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18's Or 20's What To Do?

thinkgreen216

By thinkgreen216
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thinkgreen216

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Okay, Im really struggling here. I have a 2007 (NNBS) Crew and I've put Firestone Airbags on the rear and a 2.5" leveling kit on the front. Currently Im running Firestone Destination M/T's (285/70-17) and it only rubs my mud flaps when Im backing out of my driveway with the wheel cranked all of the way.

 

But the problem Im having is I want to get new wheels and tires but Im struggling with which way I want to go, 18"s or 20"s. Also If I had to choose between a tall look or a fat and wide, I would prefer the tall but ideally I'd like to find something that fits both categories. I don't mind the tires sticking out past the wheel wells a little bit but I definitely don't want the majority or the tire sitting outside of the wheel well. Its just not the look I like. I would like to lift my truck eventually but I don't think the wifes gonna go for it right away figuring she struggles to get into the truck already so lets just see what I can fit under it with the leveling kit alone.

 

What Im looking to achieve in this post is some photos or links to members trucks, what your tire/wheel size and offset is so I can (as well as other members viewing this forum) make an educated decision based on your feedback and photos. Maybe some of you have gone from a 20 to a 18 or vice versa, tell us why.

 

I like the BIG rim look (being I use to be a car guy) but I also like to have a big tire so my truck looks like it has some height to it. Do you think the 18"s give an illusion that the truck is taller because there's more sidewall vs. the 20"?

 

Also... what websites have the best prices on wheels and tires + shipping?

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mhenshaw Senior Enthusiast

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I use to run factory 18s and now factory 20s. There is no difference other than looks to me. I like the look of 18s when you have mud tires because the sidewall looks good. There are a lot of aftermarket wheels that don't look good to me in 18s. The spokes can be to short for me sometimes.

 

Factory 20s are 20x8.5 +31 offset.

thinkgreen216 Enthusiast

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Thanks NadieLite- I agree with you on the looks of some aftermarket 18" rims looking small or short. Anyone else got some feedback, pics, etc...

 

I use to run factory 18s and now factory 20s. There is no difference other than looks to me. I like the look of 18s when you have mud tires because the sidewall looks good. There are a lot of aftermarket wheels that don't look good to me in 18s. The spokes can be to short for me sometimes.

 

Factory 20s are 20x8.5 +31 offset.

blackout07 Senior Enthusiast

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I agree with Matt. Most aftermarket wheels look best in the larger versions. The wheel design really opens up and looks much better in a 20 vs. 18. Some people draw quite the comparison between the ride of the two wheels, but I don't buy it. At least my ass can't tell the difference.

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