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Old 01-12-2008, 08:18 PM
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Question Can I Replace The Factory 22" Wheels On My 2008 F-150

Can I Safely Replace The Factory 22" Limited Wheels And Tires On My 2008 F-150 With After Market 20" Wheels And Tires To Increase My Trailering Capacity....and If I Do Any Suggestions.
Will My 22 Fit Other F-150 Supercrew So I Can Possible Sell Them?
 
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Old 01-12-2008, 08:31 PM
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Should be no problem going back to factory 20s. Your 22s should fit other 04+ F150s as well.
 
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Old 01-12-2008, 11:49 PM
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You can pretty much get what ever wheel you want. And yes, those wheels will fit any other '04-'07 F-150 so you could potentially sell them.

What you need to look at though is the tire. The tire is the main culprit for the L-I-M-I-T-E-D (pun intended ) towing capacity.

It may be worth a shot at shopping around to see if anyone makes an E load range tire in that 22" size.
 
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Old 01-16-2008, 12:49 PM
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Please correct me if I'm wrong here, but didn't they only make like 5,000 of those limited trucks? Does yours have a badge stating which number yours is? I saw a limited truck this past weekend at the dealership while we were purchasing my wife's new Escape. The salesman told me they are only making 5,000 of those limited trucks. That being said, I would advise you to hold on to your 22" rims as you may have a very "limited" and special truck there. I agree with you on wanting to use it as a truck, but if you could swing the dough for a limited, I'm sure getting another cheapy set of wheels and tires (that still look good) for towing is not that big of a deal for you. Just posting my .02, that's a beautiful truck you have there.
 
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Old 02-07-2008, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by MBISLER
Can I Safely Replace The Factory 22" Limited Wheels And Tires On My 2008 F-150 With After Market 20" Wheels And Tires To Increase My Trailering Capacity....and If I Do Any Suggestions.
Will My 22 Fit Other F-150 Supercrew So I Can Possible Sell Them?
I would be interested in the wheels if you wanted to sell them I bought on off of ebay I have been tring to get a set but they are hard to come by and If you dont want to sell then maybe you would be interested in the one I have for an extra for your self? Let me kow either way my email is bs_johnson@hotmail.com

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Shaun
 
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Old 02-10-2008, 07:40 PM
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hey how much do you want of that one that you have shaun?I have alimited and would like that for a spare......
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 04:26 AM
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hey how much do you want of that one that you have shaun?I have alimited and would like that for a spare......
Actually I'm trying to find a set for my truck but I if I can't then I'll let you Know!
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nandomart
hey how much do you want of that one that you have shaun?I have alimited and would like that for a spare......
You wouldn't want to get rid of your would you? It's worth a try asking! I really want a set!
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 04:31 PM
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no man but i could really use the one you got now. according to discount tire i have a "slightly bent" bent one in the front. and i have a little bit of curb rash on another. so let me know if you want to get rid of yours man
 
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:00 PM
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anyone?
 
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:52 PM
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If I swap my 20's for 22's will that affect my speedo?
Will it worsen my fuel economy?
Thanks,
Paul.
 
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Old 03-12-2008, 01:52 AM
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Wheel size is irrelevant. It's the tire diameter that affects all those things. If you had a 33" tire, the truck doesn't know if it's mounted on a 22" wheel or a 16" wheel. Theoretically take two trucks, one with a 16" wheel and the other with 22" wheel. If both had 33" tires, both trucks would have the same gas mileage and same speedo error, if any. Therefore, not enough info to answer your question.
 



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