Has anyone tried these Expedition wheels on their Lightning?

[Montana Lightning]

I just bought a 2023 Lariat ER. I always run a second set of wheels and snow tires for winter. Has anyone tried this wheel on the lightning? It is listed as a Ford Expedition wheel, 20x8.5, 6x135, 44mm offset. Ideally, I would want a wheel that is lighter than stock and keeps the same aerodynamic profile. Since you lose range in the winter I wouldn't want to compound that by adding a less efficient wheel. I absolutely do not want any 'poke'. TIA.

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[Tony Burgh]

That looks like the winter wheels I use on the Lightning. Check the Ford part number. Mine are ML341007GA from a 2022 F150. It’s stamped on the inside of the wheel.
I can’t tell you anything about range since my snows probably reduce it much more than a different wheel would. You may be in same situation.

 

[Montana Lightning]

That looks like the winter wheels I use on the Lightning. Check the Ford part number. Mine are ML341007GA from a 2022 F150. It’s stamped on the inside of the wheel.
I can’t tell you anything about range since my snows probably reduce it much more than a different wheel would. You may be in same situation.

Thanks Tony. How do they look? Same stance as stock wheels?

 

[stickyfingers]

I have them installed on my truck. These came off a brand new 2022 F-150. Have Blizzak DMV2 tires. Not sure about range either but they look real nice.

 

[Tony Burgh]

Thanks Tony. How do they look? Same stance as stock wheels?

Looks like photo from sticky except my truck is white and clean.

 

[Henry Ford]

If range is a concern you could put the winter tires on the OEM Lightning wheels.

 

[Pioneer74]

Thanks Tony. How do they look? Same stance as stock wheels?

Those are the 20" ICE sport wheels. Same offset as our wheels.

 

[Peddyr]

Maybe some night i'll go out and swap tires with my wife's Expedition to see if she notices. Most folks can't tell the Lightning from a ICE F-150, those wheels would make it even more difficult to differentiate between the two.

 

[Montana Lightning]

I have them installed on my truck. These came off a brand new 2022 F-150. Have Blizzak DMV2 tires. Not sure about range either but they look real nice.

Those do look nice. Have you weighed the combo to see if heavier or lighter than stock 20s? Are they same track, so no 'poke' outside the fenders? Thanks

 

[stickyfingers]

Haven’t weighed them but they seem to be the same profile. They are also 20s.

 

[Montana Lightning]

Thank you sir

 

[cdherman]

If range is a concern you could put the winter tires on the OEM Lightning wheels.

You might not want to try that. The OEM Lariat rims that we have/had (still have, laying in a corner) built up snow/ice until the vehicle could not be driven over 45 mph. IMO the OEM 20" rims are worthless in the winter in real conditions that encounter snow/mud/ice/dirt etc. If you are contemplating snow tires, I assume one of those applies to you. Look at my other threads for pics.

As for the Expy rims -- bear in mind that the Lighting is a heavy vehcile and the rims are rated for more weight. The ONLY rims I could find rated for the weight were the so named "Ford 64H" rims. They came on heavy duty F150 trucks. This was when researching the swap from the 20" (tired of drving 45) to 18". There are some Canadian members that also mention that the stock rims suck for snow...... I snagged a set of 64H off ebay for $161 each. No trouble with snow build up since.

Range sucks with the 18", but my brother basically put off road tires on too., OTOH the range sucked all winter. We will see how things are in summer. Might switch back to the 20" and see how much a difference it makes.

 

[Tony Burgh]

I heard from Ford Parts and Accessories in writing that the ML341007GA wheels are compatible with 2022 Ford Lightning Lariat. And that each wheel weighs 43.45 pounds.

 

[Montana Lightning]

Thanks. Those are some heavy wheels. It would be nice to lose a little but might be hard to do with a vehicle this heavy. Thanks.

 

[tls]

I heard from Ford Parts and Accessories in writing that the ML341007GA wheels are compatible with 2022 Ford Lightning Lariat. And that each wheel weighs 43.45 pounds.

The SR Lariat or the ER Lariat? The ER truck exceeds the weight rating of every current F150 wheel except the 64H and the actual Lightning wheels.

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