Ford E450 Tire Size
Has anyone here replaced the 16" wheels on their E450 chassis with 19.5" wheels ?
Forum Discussion
pnichols, Consider the Hankook 7.50R16 tire I mentioned. It is a LR-G, but to get there you need a wheel rated at 100psi.
http://www.hankooktireusa.com/Product/product.aspx?pageNum=1&subNum=1&ChildNum=4&FnCode=04
Most wheels for 16" tires are only rated for 80psi--per my Ford dealers parts dept. That's why I asked about your SW Wheel wheels you bought. Is there anything stamped on them that would indicate the max psi? There is nothing on the link you posted. and your correct about the higher load range tires not increasing the axle weight rating and the axle bearing are now the weak link. Altho chances are great that no catastrophic failure will occur like blown tires.
John, Your correct about the Alum wheels---IF I could find them for the E450 and 17.5" (or even 16") wheels with a (4.88" bore) hub mounted wheel and an 8 x 6.5" lug bolt pattern with LR-F or G rating. IF i bought regular painted wheels, I fear they be chipped & rusted in a few years here in N ID, and I'd pay $300 for the wheel liners. With Alum the cost now comes down by $300 :). I had Alcoa Alum wheels on our Class A and they never looked nice--they needed a power polish every month--too much work for me! The coated ones would be what I'd want--If anyone knows of these--PLEASE post a link.
Ron
http://www.hankooktireusa.com/Product/product.aspx?pageNum=1&subNum=1&ChildNum=4&FnCode=04
Most wheels for 16" tires are only rated for 80psi--per my Ford dealers parts dept. That's why I asked about your SW Wheel wheels you bought. Is there anything stamped on them that would indicate the max psi? There is nothing on the link you posted. and your correct about the higher load range tires not increasing the axle weight rating and the axle bearing are now the weak link. Altho chances are great that no catastrophic failure will occur like blown tires.
John, Your correct about the Alum wheels---IF I could find them for the E450 and 17.5" (or even 16") wheels with a (4.88" bore) hub mounted wheel and an 8 x 6.5" lug bolt pattern with LR-F or G rating. IF i bought regular painted wheels, I fear they be chipped & rusted in a few years here in N ID, and I'd pay $300 for the wheel liners. With Alum the cost now comes down by $300 :). I had Alcoa Alum wheels on our Class A and they never looked nice--they needed a power polish every month--too much work for me! The coated ones would be what I'd want--If anyone knows of these--PLEASE post a link.
Ron
