How much will rims slow me down?

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Jun 3, 2008 | 11:16 AM

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MADS99

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I just put on 18s and I couldn't be Happier with the performance of my truck

Jun 3, 2008 | 12:28 PM

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I wouldn't go over 18s again. I learned my lesson. 20s look better, but I would rather have the performance and less wear on my truck.

Jun 3, 2008 | 02:04 PM

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I've been looking at putting some cheap 17x9 steel wheels on to replace my factory cast 17x7.5s. I'm mainly doing this so I can fit more tire all around.

Jun 4, 2008 | 05:46 AM

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My factory 17's with stock 245/70/17 tires weigh 66 LBS. a piece

My 22's with 265/35/22 tires weigh 77 LBS. piece. I took them off in the garage and put them on the scale.

Jun 4, 2008 | 10:27 AM

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My 20s with tires were 84lbs and the 18s I have now with tires are 55lbs. Big difference in the way the truck drives and responds.

Jun 4, 2008 | 11:09 AM

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Not sure what my Gibbs 20's weigh, but I know that they're heavy! I feel a difference when I swap off my winter 16's for sure. (big difference in lifting them up too lol) The braking performance is affected also.