Do the Upper trims sit higher?
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5th Wheeling
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Do the Upper trims sit higher?
Just wondering.......
So, I've got an XLT that came with the 18" wheels.
I swapped on 20" platinum wheels.
Even though I went with the same stock tire size (275/65) The tires are about 2" taller and the truck sits a lot higher.
I diddnt realize that would happen.
I really liked the lower height of the truck when it had the 18s.
Do the higher trim levels come with lower suspension from the factory to account for the taller tires?
it seems like mine sits higher than other stock (lariat and up 20" wheel) trucks, or maybe it's just me?
I'm considering dropping down to 275/60/20s to get the height back down.
So, I've got an XLT that came with the 18" wheels.
I swapped on 20" platinum wheels.
Even though I went with the same stock tire size (275/65) The tires are about 2" taller and the truck sits a lot higher.
I diddnt realize that would happen.
I really liked the lower height of the truck when it had the 18s.
Do the higher trim levels come with lower suspension from the factory to account for the taller tires?
it seems like mine sits higher than other stock (lariat and up 20" wheel) trucks, or maybe it's just me?
I'm considering dropping down to 275/60/20s to get the height back down.
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Just wondering.......
So, I've got an XLT that came with the 18" wheels.
I swapped on 20" platinum wheels.
Even though I went with the same stock tire size (275/65) The tires are about 2" taller and the truck sits a lot higher.
I diddnt realize that would happen.
I really liked the lower height of the truck when it had the 18s.
Do the higher trim levels come with lower suspension from the factory to account for the taller tires?
it seems like mine sits higher than other stock (lariat and up 20" wheel) trucks, or maybe it's just me?
I'm considering dropping down to 275/60/20s to get the height back down.
So, I've got an XLT that came with the 18" wheels.
I swapped on 20" platinum wheels.
Even though I went with the same stock tire size (275/65) The tires are about 2" taller and the truck sits a lot higher.
I diddnt realize that would happen.
I really liked the lower height of the truck when it had the 18s.
Do the higher trim levels come with lower suspension from the factory to account for the taller tires?
it seems like mine sits higher than other stock (lariat and up 20" wheel) trucks, or maybe it's just me?
I'm considering dropping down to 275/60/20s to get the height back down.
Is that "a lot higher"???
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I've always used this when moving from a stock tire to something else: https://tiresize.com/height-chart/
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I was really digging how easy it was to get in and out of with the 18s.
That and the lower profile appearance just make the truck more comfortable.
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I've always used this when moving from a stock tire to something else: https://tiresize.com/height-chart/
Thank you Poncho
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Well, not sure how you could not know that a taller tire would make the truck sit higher.
I have a 2WD, it is lower than a 4WD by about 1.5 inches, and has the 18" wheels/tires, and I have a nice set of side steps I added.
Get yourself some side steps.
I have a 2WD, it is lower than a 4WD by about 1.5 inches, and has the 18" wheels/tires, and I have a nice set of side steps I added.
Get yourself some side steps.
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I could of swore the 18" wheels came with a 33" equivalent tire, and the 20" wheel a 34".....that would give closer to around 1/2" hieght difference. I would expect that to be imperceivable.
Edit- I see there are two 18" sizes, a 32" and a 33".
Edit- I see there are two 18" sizes, a 32" and a 33".
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I still have them sitting in my shop because no one wants to buy them.
This was originally a Canadian truck so idk if that makes a difference.