Gentlemen,I have a 2016 Ford F350 Lariat LB DRW and a 2008 Lance Max981 camper.Suspension and current wheels and tires are all stock (Alcoa wheels). I want to switch out the wheels and tires for some aftermarket 20" Fuel's or Vision's. The ones I like require no spacers. The Fuel's are rated at 2500 lbs. and the Vision's are rated at 4300. I would be mounting some Toyo Open Country tires on them.Clearly the Vision wheels will handle the weight. What do you think about the Fuel's? Also, I sometimes pull a 3500 lbs. boat behind the setup. All my truck gear is Torklift. Camper probably right at about 4000 lbs.Thoughts? Thanks in advance.https://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/7210/VisionHDTruck/Trailer/401%20Rival?finishID=591http://www.fueloffroad.com/wheel/11115/fuel%2Ddually%2Dwheels%2Dtriton%2Ddually%2Drear/?finishID=329&lugs=8

First, what is your goal? Are you simply trying to make your DRW look cool or something else?

jimh425 wrote:First, what is your goal? Are you simply trying to make your DRW look cool or something else?Yes...simply for appearance.

I’d look at American Force wheels, and also consider 22.5s.

First off, Safety matters and the majority of the ‘racy’ aftermarket wheels out there are of the cheap cast variety designed more for looks rather than loads - go forged like your robust Alcoa’s and stay Safe...3 tons

3 tons wrote:First off, Safety matters and the majority of the ‘racy’ aftermarket wheels out there are of the cheap cast variety designed more for looks rather than loads - go forged like your robust Alcoa’s and stay Safe...3 tonsAgree 100%I used to haul my Lance on a 2001 F350 7.3 SRW. I upgraded the wheels on that vehicle to Vision 19.5" rated at 3900 lbs. I also ran load range F tires on it.https://www.visionwheel.com/wheel/867/VisionHDTruck/Trailer/81A%20Heavy%20Hauler?finishID=103The Visions in my first post are rated at 4300 lbs. and add the fact that my current truck is a DRW. I am assuming that I'm good to go, correct?

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milleda31
Explorer
Sep 25, 2020
docjay wrote:
milleda31 wrote:
docjay wrote:
Thanks for the pics. Looks great!
What tires are you running?

Toyo AT III

What size are the Toyos?
Thanks.

LT265/60R20
docjay
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020
milleda31 wrote:
docjay wrote:
Thanks for the pics. Looks great!
What tires are you running?

Toyo AT III

What size are the Toyos?
Thanks.
milleda31
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020
covered wagon wrote:
milleda31 wrote:
covered wagon wrote:
Big wheels place more stress on the running gear. I would never trade away Alcoa wheels (strongest wheels made) for anything else. Do you know what it cost to replace those Alcoas? They are expensive.

Also with bigger wheels will you need a small lift kit to make the room under the wheel well? Any lift will compromise steering comfort, alignment, ball joints, etc. I vote you stay with what you have and keep the speedometer accurate.

What is the weight rating on the stock (Alcoa) wheels? The rating on the Vision wheels is 3750 lbs.

I have stock suspension with no lift whatsoever.

I still have the stock wheels with Falken tires mounted. Should I store them stacked or standing up?

My Alcoas I think are rated for that same 3750 lbs. Mine are 16'' Alcoas so yours might be higher being they are 17''.

Running larger diameter is harder on the transmission esp. hauling a camper. Trans temps can climb rapidly. Harder on the brakes going down. I cooked my brakes and both front bearings when the heat cooked all the grease out. It got expensive in a hurry. That was an unusual Mtn road probably dropped 5,000 ft. in just 7 miles.

We'll keep an eye on trans temp. I only use the camper a couple of times a year and usually just over the cascades on Hwy 26. It's not a horrible ascent.

I did have to take off the front Gatorbacks. They were contacting tires slightly at full turn. I'll be able to trim them no problem.

Ride stiffened up just a tad. I think when the tires wear in it will be minimal.

Anyone have an opinion on storing the stocks. Stacked up or side by side on the tread?
covered_wagon
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020
milleda31 wrote:
covered wagon wrote:
Big wheels place more stress on the running gear. I would never trade away Alcoa wheels (strongest wheels made) for anything else. Do you know what it cost to replace those Alcoas? They are expensive.

Also with bigger wheels will you need a small lift kit to make the room under the wheel well? Any lift will compromise steering comfort, alignment, ball joints, etc. I vote you stay with what you have and keep the speedometer accurate.

What is the weight rating on the stock (Alcoa) wheels? The rating on the Vision wheels is 3750 lbs.

I have stock suspension with no lift whatsoever.

I still have the stock wheels with Falken tires mounted. Should I store them stacked or standing up?

My Alcoas I think are rated for that same 3750 lbs. Mine are 16'' Alcoas so yours might be higher being they are 17''.

Running larger diameter is harder on the transmission esp. hauling a camper. Trans temps can climb rapidly. Harder on the brakes going down. I cooked my brakes and both front bearings when the heat cooked all the grease out. It got expensive in a hurry. That was an unusual Mtn road probably dropped 5,000 ft. in just 7 miles.
milleda31
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020
covered wagon wrote:
Big wheels place more stress on the running gear. I would never trade away Alcoa wheels (strongest wheels made) for anything else. Do you know what it cost to replace those Alcoas? They are expensive.

Also with bigger wheels will you need a small lift kit to make the room under the wheel well? Any lift will compromise steering comfort, alignment, ball joints, etc. I vote you stay with what you have and keep the speedometer accurate.

What is the weight rating on the stock (Alcoa) wheels? The rating on the Vision wheels is 3750 lbs.

I have stock suspension with no lift whatsoever.

I still have the stock wheels with Falken tires mounted. Should I store them stacked or standing up?
milleda31
Explorer
Sep 20, 2020
docjay wrote:
Thanks for the pics. Looks great!
What tires are you running?

Toyo AT III
covered_wagon
Explorer
Sep 19, 2020
Big wheels place more stress on the running gear. I would never trade away Alcoa wheels (strongest wheels made) for anything else. Do you know what it cost to replace those Alcoas? They are expensive.

Also with bigger wheels will you need a small lift kit to make the room under the wheel well? Any lift will compromise steering comfort, alignment, ball joints, etc. I vote you stay with what you have and keep the speedometer accurate.
docjay
Explorer
Sep 19, 2020
Thanks for the pics. Looks great!
What tires are you running?
milleda31
Explorer
Sep 16, 2020
docjay wrote:
milleda31 wrote:
docjay wrote:
I’ve been considering the 19.5 x 6.75 Vision Heavy Haulers because by my understanding they are narrow enough not to extend beyond the fenders.

They line up fine. No spacers needed.

So did you get the Rivals installed? Can you post some pics?
Thanks.

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOLemirJ1Vd6aB3vi5nGImssqy5Mj-xLy9XKseF4iTry4PxyXnmp_EcWOxyrSdtiA?key=ZzQ5cHpMVy03eVIxRnd0ZzJkX1ZWNTdINjVmaE5B
patperry2766
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2020
While not wanting to hijack your thread, but pass on info to the SRW crowd, Method Racing Wheels has a 17" & 18" rim that is capable of 4500 lbs each. Method 305 NV HD

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