blwnsmoke Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have a 07 f250 harley edition.. Love the truck, have almost 53,000 miles on it with the only issue being one bad injector at 32,000 miles. I have been searching and searching to find out if I can plow with the factory 20" rims. I have heard that I can't because of the payload. I checked with my local dealership and didnt get any straight answers. I am out of warranty so I dont care about that. I just want to make sure I am safe and won't have tire/rim issues. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Once you get the plow on, weigh the truck (three weights - both axles on scale, front axle on scale, rear axle on scale). Check axle weights against the weight capacities of the tires. 20 inchers usually have lower weight capacities, so be carefull. Also, if you have a heavy plow, you may need to ballast the rear to get decent traction. Traction-wise, the 20 inchers may not be the best for plowing. I have a 07 f250 harley edition.. Love the truck, have almost 53,000 miles on it with the only issue being one bad injector at 32,000 miles. I have been searching and searching to find out if I can plow with the factory 20" rims. I have heard that I can't because of the payload. I checked with my local dealership and didnt get any straight answers. I am out of warranty so I dont care about that. I just want to make sure I am safe and won't have tire/rim issues. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Once you get the plow on, weigh the truck (three weights - both axles on scale, front axle on scale, rear axle on scale).Check axle weights against the weight capacities of the tires. 20 inchers usually have lower weight capacities, so be carefull. Also, if you have a heavy plow, you may need to ballast the rear to get decent traction. Traction-wise, the 20 inchers may not be the best for plowing. Thanks for the reply.. we dont have scales anywhere in my area. I did check the tire manufacturers website and the tires are an E rating, max load 3750lbs per tire. I checked the specs on the factory 18" tire option, 275/70-18, also E rating, max load is 3640lbs so it would seem there are no issues with weight since the 20s have a higher max load rating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomaro Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Another option is to get a 2nd set of winter wheels...so as not to run the 20s during the salt and grime of the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscraft Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) As long as they're factory wheels, I would think they would be rated for at least what the axle and springs are rated for, other wise ford could get themselves into trouble. So as long as your not over loading the front axle as per factory specs, I would think the wheels/tires would be fine. Edited October 10, 2009 by Sportscraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfirerescue Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I plowed with my 2006 Ford Crew Cab Shortbox F-350 Amarillo Edition 20" wheels with no problems. I had a Boss 9'2" V-Plow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taken Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) I see no reason why you can't. I ordered my truck with the 20" wheel and tire package as well as the plow package. If Ford didn't want you to plow with 20's they wouldn't allow this configuration. Just like they wouldn't let me order the camper package with 20's. I plow with a Fisher SS ExtremeV 8.5 with no ballast and no traction problems. You will be fine... Edited November 5, 2009 by taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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