Rim Size
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Rim Size
I have to admit that when it comes to cars specially truck, I have no clue, so here is another question that I'd like to hear your opinion about it
I'm thinking to switch over the 17" rim of 98 Ram 1500 club cap, to 20" and I was wondering that is possible at all or not, and if yes, is it going to be a simple swap or do I need to do something else too?
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I'm thinking to switch over the 17" rim of 98 Ram 1500 club cap, to 20" and I was wondering that is possible at all or not, and if yes, is it going to be a simple swap or do I need to do something else too?
thanks
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Remember that your gearing will be taller and the extra weight of the wheels and tires will hurt your gas mileage and acceleration. The ride will also seem a bit less comliant because the 20's will add some bounce to your ride, especially over washboard type ripples in the road. The shocks just aren't up to that much dampening.
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It seems that it'll add some of those thing that I don't like at all, my truck bounce a lot in bumpy rode already, so its something I'm not after , and gas mileage.
what do you guys recommend me to do?
The stock rims, look so small on my truck, that I've got to do something for it.
I understand there was a reason that they made it that way, but they look out of place, and beside I have a long bed so it makes it even worst.
Please guys, help me out here.
what do you guys recommend me to do?
The stock rims, look so small on my truck, that I've got to do something for it.
I understand there was a reason that they made it that way, but they look out of place, and beside I have a long bed so it makes it even worst.
Please guys, help me out here.
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Now I have 17 inch rims and I think they look awesome, they aren't stock but they work great. I like the 20's though, my buddy wants them on his ram and I know Vader and a few others have them and they are tight. The reason I don't like them is the lack of tire options you get. I like MT tires and to find MT for 20's, which I never did find but I hear they are out there, are way to expensive for me. Is it the rims or the tires you need to fill up all that space? Post a pic so we can take a look. 
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I am thinking of selling my 20's, so if anyone is interested, make an offer. They are the stock 20's and there is only 3000 miles on the truck...
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RE: Rim Size
ORIGINAL: brderj
Now I have 17 inch rims and I think they look awesome, they aren't stock but they work great. I like the 20's though, my buddy wants them on his ram and I know Vader and a few others have them and they are tight. The reason I don't like them is the lack of tire options you get. I like MT tires and to find MT for 20's, which I never did find but I hear they are out there, are way to expensive for me. Is it the rims or the tires you need to fill up all that space? Post a pic so we can take a look.
Now I have 17 inch rims and I think they look awesome, they aren't stock but they work great. I like the 20's though, my buddy wants them on his ram and I know Vader and a few others have them and they are tight. The reason I don't like them is the lack of tire options you get. I like MT tires and to find MT for 20's, which I never did find but I hear they are out there, are way to expensive for me. Is it the rims or the tires you need to fill up all that space? Post a pic so we can take a look.
any idea?
I'd like to get something bigger, now do I need bigger rims or tires, or both?
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As long as you get tires without too short of a sidewall you'll be fine. If I were you I'd go with 275/55/20. That's what comes stock on new Rams with 20's. My dad has them and they don't ride rough at all.
As long as you get tires without too short of a sidewall you'll be fine. If I were you I'd go with 275/55/20. That's what comes stock on new Rams with 20's. My dad has them and they don't ride rough at all.
Is there a way I could keep the stock rims and just change the tires?