Increasing F450 tire size......
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You can go with 245/70/19.5's or 22.5 inch tires. Both require new wheels. You can also get 8R19.5 tires that are narrower but taller and will fit the stock rims.
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My truck currently have 225/70/19.5......why would I need dif wheels for the tires you mentioned.
Im sure you can put a larger tire on these wheels I would just like to here from some people and what they have used. Pics would be even better.
Im sure you can put a larger tire on these wheels I would just like to here from some people and what they have used. Pics would be even better.
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I would think the 245's can fit, but, they are recommended for 6.75" wide wheels. The factory wheels are only 6" wide!
I don't know if it is the largest tire on a 450 here on the board, but I went with 37x13.50x22 Toyos on mine. This combination puts a whole lot of rubber under the rear of the truck. :+)
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I've seen 285's on the stock wheels, and would probably only go 265's.
There are some other threads on this if you search.
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what is the widest you can go with out wheel spacers, i know there is about 2 inch between the stock 225/70r19.5 continental tires that come on the new f450.
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Hey Hot Duck, did you put adapters (for 10x225 I think) on for those? or did they make you some wheels to fit the 10 bolt Ford F450 pattern?
I've done adapters before and while I liked the stability of the setup, I didn't like the added rotational weight and unsprung weight. I'm watching for direct bolt on.
This was my trade in for the F450
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It is lifted 8". We used a Pro Comp system, but we had to get all of the steering components from Kelderman because the Pro Comp steering parts would not fit the 450.
The only downfall is that I will have problems with the height of the bed sides if I ever go back to a gooseneck trailer. I was towing a 53' gooseneck with it, but I replaced that with a 46' tag trailer just before I lifted the truck. So far I have absolutely no regrets. The truck still tows as well as it did stock, but now it rides better and is substantially better when traveling anywhere off the pavement.
That's a nice looking truck!! Even though the 450 is 10 lug from the factory, I had to use adapters to get the correct lug pattern for these wheels.
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THX, thats new, I new it was going to happen soon with the demand for different set up's.
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I put 245-70-19.5 Bridgestone tires on my stock wheels when the truck had 3000 miles on it, I have 26000 on it now with no problems. I have done one rotation and run the air pressure around 85 in the back and 75 in the front. These tires are way better in the rain / snow and wear like steel.
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are there any spacers for the stock 450 wheels? a friend is running 285/70/19.5 on his factory 450 wheels (a little too big IMO) but they are awfully close and he wants to space them out.
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How much spaces is between his tires?
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i have yet to see the truck, he called me and told me about what he had mounted up and I told him I'd see if I could help out.
After reading enough posts where guys are putting or have put bigger tires on the stock 6 X 19.5 wheels, I thought I should mention that after discussing this with a number of experts in the field, exceeding 22570R19.5s or 8R19.5s is NOT RECOMMENDED and is not DOT APPROVED. One can do what they want and swear there is no problem but like myself, they are truly not engineers that truly know what is safe and prudent. When it comes to suspension, brakes and tires/wheels, in depth research should be performed before one installs, changes or modifies anything related to these systems. I agree that bigger rubber usually helps in the looks department as I too am a fan of bigger/nicer wheels and tires. I,ve built some big trucks some of which were feature trucks at SEMA and yes, they looked the business but in reality, in most all cases, the integrity of the trucks is compromised. In other words, their designed in safety margins are reduced. The 450 is definitely a stout platform but after researching this in depth, adapters should be avoided period. Having a new set of wider 19.5 wheels seems to be the best choice for increasing the rubber size. Rickson has extensive experience I found with doing exactly this ( and I am not affiliated with them at all ). They will also build 8.25 X 22.5 wheels for the 450 that will directly bolt on w/o adapters but will also tell you they dont do it a lot. Buying shaved down 22.5s ( to 22s ) is stupid! Buying used 22.5 wheels that were used on semis is stupid ! Putting any wheel that requires an adapter is also not a smart move and I did it myself......but will never do it again either! I learn from mistakes and thought it prudent to at least mention using your head when contemplating changing certain systems for it could prove to be disasterous to you or some one else on the road. Children may be involved and they may be yours! I feel we all have responsibility owning and driving trucks on the road when there are Mini Coopers, Fiat 500s and Smarts ( we call them "stupids" ) on the road with us. Wheel manufacturers are most likely to research fairly significantly the safety level of their products prior to releasing them to consumers. When considering their products, I would call them directly and ask specific questions regarding DOT approvals, testing, and type of use recommended and not recommended. I would then search the web for any complaints or safety issues posted or mentioned. Once you do all of this, try to make a smart decision regarding the purchase putting safety first before aesthetics. Just my two cents but I,m sure there are a lot out there that fully agree. If you dont agree, thats your option but try to make an intelligent decision at least and ask questions.
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Try this blog, it might help
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f122/bigger-tires-f450-250409/
I love my Toyo 35" tires on 22" bolt on's
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f122/bigger-tires-f450-250409/
I love my Toyo 35" tires on 22" bolt on's
Well, I have decided to eat my words and buy a set of 22.5s from Diesel Wheels ( Big Classics ) which might include adapters which I did not want to do again. By running adapters, I do not loose turning radius but they do add some unsprung weight and bring the wheels out a bit. Thinking I might opt for 6 aluminum wheels though if they will work with the stock rear studs. They convinced me the adapters have proven to be bullet proof. I ran them on my last 2008 3500 HD 4X4 dually with 19.5 and never had a problem with the adapters themselves but did break a tie rod ( a normal issue I found ). The 450 is twice the truck though so I feel adapters from the right source are OK. I got a very aggressive quote from Diesel Wheels on a complete package with Atlas 255s but am having them quote with Yokohamas and Michelins XD2s. Want the Michelins but Yokohamas would be OK too. Just not sure of Atlas tires!
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