18 vs 20

[MotownBob]

I'm debating whether to get the standard 18inch or the optional 20 inch tires on my Limited. Not so concerned about handling, like the better ride quality of the 18's . Not crazy about either of the rims, so that part is a toss up. Your Thoughts ?

 

[SweetAndLow]

I'm debating whether to get the standard 18inch or the optional 20 inch tires on my Limited. Not so concerned about handling, like the better ride quality of the 18's . Not crazy about either of the rims, so that part is a toss up. Your Thoughts ?

Technically ride quality on the 18" is going to be better but you will never notice the difference. The 20's don't have small enough sidewall to really change much. Pick the ones you like the looks of best. 18" will have cheaper tires to replace. Or just make a winter/summer setup and buy a set of after market rims you like for the summer months and run the OEM 18's in the winter with winter tires.

 

[MotownBob]

Technically ride quality on the 18" is going to be better but you will never notice the difference. The 20's don't have small enough sidewall to really change much. Pick the ones you like the looks of best. 18" will have cheaper tires to replace. Or just make a winter/summer setup and buy a set of after market rims you like for the summer months and run the OEM 18's in the winter with winter tires.

Yea, not a huge difference between the two.

 

[freethinked]

Tires for the 18” will be cheaper? I would think they would cost more because of the extra sidewall.

 

[mja997]

I personally like the 20’s and ride quality is good.

 

[Shoschette28]

Tires for the 18” will be cheaper? I would think they would cost more because of the extra sidewall.

I believe larger wheel tires are generally more expensive. I forget exactly why but it has to do with the construction of the sidewall. Making less rubber the same strength as one with more sidewall

 

[Eki]

18's are better if you air-down and go off road

 

[Dave180]

I'm debating whether to get the standard 18inch or the optional 20 inch tires on my Limited. Not so concerned about handling, like the better ride quality of the 18's . Not crazy about either of the rims, so that part is a toss up. Your Thoughts ?

I would opt for the 20's I think the larger truck looks better on larger wheels.

 

[Magik306]

The 20's fill the wheel-well better then the 18's. The 18's look too small.