I just bought an 04 Lariat. It came with the 18" rims BFG's. The tires are P rated (not "C" load rated). I think it would be safer to have the heavy duty tires that have max. 44psi rating. I haul a 7500 lb trailer. The lariat tires seem too light of duty, only 35 psi rated. The side walls are sporty, seems like the side wall may give a little. The tow charts also state deduct 500 lbs of towing capacity for the 18" rims. The tires are not 6 ply as well. I'm thinking it might be safer to trade someone some 17" "C" load range tires. What do yall think ? Will the BFG's do the job safely ?I know the rating and owners man. say they will but I'm sceptical

pate

 

I have the 17" XLT rims/Continental Tires and I have been looking to upgrade to the 18"...let me know if you want to swap...

 

Hey Todd, What does your XLT rims look like ? The continintal tires were good on my 03 Expy. I'm currently looking at a set of 17" 03 Lariat rims, Michelin LT M/S.

 

Unless you have an '04 heritage, '03 wheels will not work on your truck. I think they went to a 6-lug bolt pattern, so you will need some wheels from an '04 or '05 F150.

 

In this case it will work. They both have 04's.

 

Bonefish, Boy do I feel like a Bonehead. Thanks for the catch. You saved me a trip to pick them up. I forgot about that since my 03 Expy had the 6 bolt pattern. They increased the size of the rotar as well. Congrates, 42 people viewed this and your the only one to brake the bad news to me.

Thanks again

 

D'oh!

You're right...I didnt think to check what year Todd's truck was.

 

It would be nice to fine someone to trade with closer. I dont have the Vib problem so I'm wondering if I would show up after switching tires. Someone local. I could just switvh back.