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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 03:21 PM
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Which wheels to keep?

Looking for opinions on these 18" Tremor or 20" Platinum wheels to keep on my SuperDuty.

 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 03:49 PM
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18", because sidewall is always better for trucks.
 
Old Jan 24, 2026 | 04:57 PM
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I've contemplated the same, but opposite of you. I thought of going to 20s for more tire options. Maybe we should work out a trade. Lol! 😆
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 05:02 PM
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I've contemplated the same, but opposite of you. I thought of going to 20s for more tire options. Maybe we should work out a trade. Lol! 😆
Lol. You and I think alike.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 05:04 PM
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The tremor wheels all day.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 05:34 PM
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keep the 20s if you mostly tow, otherwise the 18s.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FOURBYBUD
Lol. You and I think alike.
Yeah, I'm mostly On-Road with my Tremor. Totally opposite of what most get those trucks for. I pull our 5th wheel with it and it's done well. There just aren't many On-Road tires for that size. If I had 20" tires, the Michelin Defender Platinums would be near the top of my list. Not aggressive at all, but it fits what I need pretty well.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 07:43 PM
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The Tremor wheel for sure. Not only does it look better but I’d prefer a 18” wheel over a 20” wheel for more sidewall. Even for towing.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ShotgunZ71
Yeah, I'm mostly On-Road with my Tremor. Totally opposite of what most get those trucks for. I pull our 5th wheel with it and it's done well. There just aren't many On-Road tires for that size. If I had 20" tires, the Michelin Defender Platinums would be near the top of my list. Not aggressive at all, but it fits what I need pretty well.
Mine is just an FX4 that came with the ugly 18s from factory. First I found the 20in take offs and then a set of 18in Tremor take offs. Don't like the tires on either, as I'm mostly on the road with occasional winter weather, gonna keep one set and get tires I want..
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 07:40 AM
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20's
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 08:11 AM
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Honestly not a fan of either of those but I dislike the Tremor wheels less so those are my pick.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 08:12 AM
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18's for sure. 20's ride harsh.

On road tire selection? Haha, dont need it. Any junk tire will work fine, if it can handle the loads. Goodyear and Firestone have that covered.

I recommend the Kenda AT2, Cooper RT, Kenda RT, or Toyo RT Pro for onroad SRW's with snow use. These are all likely more offroadish than you want. But thats all I recommend.

The Firestone Transforce AT is available in E and 265/70r18. Thats about as onroad as it gets. And the Transforce tires that Ive had, are as solid as a rock for towing. Good choice for top heavy Sprinter vans, due to the hardness of those tires under load.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 11:17 AM
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My preference is the Platinum wheel. That's why I have two sets - one for all seasons and one for winters.

But why do you care what other people like?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 12:05 PM
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But why do you care what other people like?[/QUOTE]

I'm just looking for others opinions since I can't make up my mind myself....
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 12:14 PM
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If it were me, I'd keep the 20" Platinums. IMO, those Tremors wheels are ugly as hell. But that's just my opinion.
 
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