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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Stock 18" vs. 20" Wheels

Anyone have any experience with the new stock 20" KR Wheel and tire combo. I have owned '04 and '05 Lariet 4x4's with the 18" and like the ride quality. I'm purchasing an " 06 KR and wonder if the new set up is good. Does anyone know if the brake rotor size changed when the new wheel option became available.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Same rotors, because there are still 18's available for the King Ranch. The 20's are an option.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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I have an 05 KR (21,000 miles) and just purchased OEM 20's with Pirelli Scorpion tires (stock). I don't notice all that much difference in the ride, if any it is minor. I corners better. Gas mileage has decreased, but that could be due to the weather / gas / and who know's what else. I have also been told that I will go thru brakes a little faster. As for the looks, it REALLY looks a lot better that the 18's. That is my opinion. It fills up the wheel well a little more and the tires look good too.
I wouldn't even second guess that upgrade!
What color KR you getting?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Looks like Copper Metalic is the best color for me. My last 2 have been black and I want a change and love the copper!
Thanks for the update.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tbagr
I have an 05 KR (21,000 miles) and just purchased OEM 20's with Pirelli Scorpion tires (stock).

I have also been told that I will go thru brakes a little faster.

I'm trying for the life of me to figure out why new wheels would make you go through brakes faster.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Black05KR
I'm trying for the life of me to figure out why new wheels would make you go through brakes faster.
Apparently because of the weight difference between the 18" rims/tires and the 20" rims/tires. I am not sure if I am true believer of the concept either, I hope not!! I have noticed my gas mileage has dropped. Not sure if that is from the extra "weight" or cause there is a height difference between the 18" and 20". I have not gotten my computer reflashed because I ordered an xCal2 from Troyer.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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I actually like the 20" much better. No detectable ride difference and they really make the truck look sharp. Not sure how the Pirelli's will hold up long term.

Here is a pic of mine:



 
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tbagr
Apparently because of the weight difference between the 18" rims/tires and the 20" rims/tires. I am not sure if I am true believer of the concept either, I hope not!! I have noticed my gas mileage has dropped. Not sure if that is from the extra "weight" or cause there is a height difference between the 18" and 20". I have not gotten my computer reflashed because I ordered an xCal2 from Troyer.
where did you buy yours from? i'd like to get a set of those for my kr.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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KR 20" Rims

I like the looks of those as well. I want to get larger rims for my truck but I did not want to loose the running W logo.

I was contemplating getting rims custom made by HRE with the W logo:

http://www.hrewheels.com/home/
 
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