We've gone and done it now......
Well, after three years of planning and two more to go until retirement, we've finally purchased our future full timing 5th wheel. (see signature). I've spent the past three years pouring over info i...
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OP, you've got to stop worrying about the weight thing. Your F250 has the same drivetrain, axles, brakes, and frame as a SRW F350. Your tires and wheels may be rated lower than what they put on an F350, as I noted above.
Don't sweat the GVWR. Keep an eye on your rear axle load. I suspect you will not be over the 6,000# rating, but the scale will tell you. If you are over, you've got the air bags to level what the springs can't handle, and at that point the tires/wheels become your primary concern.
If you need higher rated tires, you can usually find take-off wheels on craigslist, from guys who have gone with custom wheels, and they go for around $500 for a set. A set of OEM 18" wheels and LR-E tires will get you some added capacity. I would stick with OEM wheels, because all the after-market wheels will be lug-centric and you should stick with hub-centric wheels.
Don't sweat the GVWR. Keep an eye on your rear axle load. I suspect you will not be over the 6,000# rating, but the scale will tell you. If you are over, you've got the air bags to level what the springs can't handle, and at that point the tires/wheels become your primary concern.
If you need higher rated tires, you can usually find take-off wheels on craigslist, from guys who have gone with custom wheels, and they go for around $500 for a set. A set of OEM 18" wheels and LR-E tires will get you some added capacity. I would stick with OEM wheels, because all the after-market wheels will be lug-centric and you should stick with hub-centric wheels.
