Wheel and tire advice for a 2wd E250

[Jasper Jones]

So it's time for my to buy new tires for my 2011 E250. The van is still 2wd right now, and will be for at least another year. I would like to find a tire that does better in the snow and such than the Hankooks that came on it. Any input?

Also, does anyone know the dimensions/specifications on the factory wheels on an E250? I would really like to get something else on there.

Thanks!

-Jason

 

[Mwilliamshs]

16" x 7"

http://www.finishlinewheels.com/FORD/VAN/2011/

BFG ATs are popular and snowflake rated. They're available in stock sizes and load ratings for your van. I've had luck with those and Cooper Discoverer AT3s.

 

[Jasper Jones]

Thanks! Any idea on the backspacing or offset?

 

[Mwilliamshs]

Probably differ steel vs aluminum. Which do you have?

 

[Bbasso]

I've had/used 265/75-16 bfg a/t on my past E350(s) without issues and loved the small benefits from them... even in rwd.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

Interested as well. My E350 came with stock wheels and Unicorn Creation tires...never heard of the tires at all but appears to be a Chinese made tire. They are 10 ply, with a max load listed at 3042 lbs.

 

[Jasper Jones]

I went with a 17x8 wheel, 4.5 inch backspace with a 245/75/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A. A little taller and wider than stock, but should work fine. They should be mounted tomorrow or Saturday. I'll report back on fitment and such once they are on.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

I went with a 17x8 wheel, 4.5 inch backspace with a 245/75/17 BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A. A little taller and wider than stock, but should work fine. They should be mounted tomorrow or Saturday. I'll report back on fitment and such once they are on.

Must post pictures!

 

[Jasper Jones]

 

[Jasper Jones]

I'll get actual camera pictures this weekend, but I figure cell pics will do for now.

 

[CrabbyMcNab]

Those new shoes look nice! Since it may be a while before I can even think about Ujoint...may look for something with a little better tread.

 

[Jasper Jones]

That was my thinking. Can't wait to see how they do in the rain/snow/mud/etc.

 

[Jasper Jones]

Picture thread here