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Old 09-18-2009, 05:19 PM
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I have a 03 Ram 1500 with 4.7L with 17" stock rims I would like to know if I would have to make any mods to anything if I put 20" rims on it
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 06:37 PM
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you have to mod your tires to fit them lol... thats it
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 06:56 PM
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yup ya have to enlarge the inside of your tire all the way around by 1.5" with some tin snips, or better yet a oxy-acetelyn torch...remember measure twice, cut once...she'll fit like a glove!
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 07:32 PM
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And get ready for curb rash and a harsher ride.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:03 PM
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awe crap! you have to MOD your tires? i just bought new ones... i coulda saved SOO much money! no mods to go to 20's dude!
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:07 PM
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My tires are bigger than the curbs FTW! Just get your speedo reconfigured.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:30 PM
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Yeah, some trucks came with 20 stock so you wont have to do anything. The good new is you can find 20" tires all day on ebay and Craigslist for cheap.
 
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Old 09-18-2009, 11:36 PM
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you guys look photoshopped in your sig pic. your truck is huge!
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 10:10 AM
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you guys look photoshopped in your sig pic. your truck is huge!

It's the wheels along with his lift. And I'm sure he will agree and say. Yup, it's Huge.....lol
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 10:35 AM
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Made same move and with the 3.55 gears, really did not notice the loss of acceleration. The speedometer is off about 5%, but I'm still covered by the 7/70 warranty, so I did not correct it and look at it as a bonus.
 
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