Ford E450 Tire Size
Has anyone here replaced the 16" wheels on their E450 chassis with 19.5" wheels ?
Forum Discussion
Don,
Would you explain why you are considering a rim change just to go to a 245 tire that can, in that size and still on a 16 inch rim, handle nearly 2800 lbs (dually configuration) weight per tire with 80 lbs. of pressure??
Take a look at this typical Michelin tire chart for some of their 16 inch RV tires. Note that all four sizes there - 215, 225, 235, 245 - can fit on 6.50 or 7.00 inch rims. I think that the stock Ford E450 rims are 6.5 or 7.0 inches wide (click the "Specifications" tab):
http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/tires-retreads/tireInfo.do?tread=XPS RIB
Also why do you prefer a wider tread footprint? I understand the need for a taller tire, but wider ... I'd like to hear what you say.
Would you explain why you are considering a rim change just to go to a 245 tire that can, in that size and still on a 16 inch rim, handle nearly 2800 lbs (dually configuration) weight per tire with 80 lbs. of pressure??
Take a look at this typical Michelin tire chart for some of their 16 inch RV tires. Note that all four sizes there - 215, 225, 235, 245 - can fit on 6.50 or 7.00 inch rims. I think that the stock Ford E450 rims are 6.5 or 7.0 inches wide (click the "Specifications" tab):
http://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/tires-retreads/tireInfo.do?tread=XPS RIB
Also why do you prefer a wider tread footprint? I understand the need for a taller tire, but wider ... I'd like to hear what you say.
