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To 20" or 18" Rims Decision

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by JohnWhicker, Nov 8, 2023.

  1. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:10 AM
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    JohnWhicker

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    I have 18" rims on my 2021 Tundra and 20" on my 2013. They both ride very nice and can't really tell the difference between the two :)

    I like the look of the 20" so I am thinking about switching from 18 to 20 on my 2021. Should I do it? Am I gonna lose anything, or gain anything besides the look?
     
  2. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:17 AM
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  3. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:20 AM
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    What size tires?
    Any lift?
     
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  4. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:21 AM
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    No lift and the tires are factory. Gotta look at them
     
  5. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:22 AM
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    Pick whichever you like. If you’re not doing any hardcore off-roading, it won’t matter.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    No no off-roading, is a 2WD and very limited trailer pulls.
     
  7. Nov 8, 2023 at 6:57 AM
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    Just my findings but unless you're a dedicated 4x4'er and airing down you won't notice a thing. I've had 16's to 20's and the difference wouldn't even be realized if you're like me and on the road 99% of the time. So the good news is you can buy what you like!
     
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  8. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:13 AM
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    If you were closer, I would do a direct wheel swap with you. My stock 2021 Sport 20's, for your stock OR 18's. I even have BFGs AT, 275/60/R20s
     
  9. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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    Tbrandt I read it on an internet forum, it must be true.

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    I think the 20s handle better in the corners given the shorter sidewalls, less flex. Slightly firmer over bumps than 18s, but still very comfortable. Maybe slightly better fuel economy on the 20s.

    P rated tires, stock size in both cases. No off-roading, just shitty, potholed midwestern asphalt and washboard gravel roads.
     
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  10. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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    We're both south of Alaska, close enough LOL. Yes I wish that as well.....

    Mine are actually brand new, just got this truck last week with like 108 miles. Yours?
     
  11. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:17 AM
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    Haha! I have 30k miles on my truck. Not a single blemish on them.
     
  12. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:20 AM
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    ~400 miles on the truck when these photos were taken, Nov 2021.

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  13. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:29 AM
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    Nice. You have the BFG KO2 as well. On my 2013 Tundra I am on my second set of KO2. First set lasted me 85K miles. LOVE them. I plan to put them on my 2021 if I find some good 20" rims.

    I would be interested in your rims for mine but hard to do the excange LOL
     
  14. Nov 8, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    Sending you PM. These KO2s have been great so far, plently of life left in them.
     
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    I agree with KNABORES. Look at pics and trucks at some dealers and see what fits your eye. But most of all, have FUN!
     
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    Nice looking truck!
     
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    I'll swap with ya.

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    Boy that is tempting. I'm trying to decide if that's a good deal for us both, or not. Any opinions?
     
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    18’s……I can’t get used to the look of the 20” rims on a truck.
     
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    What part of Ohio are you?
     
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    I personally don't care for big rims on a truck, and much prefer the look and function of more sidewall over more wheel. I went from 16's on my '00 to 18's on the '19 and even that is pushing it for myself.

    That being said, it seems like I'm in the minority and fortunately what I personally prefer makes no difference.

    Look at a bunch of trucks similar to yours with 18's & 20's and get whichever makes you go "Oooohh, yeah!"
     
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    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    Seeking questions/opinions. I currently have 275/65/20, stock rims/setup, BFGs A/T. The goal is for a little bit wider tire than my current setup. Think I could put 295/60/20, stock rims/setup, Falken AT3W (next desired tire)?

    Provides a good amount of width and sacrificing very little height.

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