20" WHEEL SWAP
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Yep - up to 1000lbs of it. I found out after buying my truck that this was the case - it's nowhere in my user manual, but when I was told this, I called Dodge and they confirmed it.
Wow, all these guys going to 20" rims and I can't wait to go to 17" aftermarkets. Maybe I can interest someone in my 20's when I take them off. They aren't perfect but not bad shape. Only real issue other than age is some clearcoat overspray got on one of them when I had a ding repaired and now there is a faint layer of brake dust permanently sealed onto it. Probably not permanent if I'd just take the time to figure out how to fix it. But it's so faint, it doesn't even bother me.
Wow, all these guys going to 20" rims and I can't wait to go to 17" aftermarkets. Maybe I can interest someone in my 20's when I take them off. They aren't perfect but not bad shape. Only real issue other than age is some clearcoat overspray got on one of them when I had a ding repaired and now there is a faint layer of brake dust permanently sealed onto it. Probably not permanent if I'd just take the time to figure out how to fix it. But it's so faint, it doesn't even bother me.
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Not exactly true. Only to an extent...
It's the overall tire diamater is what reduces the towing capability. Stock 17's have a 31.5" diameter and 20's have 33's.
So, whether you have 17's with 33" rubber or 20's with 33" rubber, they have the same towing capacities.
It's the overall tire diamater is what reduces the towing capability. Stock 17's have a 31.5" diameter and 20's have 33's.
So, whether you have 17's with 33" rubber or 20's with 33" rubber, they have the same towing capacities.
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Not according to Dodge, I've had this conversation with an engineer in a chat room. I also had a guide from the insurance underwriters association that insurance companies go by. My cousin is an exec with an insurance company and gave it to me. I'll have to see if I can get her to send me another one and I'll scan and .pdf it.
I know when I checked it, my towing capacity INCREASED with 35" tires and 4.56 gears over my stock 31.5" tires and 3.92 gears. (17" wheels in both cases).
There are other factors besides just tire diameter and it gives all different equipment scenarios, it's actually great reading because you can use it to compare just how much some companies inflate their advertised towing capacities (can you say "TOYOTA", LOL)...
But regardless, if you own a 4x4 and off-road at all (and I'm not talking hard-core, Baja stuff - I mean going through the mud or sand fishing, etc.) and you aren't running as much tire sidewall (smallest wheel to tire size) you can, then you're just being foolish, IMO. I'd be running 15" wheels with my 35" tires if they'd clear the calipers...
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