I would expect him to say that but I bet the truth is they will swap and be fine. The raptors are running 17” wheels and tires and I’m sure the weight savings factor in significantly on a performance truck like the raptor. People don’t buy raptors generally for their towing or payload capabilities so they may not work.

But, if you’re talking about swapping a 20” Lariat or Platinum wheel onto the lightning that’s probably going to be doable. The tires on the lightning may have a higher load rating but you can swap those over to the new platinum wheels if that’s the case. I would find it hard to believe an 18” or 20” factory Ford aluminum wheel wouldn’t be sturdy enough to run on the lightning but who knows?

The aftermarket will certainly solve that dilemma however it plays out. I bet running a spacer on top of the front struts will be the way most people end up leveling them as well even if it means a slight hit in range from the aerodynamic loss.

 

As long as it's a 6x135 bolt pattern and the backspacing/offset are same/similar.

We probably won't know until somebody does it in, like, 9-ish months

 

I watched a video recently that I thought said in the neighborhood of 6,000 pounds. The battery pack alone supposedly weighs 1,800 pounds so that number may be correct. This is a pretty good short article on that topic:

https://fordauthority.com/2021/05/20...s-1800-pounds/

 

Somebody guessed that the curb weight might be 6k pounds. GVWR would be curb weight + payload rating if you work it backwards, so GVWR for 1,500 lbs of payload at a curb weight of 6k would be GVWR=7500 if that were to be the case.

The usual SCREW 2.7 trucks are 6,600 GVWR, the 5.0/3.5 are usually 7,000 or 7,050 and the Powerboost 4x4's are 7,350 GVWR

 

This is why i asked - for an EV, unsprung weight/mass would be more important for efficiency's sake - not that it doesn't matter on ICE, but in this case, the weights are all about the same. Aero and weight are likely to be where the Lightning wheels will be different Vs. the ICE wheels.

 

From experience with Tesla EVs and my F150 HDPP the ICE wheels may not be rated for the Lightning's gross weight.
My F150 HDPP curb weight is 6,000. GVW is 8,200. The rear axle is rated for 4,800 so the (7 lug) wheels are rated for 2,400 each.
I think they are 7 lug wheels so you can't put the 6 lug on the HDPP truck.
Someone or multiples go out and look at your GVW sticker and wheel capacity molded on the inside of the rim.
This video: says the Lightning is targeted to have a maximum payload (small battery) of 2,000lb and (large battery) 1,800lb.
If the curb weight is similar to mine at 6,000lb then the GVW will be about 8,000lb. That averages to 2,000lb per corner but we know that pickups carry more weight on the rear axle.
So the wheels will probably be specked at 2,20 to 2,400lb. They do look like 6 lug wheels. In another video he mentions that they are specifically designed for low drag.

 

I'll be mindblown if its GVWR is 8,000 lbs

But...those numbers make sense. Damn

 

My 12th gen is 7350 GVWR. I cannot find the weight rating on the wheels, what does it look like on Ford wheels?

 

Personally I don't think you will need to reserve. They' ramping up f150 lighting production already (https://wegoelectric.net/ford-increa...-year-by-2024/) so there should be plenty available.

 

LOL