Changing from 18" wheels to 20" what should I do.

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Old 04-14-2006, 03:01 PM
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Changing from 18" wheels to 20" what should I do.

I'm changing my 2004 18" Lariat wheels to the new 20" wheels, should I make any adjustments to the engine to compensate for the bigger wheels and if so can this be done by the dealer. I dont want any shade tree performance mods added to my vehicle. 5.4L
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 03:14 PM
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The size of the wheel itself doesn't matter. What is the diameter of the tire you are putting on the wheel?
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 03:51 PM
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Not trying to hijack the thread but my question is similar. If I go from the OEM 18 275/65/18

What do I need to go to in 20"?
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 04:20 PM
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did u just purchase the wheels from the dealership? If so how much for rims and tires?
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by agentsmith
Not trying to hijack the thread but my question is similar. If I go from the OEM 18 275/65/18

What do I need to go to in 20"?
Just to use an example, the Goodyear LT275/65R18 oe tire is 32.1" in diameter per their website. If you went to something like the BFG AT in LT285/55R20, per BFG that is 32.5" in diameter, not a big difference. If you go much larger than that you will need to install a leveling kit or lift.
I am also making the assumption you are talking about a 4x4.
 
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Old 04-14-2006, 06:55 PM
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Yes I am talking about a 4x4 but I don't use it for off roading. 4x4 is mainly for traction in the winter when I need it.
 
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Old 04-16-2006, 11:42 AM
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The tires are 275/55-20 Pirelli scorpions and if anyone is interested I'm looking to sell the 18" Lariat rims including tires with about 95% tread left BF Goodrich
 
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Old 04-16-2006, 11:45 AM
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And to achap , no I didnt purchase them from a dealer they were takeoffs from a 06 King Ranch the dealer wants $700 a piece just for the rims, I got a good deal on ebay about $1200 for the tires and rims including shipping.
 
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Old 04-16-2006, 12:45 PM
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I have 20" rims (wrapped with toyo 35/12.50's. That 5.4 has no troubles with them. I do plan to get a programmer soon, to help with the shifting.
 
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Old 04-16-2006, 03:37 PM
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shouldn't have to just put them on.
 



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