18” vs 20” Wheels
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Larger sidewalk smoother ride.
I just made same comment in another thread. My truck is a 250 crew cab, 6.7, fx4 package and camper package.
Bc of camper package it came w 18” wheels and AT tires. Truck rode really well. I swapped to the ford 20” machined wheel with 285/65R20 tires. Ride was much stiffer. I then added Rancho 9000XL’s. I feel like I’m back to square one, but would have really been nice to have Rancho’s w 18” wheels.
I just made same comment in another thread. My truck is a 250 crew cab, 6.7, fx4 package and camper package.
Bc of camper package it came w 18” wheels and AT tires. Truck rode really well. I swapped to the ford 20” machined wheel with 285/65R20 tires. Ride was much stiffer. I then added Rancho 9000XL’s. I feel like I’m back to square one, but would have really been nice to have Rancho’s w 18” wheels.
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I loved the machine 20’s. I think for a stock wheel they are one of the best looking.
Also I didn’t expect there to be that much difference in Ride.
My last truck was a raptor so big difference in ride, but I love the SD and the 6.7.
Also I didn’t expect there to be that much difference in Ride.
My last truck was a raptor so big difference in ride, but I love the SD and the 6.7.
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Originally Posted by WVSD
Larger sidewalk smoother ride.
I just made same comment in another thread. My truck is a 250 crew cab, 6.7, fx4 package and camper package.
Bc of camper package it came w 18” wheels and AT tires. Truck rode really well. I swapped to the ford 20” machined wheel with 285/65R20 tires. Ride was much stiffer. I then added Rancho 9000XL’s. I feel like I’m back to square one, but would have really been nice to have Rancho’s w 18” wheels.
I just made same comment in another thread. My truck is a 250 crew cab, 6.7, fx4 package and camper package.
Bc of camper package it came w 18” wheels and AT tires. Truck rode really well. I swapped to the ford 20” machined wheel with 285/65R20 tires. Ride was much stiffer. I then added Rancho 9000XL’s. I feel like I’m back to square one, but would have really been nice to have Rancho’s w 18” wheels.
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18" tires will be easier to find at $200 ea. 20" tires are easily $300 ea. Spend more on wheels to spend more on tires. Honestly, if I found someone who wanted to swap my 20" wheels for some non-chrome 18" wheels, I'd do it without hesitation
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which is why I chose the 3.31 with 18” wheels instead of 3.55 so I didn’t have to have extra HD front suspension or camper package. Ride was great stock but went ahead with the adjustable Rancho 9000 xl’s which sweetened the ride. I’ve had truck for 10 weeks and still get extra happy every time I drive the truck.
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If ever going to tow a 5er, then I would suggest going with the 18" tires if you can. I have the 20" (the 18's weren't an option in my trim level), and am nose high on my 5er due to the bed height of these new trucks. I've since upgraded the wheels/tires on my 5er to help address the nose high situation, but still not quite level. Every little bit helps.
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which is why I chose the 3.31 with 18” wheels instead of 3.55 so I didn’t have to have extra HD front suspension or camper package. Ride was great stock but went ahead with the adjustable Rancho 9000 xl’s which sweetened the ride. I’ve had truck for 10 weeks and still get extra happy every time I drive the truck.
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yes the 18”s ride substantially better. My friend and I purchased the exact same trucks in 2008. Only difference is that his has 18” wheels vs my 20” wheels. I couldn’t believe the difference. Which brings me to today and why I’m ordering a new Lariat F350 with 18” wheels. I will never own another set of 20’s.