22.5" mini floats opinion

Jim Beam · 09-05-2007, 11:41 AM

4WD and Flotation Wheels

What do you guys think of the mini floats and adapters for 4 wheels drive truck. There is a pic of them on a ford about half way down the page. My concern is the adapters causing problems.

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straightpiped · 09-05-2007, 12:07 PM

Looks awesome...I would think that they would be really strong and be able to handle anything that you could throw at a 3/4 or 1 ton. Only concern I would think about is how far out you would be comfortable with your tires sticking out? Take local laws into concideration.:thumbsup

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Jim Beam · 09-05-2007, 12:32 PM

Im talking about the mini floats, not the huge ones, they dont stick out at all. The first pic on the page is the tire and wheel combo. To use them you have to us a dually adapter and also the 10 lug adapter, im concerned that the adapters could cause problems, plus the added weight but i think they are alot lighter then the huge floats.

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mud sweat and gears · 09-05-2007, 01:15 PM

I am thinking you are going to put alot of stress on your front suspension and steering. They do look good, but I would concider the rest of your front end. Good luck with your project.

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Jim Beam · 09-05-2007, 07:07 PM

There couldnt be more stress with the mini floats then there are with a 37" 12.5 tire, i hope. Anybody else know anything about this set up?

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mud sweat and gears · 09-05-2007, 07:12 PM

why did you ask for experience if you already think you have the answer, I have seen adapters put on front ends and it has ripped them a part. Just read what damage something as little as a 2 inch leveling kit has done to some of these guys trucks.

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Jim Beam · 09-06-2007, 01:24 AM

what is it about the adapters that tears trucks apart? I dont have the answer thats why my comment ended with i hope.

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Performance · 09-07-2007, 02:44 AM

Maybe I can give some advise on the adapters. I have been using American Force Adapters with my 22.5" setup on my dually. These things are tough and are not just regular adapters. They are a little heavy at 30lbs a piece, but they balance out extremely well and your truck will handle them with no problems. You would break or bend something else before you were to break the adapters. I have had no experience with any other adapters. Just American Force. Hope I helped a little.

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LRCanon · 09-07-2007, 04:48 AM

I think they look great, considered doing them myself, but I don't want to lift the truck so i would probably have to go with a smaller wheel/tire combo. Some of the adapters these days are pretty tough, they aren't cast out of some junk metal like the old days. Most of the stuff these days are billet or the very least forged pieces that are plenty strong, as noted above, for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. IMO

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065point9 · 11-09-2007, 12:52 PM

They would be awsome on a single wheel truck. I have got the fever to put some on mine. Searching for options and tire combo. Looks like if they were shaved to 22" you would have more choice in tires. I love the 10 lug look , but still want a deep dish appearance. seems like there are not many pics out there of this option. anyone have any tips?

Would 35's 10-12" wide work with only a leveling kit. Im guessing the offset will be key?

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09-05-2007, 11:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jim Beam Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jim Beam's Truck Pics	22.5" mini floats opinion 4WD and Flotation Wheels What do you guys think of the mini floats and adapters for 4 wheels drive truck. There is a pic of them on a ford about half way down the page. My concern is the adapters causing problems. __________________ 2007 Mega Cab 5.9 CTD, Workhorse intake, 4" 304 Stainless Silverline exhaust, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Lorenz Bilstein System w/firestone ride rites, stock wheels powder coated 285/75/17 Toyo E Rated At's. More on the way!

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09-05-2007, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
straightpiped Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pasadena Maryland Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts straightpiped's Truck Pics	Looks awesome...I would think that they would be really strong and be able to handle anything that you could throw at a 3/4 or 1 ton. Only concern I would think about is how far out you would be comfortable with your tires sticking out? Take local laws into concideration.:thumbsup __________________ 2002 H.O. 6 Speed, shortbed, quadcab, BHAF, quiet ring MIA, isspro gauges, FBD 5" straight, FASS, 275 rv's, edge comp

09-05-2007, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jim Beam Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jim Beam's Truck Pics	Im talking about the mini floats, not the huge ones, they dont stick out at all. The first pic on the page is the tire and wheel combo. To use them you have to us a dually adapter and also the 10 lug adapter, im concerned that the adapters could cause problems, plus the added weight but i think they are alot lighter then the huge floats. __________________ 2007 Mega Cab 5.9 CTD, Workhorse intake, 4" 304 Stainless Silverline exhaust, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Lorenz Bilstein System w/firestone ride rites, stock wheels powder coated 285/75/17 Toyo E Rated At's. More on the way!

09-05-2007, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
mud sweat and gears Yes, it is a large pipe! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canastota, NY Posts: 251 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mud sweat and gears's Truck Pics	I am thinking you are going to put alot of stress on your front suspension and steering. They do look good, but I would concider the rest of your front end. Good luck with your project. __________________ 2007 Dodge 2500 4X4 5.9L HO Cummins with 4 speed Auto, Quad Cab SLT Thunder Road with Jake Brake, 5" turbo back Cat Delete FBD exhaust and Tekonsha P3 brake control.

09-05-2007, 07:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jim Beam Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jim Beam's Truck Pics	There couldnt be more stress with the mini floats then there are with a 37" 12.5 tire, i hope. Anybody else know anything about this set up? __________________ 2007 Mega Cab 5.9 CTD, Workhorse intake, 4" 304 Stainless Silverline exhaust, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Lorenz Bilstein System w/firestone ride rites, stock wheels powder coated 285/75/17 Toyo E Rated At's. More on the way!

09-05-2007, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
mud sweat and gears Yes, it is a large pipe! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canastota, NY Posts: 251 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mud sweat and gears's Truck Pics	why did you ask for experience if you already think you have the answer, I have seen adapters put on front ends and it has ripped them a part. Just read what damage something as little as a 2 inch leveling kit has done to some of these guys trucks. __________________ 2007 Dodge 2500 4X4 5.9L HO Cummins with 4 speed Auto, Quad Cab SLT Thunder Road with Jake Brake, 5" turbo back Cat Delete FBD exhaust and Tekonsha P3 brake control.

09-06-2007, 01:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jim Beam Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. George Utah Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jim Beam's Truck Pics	what is it about the adapters that tears trucks apart? I dont have the answer thats why my comment ended with i hope. __________________ 2007 Mega Cab 5.9 CTD, Workhorse intake, 4" 304 Stainless Silverline exhaust, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Lorenz Bilstein System w/firestone ride rites, stock wheels powder coated 285/75/17 Toyo E Rated At's. More on the way!

09-07-2007, 02:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Performance Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surgoinsville, Tennessee Posts: 571 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts Performance's Truck Pics	Maybe I can give some advise on the adapters. I have been using American Force Adapters with my 22.5" setup on my dually. These things are tough and are not just regular adapters. They are a little heavy at 30lbs a piece, but they balance out extremely well and your truck will handle them with no problems. You would break or bend something else before you were to break the adapters. I have had no experience with any other adapters. Just American Force. Hope I helped a little. __________________ 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 - Silver, Reg. Cab, 4x4, Dually, 6spd, Quadzilla X2 Race Module, CFM+ Intake, AEM Workhorse Intake, Banks Monster Dual Exhaust, MBRP Cat. Delete Pipe, Isspro Gauges, Air Horns, ReadyLift Leveling Kit, 22.5" Classic Alcoas, 255/70 Sumitomos.

09-07-2007, 04:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
LRCanon Diesel Freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 503 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts LRCanon's Truck Pics	I think they look great, considered doing them myself, but I don't want to lift the truck so i would probably have to go with a smaller wheel/tire combo. Some of the adapters these days are pretty tough, they aren't cast out of some junk metal like the old days. Most of the stuff these days are billet or the very least forged pieces that are plenty strong, as noted above, for a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. IMO __________________ BADP 5" TBE, FASS 150, AFE Stage II Sealed CAI, Smarty SW4, Wicked Diesel CP3, II Silver 64, ARP Head Studs

11-09-2007, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
065point9 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ft Worth Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 065point9's Truck Pics	They would be awsome on a single wheel truck. I have got the fever to put some on mine. Searching for options and tire combo. Looks like if they were shaved to 22" you would have more choice in tires. I love the 10 lug look , but still want a deep dish appearance. seems like there are not many pics out there of this option. anyone have any tips? Would 35's 10-12" wide work with only a leveling kit. Im guessing the offset will be key? __________________ 06 3500 4X4 SLT Lonestar SWB Open torque tube, - sil.ring, + 4510 nano with custom adapter Last edited by 065point9 : 11-09-2007 at 12:54 PM.