Tire help '99 f450

[Flex Abednego]

I have a '99 f-450 dump truck. Currently running 225/70r19.5 but found a full set of 245/70r19.5 for only 400$. Anyone else running these on a similar truck? Are they going to be too wide for the duals in the rear and rub?

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

I have a '99 f-450 dump truck. Currently running 225/70r19.5 but found a full set of 245/70r19.5 for only 400$. Anyone else running these on a similar truck? Are they going to be too wide for the duals in the rear and rub?

A FULL set of 6 for $400??? If they are in good condition you could probably resell them for more if they didn't work... Help pay for the new ones!. Last summer I put 6 (225) brand new on my 550 at a price tag of $2,400

 

[Dave Rohach]

Sheez, my p/u truck tires cost me more than that! But, I drive through the woods and over some really sketchy trails. I run 265/70R17's with several layers of Kevlar. They are more than you could ever imagine! Almost $1,000/ea, with mounting and balancing. I know it's crazy, but I don't ever want to change a tire in the middle of the forest and mud/snow! I know impertinent to your dilemma, but if you can get them for $400, and they have a lot of tread on them, or brand new? Buy them Bad Boys! You can always resell them @ or above cost! Not a problem worth getting all worked up over. Sounds like a great deal. [emoji106]

 

[tc262]

Your more than good with 245's, they are hardly any wider.

 

[Flex Abednego]

Seller has had them on Craigslist for 2 months. I sheared of my lug nuts and lost one side of my duals earlier this month and both flew off the highway into our river canyon. It was an exciting way to start the morning. To get the truck home I stole some of the lugs and one wheel from the passenger side and crippled her home 5~ miles. Just wrapped up crabbing and time to get myself in tree mode.

 

[Flex Abednego]

https://medford.craigslist.org/wto/5979753155.html

Just can't afford to buy them if they won't work. Second little one on the way due in July and sounds like shrimp season is a no go for at least 2-3 months ( buyers offer about half what's normal, probably lots of the last years in freezers?)
Really I just need to buck the rain and jack up the rear end, put both on one side and measure if there is clearance I suppose.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=225-45r18-245-45r18

 

[tc262]

I guarantee they will work. You will need to run four of the same on the back because the heights will be slightly off.

 

[tc262]

Too bad they are all steer tread and not drives. They will work still just not preferred.

 

[Flex Abednego]

Thanks for all the responses. I'm going to grab them asap

 

[chiselbit]

Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family Nic.

 

[Flex Abednego]

Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family Nic.

Thanks. Sometimes I wonder if I'm cut out for the family stuff. Love'm but it's hard getting bossed around by a little lady and a two yr old

 

[Treezybreez]

Congrats on the little ones. They are so worth it. Treat them well now, since they will probably be taking care of you when you're old.

Oh yeah and that's a crazy way to loose some wheels.

 

[96coal449]

Thanks. Sometimes I wonder if I'm cut out for the family stuff. Love'm but it's hard getting bossed around by a little lady and a two yr old

They just think they're the boss. But that's okay ..... all in all I'm betting they're well worth it.
Congrats!