2011 Ford Super duty 6.2 3.73 tow 10k+?

SoCalDesertRider wrote:

Gdetrailer wrote:

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
The smallest stock tire size also has the lowest load weight capacity. This negatively affects the truck's ability to carry a heavy hitch weight. Better off having a higher rated tire (18" or 20"), with a lower ratio axle (4.30).

I call B.S., you don't know what you are talking about.

My 2013 F250 IS equipped with the smallest tire size FROM FACTORY in 17"

LT245 75R17 Load Range E

That tire is rated at 3195 lbs max cap at 80 PSI

That is 12,780 lbs max tire capacity for the truck.

Take away my trucks weight (5600 lbs)you have 7,180 lbs LEFT OVER for "cargo".

My truck has cargo weight tag of 3,400 lbs.

That gives me 3,780 lbs EXTRA TIRE CAPACITY that I can not "use".

I would highly doubt that even a F350 is going to exceed those tires either....

Haha. No BS about it, kind sir. I know exactly what I'm talking about. Sorry but you picked the wrong guy to go toe to toe with here. Check the ratings on the 18" and 20" tires for yourself. 3195 lb load rating per tire is flat out puny these days on a single rear wheel 1-ton pickup.

By the way, my F350SRW has 3750 lbs per tire load rating and I have used every pound of it on the rear axle on that truck (7500 lbs).

PER FORDS 2013 TOWING GUIDE..

HERE
See slide in camper chart..

F250, 6.2, 10,000 GVWR MAX (all cabs and lengths), with cargo weight ratings ranging from 2,229 lbs to 3,773 lbs

F350, 6.2, LOW OF 10,000 GVWR, cargo 3,160 lbs to a high of 14,000 GVWR, cargo 6,163 lbs

Please note, the ONLY way that you would NEED the increased capacity of a 18" or 20" tire is if you buy a F350 AND it is equipped with the camper package which gives you a max GVWR of 14,000 lbs.

However, you will MOST LIKELY need to ORDER that configuration since MOST if not all F350s on the lots will be 10,000 GVWR to 11,500 GVWR.

PLEASE NOTE>>>> 11,500 GVWR DOES NOT EXCEED the ratings of the LT245 17" tire.

F250s DO NOT "NEED" any extra tire capacity, period. Those tires if selected are more for looks...

MOST IF NOT ALL F250s AND 350s on the lots WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH 3.73 AXLE. This is why the OP is having a difficult time FINDING any other axle...

SoCal, I would put your "needs" and configuration in the minority category.. Not "everyone" will need or use the tire capacity above the stock LT245 17" size.

When you make such a recommendation you should preface it with ALL the facts... The fact is not ALL F350s can take "advantage" of a higher load rating of the tires above the stock 17" size.