I was wondering if there is any advantage with the different size rims but using the same brand and overall height tire? Is the ride better because there is more sidewall on using a 17 inch rim with 35 inch tires? Right now I have the 35 x12.5x 20 toyo m/t. I still have a set of 17 inch rims from a power wagon. I will be needing tires in the near future. Thanks Rick

 

I like the look of larger wheels. You won;t notice much difference is ride quality other than the roll of the sidewall on the 17's in the corners.

You should use thesearch function as everyday there is like 10 new posts regarding tire sizes and comparisons of 17's vs 20's.
Check the FAQ section too. that may help for tire sizes and fitment...etc

 

I've had both. For me the 17s road a lot smoother and turned better. With the 20s you feel bumps a lot better and have to correct your steering more often. 17s also work better off road for the most part. Since you have a 2500, I'd stick with 17s and meaty tires.

Now both my tires on the 20s and 17s were roughly the same diameter, but the 20s were a lot wider. I didn't have 35's though.

 

To me it really depends on whether you have a 4x4 or 4x2 and if you go off road at all.

I can see an advantage to 20s on a 4x2, especially when modded for speed and handling.

But no real off-road guy would be caught dead with 20s unless he had a SFA truck with about 38" tires or larger. At least anybody from my neck of the woods. You just don't have the flex or floatation in the sidewall for most off-road conditions, plus there is not enough to yield a good footprint when airing down...

 

the 17's will keep your life a lot cheaper

 

I'm with Hammer. 20s are for city boys that don't know any better.

 

or for the ones that didnt have a choice

 

Thanks everyone. I like the 20's but they are very pricey. When I first bought the truck it had the 245 75 17 inch tires on the steel wheels. I know that was a harsh ride. Lots of wheel hop on interstate expansion joints at highway speed. I got the 20's and toyo's on craigslist. They ride 100% better than stock. I also have the power wagon wheels but the 33 inch pro comp mud terrains on them are worn. I'll keep looking out for some deals for the 17 inch rims. thanks again

 

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I have 17's on my dodge and i plan on keeping the same size, i think 20's and 22 inch rims look weird on 35's, and like they said before alot cheaper