FireFoxxy
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• Bakersfield, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 9/9/2005 |
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 Posted:9/25/2005 13:36 |
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I was told by a local wheel dealer that he doesn't recommend due to safety reasons, adding any wheels bigger than an 18 inch due to the weight of the X and the fact that the bigger the wheel, the less the tire. I would really like to add 20's and get the 305/50/20 size tires. The wheels of course would be 8 lug and made to carry the weight of the vehicle. I know there wouldn't be a significant amount of tire left with the 20's, but would I be any less safe? How would the tires react in a wreck versus the tires I have now that are riding on the stock 16 inch rims? Thanks for the input 
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1HiLimo
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• Pine River, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 9/23/2005 |
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 Posted:9/26/2005 14:42 |
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2o's will work fine,they rub a tiny bit on the leafs but no big deal just when you crank it all the way i had 20's sold them to a friend and got 22's looks awesome!!!! |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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 Posted:9/26/2005 18:03 |
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| Quote: | | I was told by a local wheel dealer that he doesn't recommend due to safety reasons, adding any wheels bigger than an 18 inch due to the weight of the X and the fact that the bigger the wheel, the less the tire. I would really like to add 20's and get the 305/50/20 size tires. The wheels of course would be 8 lug and made to carry the weight of the vehicle. I know there wouldn't be a significant amount of tire left with the 20's, but would I be any less safe? How would the tires react in a wreck versus the tires I have now that are riding on the stock 16 inch rims? Thanks for the input |
I guess it depends on the specs of the wheels. If 20" wheels don't support as much weight as 18s, then what he's saying makes sense. I'm not sure why they would be any less supportive of the X's weight, though.
From a safety standpoint of getting into a wreck with 20s, 18s, or 16s, it doesn't really matter. If you get a flat tire, just make sure your spare is the same overall diameter.
If anything, the only thing it will have an affect on is the ride quality. Going to 20" wheels and rubber-band-thin tires is going to make for a bumpier ride. Less sidewall flex on the tires will make the ride feel more stiff.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:9/26/2005 19:25 |
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You'll also want to avoid potholes like the plague. With 8,000-pounds of truck, you could easily bend those big, shiney, new rims. |
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1HiLimo
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• Pine River, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 9/23/2005 |
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Posted:9/27/2005 11:38 |
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Well being that you have less tire you have a the same or better load rating and as for the potholes your right but you want to avoid potholes anyways w/wo 20's.  |
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pangadotcom
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• Miami, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2005 |
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Posted:9/27/2005 20:08 |
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I just went 20"!!! I love them! However there is definitely a driving and braking change. I went with an all terrian which is not common in my area... everyone here goes low profile. I chose the Nitto Terra Grapplers because I still need to tow boats (I manufacture boats). So far it drives great and the tire noise is acceptable. The truck looks awesome! see my gallery.
Cheers,
Prio
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1HiLimo
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• Pine River, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 9/23/2005 |
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Posted:9/27/2005 21:28 |
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NICE! i'm running 22's had 20's but had to go bigger.also nice choice on the nitto's,i also run 33' on my trooper.You could have stuck w/low pro's and towed your boat just would have gotton 8ply low pro.I tow 21' deck boat just fine doesn't it handle and drive smoother? my factory 16' w/mich 10 plys drove like a tank what a night a nd day diff. glad to hear you love those.  Eddie |
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E. Long
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:9/27/2005 21:30 |
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| Quote: | I just went 20"!!! I love them! However there is definitely a driving and braking change. I went with an all terrian which is not common in my area... everyone here goes low profile. I chose the Nitto Terra Grapplers because I still need to tow boats (I manufacture boats). So far it drives great and the tire noise is acceptable. The truck looks awesome! see my gallery.
Cheers,
Prio
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I love your caption on this photo:
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:9/28/2005 01:19 |
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| Quote: | I just went 20"!!! I love them! The truck looks awesome! see my gallery.
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I agree! Truck looks real nice now. Darn...I gotta stop looking at galleries! Makes me want some 20s 
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1HiLimo
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• Pine River, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 9/23/2005 |
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Posted:9/28/2005 16:57 |
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very nice!I will have to post some of my pics of the big green machine flamed and 22's.  |
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