F450 / F550 wheel options.

[Grendel]

Anyone have a source for SRW wheels - 20x10 8x225mm , 170.1mm Bore ?

Found these:

Single Wheel Conversions

Buckstop single wheel conversion kits eliminate dual rear wheels for better off-road traction & handling. Convert dually to single wheel & keep OEM function!

www.buckstopinc.com

Severe Duty Conversions | DBL Design

DBL Design creates your custom packages, designed for Ford F450/F550, RAM 4500/5500, and Chevrolet/International C4500/C5500/C6500

www.dbldesign.com

Rickson Wheel Manufacturing

Original designers and manufacturers of direct replacement commercial-duty wheel and tire upgrades for & 1-ton trucks, vans, cab & chassis, motorhomes and trailers. Wheels & tires professionally Match Mounted and Balanced for a guaranteed smooth ride and shipped to your door.

www.ricksontruckwheels.com

But it seems they think I have an F450, which I don't - just the axles and chassis.
it also looks like they all share pics:

Super Single Wheels - 1st Attack Engineering

Super single wheel conversions are designed to replace the factory duallies with a custom off-road steel bolt on rim.

1stattack.com

 

[jd8420]

You do know that DBL Design is Daniel Little who ripped everyone off when he had USA6X6?

 

[Grendel]

You do know that DBL Design is Daniel Little who ripped everyone off when he had USA6X6?

I do now.

He also responded to my email... "they're almost in stock" LOL.

He says:

"
Hello Grendel,

Yes, I owned USA6x6 back in 2007, it filed bankruptcy on an economy that was $5 per gallon for gasoline. I could not help but file Bankruptcy.

5 years later in 2012 I started DBL design. We have produced over 900 trucks world wide since then. What concerns do you have? Do you follow us on Instagram? If not please do, you can contact any number of customers you wish from there and see if they like their product and or customer service."

 

[A_G]

this may not be what your lookin for but i remember this post from the service truck group on facebook
might be alternative option for you.

I only know of rickson being reputable

Initially I went with adapters and military tires/ wheels but I wasn’t a fan of them at all. They were surplus wheels and kept loosing air. I couldn’t get them to balance out either at all. They were the Goodyear 335/80R20 G275 MSA tires, I had no complaints of the tires just the wheels. I was going to go with Stazworks wheels but wasn’t about to line it up in a timely fashion so I ended up getting Michelin XZL 445/65R22.5 on 22.5x12.25 wheels. I have adapters on the front that go directly from the hub (10x170 to 10x285) to the 22.5 bolt pattern. On the rear it goes from 10x225 to 10x285. Adapters were built by Venum wheel in California! Super pleased with this setup!! I’m using centramatic balancers and it is absolutely the smoothest ride on the highway. Highly recommend those balancers!!!
-As for the suspension, I’m running PMF track bar drop bracket and pitman arm, BD adjustable track bar, 4.5” icon dual rate coils and a 2” body lift. I removed the wood under the service body and that dropped that an extra 2” so I can still reach the back of the top cabinets. I have 4 link bds kit to go on one of these days when I get some days off lololol In the rear it’s simply a 2” block. I have fiberworks fenders in the front and a misguided fab front bumper that I cut out majorly to be able to clear. As of right now, just before full lock front tires rub part of the body mount as well as the stabilizer bar. Going to do some more trimming soon. The service body I’ve trimmed a lot to be able to clear the tires and now after lots of “a little bit more” trims its clearing no matter how it flexes
-As far as the engine goes, it has 17.5+ con rods, arp rib bolts, head studs, main studs, H&S oil pressure regulator, welded crank and cam gears. I put a 67/74 .81 VS racing turbo on it. I’ve been collecting all the parts I need to build compounds and dual fuelers. Going to be running a 61.5/76 1.0 Borg and a 88/96 1.32 borg compound setup as soon as I find the time to build it
Long way from being done but it’s a fun little project

 

[Grendel]

Yeah, thinking about a 8x225MM to MRAP adapter for the rear and front.

Will run Continental Mpt 81 - 335/80-20 tires on aluminum 2 piece MRAP wheels.

 

[bradp674]

Doesn't Stazwork make something like that? And not that I support their gay wheels, but maybe American Force?

 

[NORDFORD]

Finally!! Direct bolt 1 piece aluminum 20x10 super singles F450/F550

Any combo of flipping these around so they would work on a Ram 3500 single rear wheel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

www.expeditionportal.com

 

[speed bump]

this may not be what your lookin for but i remember this post from the service truck group on facebook
might be alternative option for you.

I only know of rickson being reputable

I keep seeing that truck when I'm doing the mindless Instacrap scroll. Pretty cool truck but I'm way to lazy to do that kind of stuff to a truck I make my living out of. Good for him though.

 

[Wizzle]

I do now.

He also responded to my email... "they're almost in stock" LOL.

He says:

"
Hello Grendel,

Yes, I owned USA6x6 back in 2007, it filed bankruptcy on an economy that was $5 per gallon for gasoline. I could not help but file Bankruptcy.

5 years later in 2012 I started DBL design. We have produced over 900 trucks world wide since then. What concerns do you have? Do you follow us on Instagram? If not please do, you can contact any number of customers you wish from there and see if they like their product and or customer service."

So looks like we are getting into the perfect economic storm again for him to go 0-2

 

[Grendel]

I did find a really nice set of Forged ones... for 1500 each. :yikes:

Starting to think about running my axles 8x225mm with MRAP adapter plates and aluminum MRAP wheels.

 

[jd8420]

 

[Grendel]

Yeah, I spoke with Wehring... those are the 1500 a piece wheels.

Oh and this is the truck. I want dual rears.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

I like the TFL tire profile much better than the utility body super single floats above

 

[CarolinaCrawler]

Yeah, thinking about a 8x225MM to MRAP adapter for the rear and front.

Have you found a source for these? I found them for other bolt patterns, but no love for 8x225.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

Most are just flat plates, would be easy to have cut.

 

[Grendel]

Have you found a source for these? I found them for other bolt patterns, but no love for 8x225.

MRAP WHEEL ADAPTER PLATES

ALL PLATES ARE SOLD INDIVIDUALLY Adapter Plates for MRAP wheels with a 10x335 bolt pattern will work on Aluminum, Aluminum with CTIS Valve, and Steel Wheels. MRAP Plates are available for all 2.5 Ton, Ford, Dodge, GM and some Unimog bolt patterns. Our adapter plates will not work with Unimogs...

westerncanadianrockwell.ca

 

[Grendel]

So I want 10 on 225MM now.
And I don't want to run two adapters in the front. So either a 20x11 front wheel in 10X225MM or a new billet hub adapter.

 

[Grendel]

These would work for my rears:

Dually MRAP wheel Hutchinson Aluminum Military 20x8.5 Rim Hub Piloted 8 5/8 Bore | eBay

10 hole-Aluminum MRAP MAXXPRO Dually wheels-rims. 20x8.5, these are two piece wheels sealed with a rubber oring. The military uses a Goodyear 12.00x20 G272 tire on this wheel on the rear axle as pictured in one of our photos.

www.ebay.com

with a

10 Lug | 10x8.75 to 10x285 | Older Chevy / GM to Semi Wheel Adapters 1" | eBay

Includes: 2 pc | 10 Lug | 10x8.75 to 10x285 | Older Chevy / GM to Semi Wheel Adapters 1". - Wheel Bolt Pattern: 10 Lug 10x285mm (Fits 22.5" and 24.5" rims). Because they are custom built to fit your set-up perfectly, pictures may vary from actual item.

www.ebay.com

 

[GLTHFJ60]

What are you saying you can't find? 10x225 to 10x285 adapters are everywhere.

 

[Thatg9659]

Rickson Wheels is dead. The owner may be alive but the company is no more.

+1 (262) 524-8800

I spoke with these folks in Wisconsin and he actually called back. They might have something, was referred by stazworks. I can't recall the name.

 

[Grendel]

I am talking with a few shops about making new F450/F550 adapters for the front. Including Venum wheel listed above.

I am not a fan of two adapters in front of any truck.

Basically, make this in one piece:

 

[YotaAtieToo]

I am talking with a few shops about making new F450/F550 adapters for the front. Including Venum wheel listed above.

I am not a fan of two adapters in front of any truck.

Basically, make this in one piece:

You have a welder right?

Seriously though, should be very simple for any competent machinist.

You thinking just 1 billet piece or weld some heavy plate to a tube and then have it machined?

 

[Grendel]

I tracked down that guy, I guess I'll have to cut the brake abutment to clear... and it brings in the wheels a bit.

Won't care on the G506 project.

You have a welder right?

Seriously though, should be very simple for any competent machinist.

You thinking just 1 billet piece or weld some heavy plate to a tube and then have it machined?

Yes, I have many welders.
I'd like one piece, non welded and I'd like to not re-invent the wheel. Pun intended.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

I guess I didn't think about less offset.

If you can make a flat ~1" thick adapter work, that would be the ticket.

 

[Grendel]

I guess I didn't think about less offset.

If you can make a flat ~1" thick adapter work, that would be the ticket.

I think he did it to match the rear track, while being super singled.

I am not sure I need to do that, as I plan on DRW.

Dan also coughed up the link:

Ford 10x170 MM To 10x285.75 10 To 10 Lug Wheel Adapters Billet Aluminu

Ford 10x170 MM To 10x285.75 10 Lug Adapters. Compatible with 10 Lug F-450 Truck With Out The Front Hub Adapter. This is the smaller 10 Lug Pattern. Designed and made in USA. Made out of USA grade al 6061 T6 Aluminum Billet Bars.1.5 inch thick Fully hub centric. These adapters work with Alcoa and...

venumwheel.com

Thanks A_G
The ones I'd use to convert my 2004 F550 front, too:

CarolinaCrawler These will work for you. They have other adapters for the rear.

Ford 8x170 To 10x285.75 8 To 10 Lug Wheel Adapters Billet Aluminum

Ford 8x170 To 10x285.75 8 To 10 Lug Adapters. Compatible with 1999-2021 Ford F-250 F-350 Dually converting to semi truck wheels. Designed and made in USA. Made out of USA grade al 6061 T6 Aluminum Billet Bars. Fully hub centric. These adapters work with Alcoa and Aftermarket Wheels. Free...

venumwheel.com

Now I wish I hadn't bought those factory hub adapters for 400.00.

 

[Bryan63]

I have a DBL conversion on my F550, got it done around 7-8 months ago. I didn’t even put the name together, but it rings a bell now that I see the old company and his name side by side.

For what it’s worth, they delivered on what they said minus a few weeks of back orders… which wasnt too unexpected. My only real complaint is the basic black paint on the wheels sucks and mine are already showing some surfce rust. Going to need to clean them up and repaint them eventually. Beyond that, the inline speed calibrator it came with hasn’t worked for me and it’s not right yet, but could be the operator or computer too.

I did read on their Instagram they are like 150 trucks backordered / behind… so wheels may be a ways out from them.

 

[Grendel]

Yeah, I can't do DBL.

I am converting to big rig bolt patterns.

 

[Grendel]

I have these coming:

For the front:

Ford 10x170 MM To 10x285.75 10 To 10 Lug Wheel Adapters Billet Aluminum

Ford 10x170 MM To 10x285.75 10 Lug Adapters. Compatible with 10 Lug F-450 Truck With Out The Front Hub Adapter. This is the smaller 10 Lug Pattern. Designed and made in USA. Made out of USA grade al 6061 T6 Aluminum Billet Bars.1.5 inch thick Fully hub centric. These adapters work with Alcoa and...

venumwheel.com

For the rear:

Ford 10x225 To 10x285.75 10 To 10 Lug Wheel Adapters Billet Aluminum

Ford 10x225 To 10x285.75 8 To 10 Lug Adapters. Compatible with 2005-2021 Ford F-450 F-550 converting to semi truck wheels. Designed and made in USA. Made out of USA grade al 6061 T6 Aluminum Billet Bars. Fully hub centric. These adapters work with Alcoa and Aftermarket Wheels. Free shipping...

venumwheel.com

So one adapter on each hub.

 

[YotaAtieToo]

Is that really $375 for each corner?

It's cool that someone was smart enough to make an adapter that replaces the stock front. 22.5s would be nice on a lot of work truck F450/550s.

 

[Grendel]

Is that really $375 for each corner?

It's cool that someone was smart enough to make an adapter that replaces the stock front. 22.5s would be nice on a lot of work truck F450/550s.

Each axle. I think?

Based on their plural usage of adapters.