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Traveler_II
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013

20" Tires?

We’re about ready to pull the trigger on a 2013 Ford 350 King Ranch long box SRW. My only concern is that it has the 20” tire option. My wife is handicapped and our present Chevy is 16” from the ground to the top of the running board for her to get in and out and the Chevy has 17” tires. I’m wondering how it will be for her ?. We would check it out but this good deal is several states away.

My other concern is will our trailer set level? The trailer already has been raised, in fact we had to put a 4-step entrance step on to make it easier to get in and out.

Thanks for those that already have helped.

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  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2013
    Since the difference between a 17 inch & 20 inch tire is radius it only puts you 1 1/2 inch higher. BUT. If I was buying I would have the selling dealer go out and make measurements. Especially from bed to ground & bed rails to bed. You really need good measurements from that particular truck. JMHO
  • joebedford's avatar
    joebedford
    Nomad II
    Jun 06, 2013
    Fords tend to be very high but the issue is not the 20" WHEEL it's the height of the tire. I assume they use a low profile tire with the bigger wheel but there might be some lift.

    I would double check the load rating of the 20" wheels and tires - might be less than the 17".

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