My 2015 Ford Transit Experience
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The next step up in speed ratings is an S-rated tire, which is approved up to 112 mph...
Are they a 10 ply....S means very little...except for speed...
Load Index
P195/60R15 87S - The load index (87) is the tire size's assigned numerical value used to compare relative load carrying capabilities. In the case of our example the 87 identifies the tires ability to carry approximately 1,201 pounds.
The higher the tire's load index number, the greater its load carrying capacity.
89 = 1,279 pounds
88 = 1,235 pounds
87 = 1,201 pounds
86 = 1,168 pounds
85 = 1,135 pounds
A tire with a higher load index than that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an increase in load capacity. A tire with a load index equal to that of the Original Equipment tire indicates an equivalent load capacity. A tire with a lower load index than the Original Equipment tire indicates the tire does not equal the load capacity of the original.
Typically, the load indexes of the tires used on passenger cars and light trucks range from 70 to 110.
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LOL....no real need Bill....I am just exacting some revenge here ....for all the Sprinter haters I've had to read here....hahaha
I am going to pick this Ford apart like a buzzard picking a carcas...lol
I really wish you and all that follow the best of luck on your purchase...
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It has also a regen button or switch so you can munually regeneration the dpf filter
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That's the button labelled $
Do you mean an auto company who can't release an owners manual without ten thousand warnings and danger symbols is going to install the correct tires?
Yes, just like they did on the Ford Explorers a few years back! LOL
Only 5500 warnings in Exploder manual.
zorry
Veteran Expediter
How does passenger insurance compare to Cargo ?
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
Yes that's Mandy!
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To heck with going to see the truck!!! I'm on my way...
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
I may be mistaken but I don't believe that is quite long enough cargo floor length to be considered a "3 skid machine"? Isn't the cargo floor measured at 143"???
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
Is the longest version (170" cargo floor) is available as a 4 wheeler, but with reduced cargo weight carrying capacity. However, I really think the longest (Jumbo) version is the only 3 skid capable machine and thus the only Transit suitable for expediting.
I would much rather preferred standardizing on the Transit but we ended up standardizing on the Promaster, for many reasons we feel are important to expediting. I love the Transit's handsome looks but I finally accepted I can't see them from the driver's seat anyway and the Promaster's looks are starting to grow on me a bit.
Look at the important specs and, I think, you will make the same choice we did.
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The tall roof, extended, SRW, T-350 has a GVWR of 9500 lbs. and a curb weight of 5444 with the 5.7L engine. Ford lists two cargo length dimensions:
Cargo Length At Floor 172.2 inches. This is similar to GM's measurement of "to the seat base" and is only practical if the driver's seat is completely forward and the back is at 90°.
Cargo Length At Beltline 162.0 inches. This is a more realistic measurement and will easily accommodate 3 pallets.
Cargo Length At Floor 172.2 inches. This is similar to GM's measurement of "to the seat base" and is only practical if the driver's seat is completely forward and the back is at 90°.
Cargo Length At Beltline 162.0 inches. This is a more realistic measurement and will easily accommodate 3 pallets.
What are the important specs?
I guarantee the Transits blows the Pro Master outta the water in sales for expedite no doubt in my mind!
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westmicher
Veteran Expediter
Uh, what will your guarantee pay me if it doesnt?
I think competition in the large van field is a great thing. The cost of buy in for gas powered machines compared to diesel will lead the majority to dodge or ford. Nothing wrong with either choice get what is right for you and drive.
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