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Old 09-26-2011 | 05:50 AM
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20' or less?

i wanna see your guys take on having 20' wheels.

im about to grab up some new tires and i have 20in wheels that i was planning to put on. i want 35-12.5 or equal lt size. should i keep the wheels or sell them and buy a new set of 17-18s?

what are some nice looking 17-18s?
Old 09-26-2011 | 09:46 AM
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Depends on what you're going to do with the truck.

20's are usually not rated for much weight at all. Just the weight of the engine may put them over the edge.

20's are a lot heavier. Which means it takes more energy to get them going - not much of a problem with a Cummins. But it also takes more energy to get them stopped. Plan on some brake up grades.

Personally, I'v seen 20's on a dodge truck. I didn't care for the look. But that's purely subjective, and some people really like that look.
Old 09-26-2011 | 07:19 PM
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I have 20,s on since new, very limited selection for an E rated tire and expensive.To do it again i would go with 18 inch, half the price compared to 20,s.MY toyo 285/55/20,s are rated at 3200 lbs.I had 305/55/20,s on for 2 sets,poorer turning radius and a harsher ride,some things to think about.
Old 09-27-2011 | 05:56 AM
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thank you! this is the whole reason i posted this up here, i wanted to get advice from everyone on here that has had them on and what not. im thinking i might go with the 35/12.5r18 or 325/60 or 305/70 R18

so im probably going to sell my 20s and buy 18s
Old 09-27-2011 | 09:27 AM
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17's

here's my truck with 17's, I like to have more rubber between the dirt and rims...:


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