2005 250SD Height question
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2005 250SD Height question
The "standard" dimensions for a 2005 CrewCab 4WD SB shows a vehicle height of 80.0".
Many of the parking garages I use have a max height of 6'8".
If I add 18" wheels, will that increase the vehicle height by 1" to 81"?
Many of the parking garages I use have a max height of 6'8".
If I add 18" wheels, will that increase the vehicle height by 1" to 81"?
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Assuming you use the same tires, that will add 1/2", because half of the extra inch will be ABOVE your axle. You can even lower the overall height by switching to lower-profile tires, even with 18" wheels.
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Originally Posted by 02superstroker
as long as the tire diameter is the same, the wheel size isn't going to affect the height...
I repeat myself.
However, since a smaller diameter rim's tire will have a larger sidewall area which will allow for more flex in that area it could "sit" a bit lower than the same size tire on a larger rim since there is less sidewall. However is also greatly effected by air pressure, and whether the two are the same or not. All of this is talking about differences that are so small it really wouldn't change the height dramatically. So, to answer your question - don't worry about RIM/WHEEL size on vehicle height, worry about the TIRE DIAMETER.
Although if you are only running rims and no tires then yeah, the rim diameter is going to make a difference...
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Here a few examples of the same brand(Nitto) tire and different size rims:
LT325/70 R16 121Q 16.5 33.86 13.03
LT325/60 R18 119S 15.6 32.99 12.83
LT325/60 R20 121R 15.6 35.12 12.91
LT325/50 R22 122R 15.6 34.84 12.95
LT325/70 R16 121Q 16.5 33.86 13.03
LT325/60 R18 119S 15.6 32.99 12.83
LT325/60 R20 121R 15.6 35.12 12.91
LT325/50 R22 122R 15.6 34.84 12.95
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Well I'll be damed... Your right Jeff.(like I had any doubts) F250's get the 17" wheels and choice of 245x75R17 or 265x70R17 tires. I thought 18" wheels were accross the board. Do you have any pics of the 17" wheels yet Jeff?
That is great news for me really. There are many more options in 17" than 18" (least for now) Maxxis MT753 , MT754 Buckshot Mudder(nice) and others.
That is great news for me really. There are many more options in 17" than 18" (least for now) Maxxis MT753 , MT754 Buckshot Mudder(nice) and others.
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