ideal

I found a brand of tires rhe other day that were 35x11.5x18 so that would work