Truck Wheel Size
Looking at some new trucks and have the option of 17", 18" or 20" wheels. Any reason to go with one over the other? I think the 17" might do a little better off-road as the tire would have more flex.
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- 20 inch replacements are much more expensive if you can find what you want in the first place. I don't know if there are more 17 or 18 tire types but there are plenty of 18 inch tires by lots of manufacturers and you get better load ratings. I don't even recall if 17 was an option with a HD truck. With a pickup it's a different story.
- You will have more tire size and load range choices with 17" including AS/AT and MT type tires. The wifes 2016 1500 chevy with 17" wheels has any size and tread type available.
I see 1/2 ton owners with the 20" options can't find a good LT replacement other than a high price LT E.
Now if you have a 3/4 or one ton truck the 17" tire sizes don't have the capacity for a 7000 lb rear axle unlike 18" and 20" tire sizes.
There are more 18" tire sizes/load ranges than 20" tires.
Check out 17"/18"/20" tire prices on tirerack.com - More tire choices with 18 inch wheels
- 17 inch tires and rims generally have the lowest load rating. Go with an 18 if you are concerned about airing down while still having a safe load rating.
- I agree the 17" would be better off-road . The 20" should build up less heat in the sidewalls at interstate highway speed.
