big rig wheels and tires on f-350???

bocephus300 · January 12, 2009, 04:30:06 AM

Ok so i have a question.. my pops is getting the big rims and tires w/adapters for his 06 ford f-350, its 2wd and a dually. they are the alcoa 22.5 with the semi type tires im inot sure what kind. my question is what if any lift kit would he need to clear the setup

jumpstart · January 12, 2009, 04:43:19 PM

I'm not sure, but I bet it would look awsome.

cutngrs · January 12, 2009, 04:47:08 PM

i am pretty sure you only need level kit for the front end depending on what size tires he gets

apkkfx400 · January 12, 2009, 05:50:44 PM

I believe you should be okay with just the adapters.

JOE3504x4 · January 12, 2009, 06:58:26 PM

The problem with doing a Daystar leveling kit on the new wishbone suspension setup is you will never get the truck aligned properly. Nobody makes a camber / caster kit for the 2wd. With a 4" lift you will be able to clear a 255/70/22.5 (36") Tire no problem.

dj_pizzim · January 12, 2009, 10:07:16 PM

Quote from: JOE3504x4 on January 12, 2009, 06:58:26 PM
The problem with doing a Daystar leveling kit on the new wishbone suspension setup is you will never get the truck aligned properly. Nobody makes a camber / caster kit for the 2wd. With a 4" lift you will be able to clear a 255/70/22.5 (36") Tire no problem.

a 22.5 semi tire will be either a 255/70/22.5 (36.6") or a 295/75/22.5 (40.4")

Now if he wanted to run 24.5's like the big dogs he is going to have to lift it to clear 42's

Also look at american Force Wheels or HD Semi series

backinsaddle · January 12, 2009, 10:24:01 PM

he could also opt for the 19.5 rims to avoid a lift

JOE3504x4 · January 12, 2009, 10:57:35 PM

IMO 19.5 is the best way to go. But they are not 22.5s

backinsaddle · January 12, 2009, 11:01:10 PM

Quote from: JOE3504x4 on January 12, 2009, 10:57:35 PM
IMO 19.5 is the best way to go. But they are not 22.5s

agreed. if you tow any kinda weight, good luck with those big tires. gear down or power up

Chillinthemost · January 12, 2009, 11:34:06 PM

Quote from: JOE3504x4 on January 12, 2009, 10:57:35 PM
IMO 19.5 is the best way to go. But they are not 22.5s

I agree, 19.5s work better. The 22.5s look out of proportion to the truck and look ghetto. I also hear from those that have went that route that they ride horrible.

Mudneck · January 12, 2009, 11:44:10 PM

what size are the stock's? How much you want for them? Mine are getting to look like Bologny skins

KnK Motorsports · January 12, 2009, 11:57:51 PM

He will need to install a Daystar leveling kit. I have never had any problems with alignments, We have a place named Dougs Alignment in Sanford that is the best.

KnK Motorsports · January 12, 2009, 11:58:37 PM

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foreman1 · January 13, 2009, 01:50:07 AM

I own a dually and bought for what it was designed for which is hauling/carrying up to the limits it was designed for. IMO the "big rig" wheels ride like crap, rob power and overall hurt performance .
But if you have the money ....enjoy .

bocephus300 · January 13, 2009, 02:21:58 AM

yea i agree with you foreman... but its not my truck and thats what he wants.. they may be the 24's, thats what he origonally said they were first. i did not know about that size. i asked if they were the 22.5's and he said yes.. being that the 24's are 40" tall im going to tell him to give them back cause he is trading in the truck this year.

bocephus300 · January 13, 2009, 02:23:14 AM

and bushwacker ill have to get back to you on the stockers.

LakeMaryKid · January 13, 2009, 03:23:29 AM

Quote from: KnK Motorsports on January 12, 2009, 11:57:51 PM
He will need to install a Daystar leveling kit. I have never had any problems with alignments, We have a place named Dougs Alignment in Sanford that is the best.

Hey where do you live at?

Anoriginal · January 13, 2009, 02:07:41 PM

Quote from: Chillinthemost on January 12, 2009, 11:34:06 PM
Quote from: JOE3504x4 on January 12, 2009, 10:57:35 PM
IMO 19.5 is the best way to go. But they are not 22.5s

I agree, 19.5s work better. The 22.5s look out of proportion to the truck and look ghetto. I also hear from those that have went that route that they ride horrible.

X2

dj_pizzim · January 14, 2009, 05:47:04 AM

Quote from: foreman1 on January 13, 2009, 01:50:07 AM
I own a dually and bought for what it was designed for which is hauling/carrying up to the limits it was designed for. IMO the "big rig" wheels ride like crap, rob power and overall hurt performance .
But if you have the money ....enjoy .

if you dont set the truck up for them yes it will "rob" power ... however with the most basic mods people do to a diesel truck and the proper gearing you can get high MPG (20+) and have a set of tires you will never replace (depending on how long you keep the truck

That being said the same thing can be done with 19.5's

gtnwood · January 18, 2009, 07:29:56 PM

Being that I am also lookin for new wheels I came across a site for Big Rig Wheels and they flat out stated you needed a 4-6" lift for the, I think 22.5 " rims. Crazy money for a less than stock comfy ride, lift 1200.00-2500.00, then 4500.00 for wheels and tires, thats freakin nuts unless your not bleedin cash from your arse

big rig wheels and tires on f-350???

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