Here's the background. While looking for an F250 or F350 7.3l truck, I came across a 2000 F550 for a decent price. Truck has 101,000 miles, 4x4, 6 spd manual transmission with GearVendors overdrive/splitter, Lariat interior, flat bed with boxes, full Banks kit, etc. It does have DRW and the flat bed is wider than the cab body (not favorable but considerable for the rest of the package).
SRW is highly preferred for better tracking, better off-roading, etc. I have read about the other F550 builds here and checked out the Michelin and Continental super single tires. They do look awesome and would be cool to see on the truck. I see there is a rim and spacer kit to run the super single tires. However to do this conversion, the rims and tires alone cost thousands of dollars, not including the lift. Is there another spacer kit and rim combination that would allow me to run 17" or so rims, or a non-super single set up? A rim and tire combination typical to find on a lifted F250 or F350?
I completely understand that dropping rim and tire combos will negate the haul/tow capacity of the F550. I am fine with that as all I would be towing is a 26' to 28' travel trailer. In the short term, I could readily lose the full haul/tow capacity of the F550 to be able to afford getting into a SRW set up.
The Michelin and Continental would look terrific on the truck. But that is more realistic of a future goal.
Please help me out with information regarding SRW conversion without the super singles. I understand a F250 or F350 is a better truck for my needs. I also understand that I would be giving up the haul/tow capacity of the truck and would then be limited to the weight rating on the smaller tires. In evaluating if the F550 deal is worth it, I am interested in SRW conversion alternatives and checking on less costly alternative availability.
Thanks.
SRW is highly preferred for better tracking, better off-roading, etc. I have read about the other F550 builds here and checked out the Michelin and Continental super single tires. They do look awesome and would be cool to see on the truck. I see there is a rim and spacer kit to run the super single tires. However to do this conversion, the rims and tires alone cost thousands of dollars, not including the lift. Is there another spacer kit and rim combination that would allow me to run 17" or so rims, or a non-super single set up? A rim and tire combination typical to find on a lifted F250 or F350?
I completely understand that dropping rim and tire combos will negate the haul/tow capacity of the F550. I am fine with that as all I would be towing is a 26' to 28' travel trailer. In the short term, I could readily lose the full haul/tow capacity of the F550 to be able to afford getting into a SRW set up.
The Michelin and Continental would look terrific on the truck. But that is more realistic of a future goal.
Please help me out with information regarding SRW conversion without the super singles. I understand a F250 or F350 is a better truck for my needs. I also understand that I would be giving up the haul/tow capacity of the truck and would then be limited to the weight rating on the smaller tires. In evaluating if the F550 deal is worth it, I am interested in SRW conversion alternatives and checking on less costly alternative availability.
Thanks.
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