aesthetics. Ford does the same on their 150 Limited..
Probably GMC does it on the Denali as well
I agree with you, When I was looking for a specific truck on the lots for a 24 1500 limited all the window stickers had the expensive wheel upgrade and or a appearance package that this old fart can't stand, bumpers are meant to be chrome (lol). I just don't need them to pull my boat around on the weekends. so, I ordered a 25 instead because I am that picky if it isn't configured the exact way that I want it I will never like it.I think previous year dealer orders may be driving this. On my 2023 Limited 20 inch wheels were standard, but every dealer in my area had ordered the $2000+ 22 inch wheel option.
An 18 inch rim with taller sidewall tires will provide a much better ride. Also, the tire pressure will not fluctuate as much between cold and warm days.
I do not know if the 20s for 2025 are those same ones or not I haven't been able to completely nail that down and I have seen conflicting info on this for 2025.For all 5th gens up through 2024, base wheel size for a Limited has been 20". It's the option packages that change the wheel size to 22" (such as Night Edition). I have no idea for '25 since I haven't looked into ordering one. @Pikeman_66 said he orded a '25 Limited with 20's so it seems to be continuing to the current model year 1500's...
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