Comments on: Adding Larger Tires To The Ford Transit

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:53:38 +0000

In reply to Javier Gonzalez. I deflate the spare tire to around 10psi so that it will squish a little more. I do a 5 tire rotation yearly and haven't had any issues with whatever tire was last in the spare location.

By: Javier Gonzalez

Javier Gonzalez — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:31:32 +0000

On the spare tire mount. Did you force it into the rear well or does the spare sit just underneath the original spare tire well. I know your said it didn’t roll up all the way but not sure if you tried to smash it in there. I used your method with the straps but the tire is really scrunched up in there and it was a pain in the but to get up there. Hope it does not mess up the tire. Thank you!

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:01:11 +0000

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By: Laszlo

Laszlo — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:06:59 +0000

In reply to Richie.

Sorry, I know this is an old thread. I ended up using a 225/75/16 E load rated Yokohama tires. I switched at 36k miles and now the van has 86k miles. The 50k miles with these Yokohama’s were less jarring then the original /65 but still not comfortable.
I now need new tires. I have a same issue as before. Should I still opt for the E load rated tires or go with the lower weight rated tires. In the 50k miles I put on a Van in 2 years, not once I put more then 700lbs into the van, plus 5 persons ~ 850lbs. The Van is 5500lbs and we never exceeded the 7050lbs plus the trailer behind was around 2400lbs. The tongue weight is about 150~200 lbs. max.
A 235/75/16 tire would be the same weight cap as the 225/75/16 but lower max tire pressure. 50psi vs 80psi.

I drive on a highway and I drive a LOT. 25k miles a year on average. About 60% of with a trailer (6×12 enclosed or 5×12 open).

I really do want more comfort in the van, so I’m leaning towards the 235/75/16 tires with 112 load rating.

By: RAMIRO

RAMIRO — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 02:29:34 +0000

In reply to Rob.

A lot easier, for every 10 miles add 1 mile or 10 = 11 > 20 =22 > 30 = 33 > 40 = 44 ? 50 + 55 ……… 100 = 110 > or 30.5/28 = 1.089 so round it up to 1.1

you can use 265/75R16 in your rear wheels. I’m using Continental Terrain Contact 265/75R16 E in the rear wheels and Continental 245/75R16 in the freont wheels. It looks Great.
265/75R16 Diameter is 31.7 so my speeed is 31.7/28 = 1.132 or 13% faster than the speedometer.
you can verify it if you are using a GPS. The GPS will read the actual speed while your speedometer will be reading the teorical speed as designed for the factory wheels. 50 mph is speedometer is 56.6 in the REAL. in interstate to be at 70 mph I should set the cruise control to 62 mph (62 x 1.13 = 70.06)
RAMIRO, BSME, RPE – EX PROFESSOR OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

By: Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:08:38 +0000

In reply to Matt. Did you ever get any feedback regarding this issue? I have a 2wd T-350 and the small times just look out of scale. In some situations I don't have enough clearance for the brush guard brackets. I like the way yours looks but I'm skeptical of lifts. I've had nothing but problems the two times I've tried them. I would prefer to add an inch or so just using the times.

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By: greg

greg — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:20:00 +0000

In reply to Dale McMurry.

Try https://www.fordbbas.com/home site for info

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By: Bob Banzett

Bob Banzett — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:05:56 +0000

Moreys – thanks for your help. Based on your article and info in the fordtransitusaforum, I ordered 245/75-16 tires for my stock rims (Transit 350, no lift). (I chose Conti Terrain Contact ATs because I predominantly drive on paved roads and highways.) I will modify the pinch weld. I note that you are both engineers (even an ME who does control systems!), so I thought I’d ask if you think the change in wheel size has had any effect on the electronic stability control.