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Old 03-18-2020, 06:28 PM   #9
MikeB
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Re: 18 or 20 wheels with larger tires - not staggered

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Originally Posted by TKCR View Post
The PO had 20’s on my truck when I bought it. I never liked them, I don’t care for skinny tires. And the wheels where ugly! So anyways, I went with 18’s. My god my truck rides so much nicer. Truck has a 2/4 drop and the tires are
265/65R18
Before and after
Just FYI, those tires are around 2.5" taller than the old school 235-75x15 and 255-70x15. Depending on what, if anything, the PO did, you might want to check and adjust your speedo/odo calibration. There a several iPhone apps that will show you road speed and distance.
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