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What's Best 20" or 17" wheels

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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoothbassman
The effective rolling diameter of the wheels on 20's and 17's are about the same due to the increased sidewall on the 17's so that's not going to make a difference.

Towing is going to be based on your rear end choice not the rim size.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. See the following link, where dodge spells it out.

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/200...r/mlup1500.pdf

As you can see, wheel size does indeed make a difference-a 1050 lb difference to be exact.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by v8440
Unfortunately, that is not the case. See the following link, where dodge spells it out.

http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/200...r/mlup1500.pdf

As you can see, wheel size does indeed make a difference-a 1050 lb difference to be exact.
Exactly. That's b/c of the unsprung additional weight of the 20's.

So, my truck can tow 6,450 lbs. My estimate of 6,500 lbs was pretty dead on. And my truck with 3.92s can tow 7,450 lbs, so my estimate there was pretty spot on too.

The 4x4 only reduces towing capacity by about 250 lbs, so I was a little off there. A 4x4 Crew with 3.55s can tow 6,200 lbs and with the 3.92s it can tow 7,200 lbs.

Thanks for the link V8440. That settles everything.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Nitto came out with grapplers in 20's decision over your welcome :>.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by MinatorHemi8
Nitto came out with grapplers in 20's decision over your welcome :>.
I looked at some Nittos and Coopers side by side and I decided I liked the Coopers better - looked more aggressive and they were cheaper.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sobomaster
I looked at some Nittos and Coopers side by side and I decided I liked the Coopers better - looked more aggressive and they were cheaper.
coopers over nitto's :O
 
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