) Only the off set (back spacing) & the TIRE size will come into play. 
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Wheels and Tires
Hi All!
I am going to put factory 18"s or 20"s on my Excursion. I have the Modded C's rear and the V's up front. I leveled off the front with a 2" shackle to the rear of the leaf. I may change to X's this summer but that remains to be seen. ($$)
Given this set up can anyone definitively tell me if the 20"s will fit or should I stick with the 18"s? I am aware of the offset issues with the newer wheels. I have the hub centric wheel adapters on the way.
Thank you all!!
Keith
I am going to put factory 18"s or 20"s on my Excursion. I have the Modded C's rear and the V's up front. I leveled off the front with a 2" shackle to the rear of the leaf. I may change to X's this summer but that remains to be seen. ($$)
Given this set up can anyone definitively tell me if the 20"s will fit or should I stick with the 18"s? I am aware of the offset issues with the newer wheels. I have the hub centric wheel adapters on the way.
Thank you all!!
Keith
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The question is only how tall of a tire do you want? The wheel diameter doesn't matter (to a point)!
I put 33x12.50-20 on mine with stock suspension @85k miles, and the only (minor) rub I had was at full lock on the spring.
So as long as you have the backspacing corrected with the spacers, you'll be able to go with a 34-35" tire for sure.
I put 33x12.50-20 on mine with stock suspension @85k miles, and the only (minor) rub I had was at full lock on the spring.
So as long as you have the backspacing corrected with the spacers, you'll be able to go with a 34-35" tire for sure.
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IMO, I would not go with factory 20" on your set-up (snowplow).
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
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IMO, I would not go with factory 20" on your set-up (snowplow).
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
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Hi All!
I am going to put factory 18"s or 20"s on my Excursion. I have the Modded C's rear and the V's up front. I leveled off the front with a 2" shackle to the rear of the leaf. I may change to X's this summer but that remains to be seen. ($$)
Given this set up can anyone definitively tell me if the 20"s will fit or should I stick with the 18"s? I am aware of the offset issues with the newer wheels. I have the hub centric wheel adapters on the way.
Thank you all!!
Keith
I am going to put factory 18"s or 20"s on my Excursion. I have the Modded C's rear and the V's up front. I leveled off the front with a 2" shackle to the rear of the leaf. I may change to X's this summer but that remains to be seen. ($$)
Given this set up can anyone definitively tell me if the 20"s will fit or should I stick with the 18"s? I am aware of the offset issues with the newer wheels. I have the hub centric wheel adapters on the way.
Thank you all!!
Keith
Unless I am blind (possibly) I read nothing in the OP about summer tires.
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IMO, I would not go with factory 20" on your set-up (snowplow).
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
EDIT: Somebody else already pointed this out, i just skimmed...my bad.
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IMO, I would not go with factory 20" on your set-up (snowplow).
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
20" requires spacers, spacers will put additional stress on the wheel bearings (primarily front).
The weight of the plow and additional stress of the weight (and where it is distributed) on spacers = PROBLEMS.
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From: North of Boston US of A!!
The question is only how tall of a tire do you want? The wheel diameter doesn't matter (to a point)!
I put 33x12.50-20 on mine with stock suspension @85k miles, and the only (minor) rub I had was at full lock on the spring.
So as long as you have the backspacing corrected with the spacers, you'll be able to go with a 34-35" tire for sure.
I put 33x12.50-20 on mine with stock suspension @85k miles, and the only (minor) rub I had was at full lock on the spring.
So as long as you have the backspacing corrected with the spacers, you'll be able to go with a 34-35" tire for sure.
Keith
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