I'm looking at tires, but wheels are part of that same conversation. Haven't decided on tire width or height (at least ~ 33"), but for the purposes of this discussion, we can assume either a 305/60-18, 305/55-20, or 305/45-22 Nitto Ridge Grappler. These are metric, only the 22" is XL, and they weigh 48 lb to 52 lb. The wheels will be as close to OEM offset (+19.05mm) as possible. That usually means between +12 and +20.
The truck will mainly be driven on the street. Inevitably that includes drives on dirt roads and through wet, sometimes muddy areas at the destination. However, we live in New Jersey and drive to NY and other areas in the northeast. The roads here frequently feature massive potholes and often look like they are part of the set for a post-apocalyptic movie. Avoid bent wheels and blown tires is an objective.
We haven't purchased the truck yet. However, it will have the air suspension. We are not planning any lift or level. We are likely to get a Longhorn or Limited, which will come with 20" wheels with ridiculous inserts. We will be towing a 9000lb car hauler trailer and the destinations are among the locations with dirt roads and undulating, muddy, grass fields.
Serious off-road wheels seem to be 17". Bead-lock wheels are mostly 17". The Rubicon and Raptor both come with 17" wheels. The Rebel is just 1" bigger at 18". Many people are going for show and there are quite a few 22" wheels. My guess is they wouldn't last long in this region's post-apocalyptic roads.
So. 18" or 20". Or 22". Should it be one of the lighter wheels that look equally at home on an SUV or the heavier ones that look more appropriate on a truck or off-road vehicle? In a 20" size, the wheels on the left are around 37 lb, on the right 25lb in 18". If the 6x139.7 bolt circle is the biggest offered the wheels are often lighter. If 8 lug patterns are offered, the wheels are often heavier.
Which performs better? Which looks better? Which lasts longer? The tires are all about the same price, the 18" wheels are less than the 20" are less than 22". Least expensive is keeping the wheels that will come with the truck; is that the best option? Are the lighter designs more prone to pothole damage are they all strong enough.
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The truck will mainly be driven on the street. Inevitably that includes drives on dirt roads and through wet, sometimes muddy areas at the destination. However, we live in New Jersey and drive to NY and other areas in the northeast. The roads here frequently feature massive potholes and often look like they are part of the set for a post-apocalyptic movie. Avoid bent wheels and blown tires is an objective.
We haven't purchased the truck yet. However, it will have the air suspension. We are not planning any lift or level. We are likely to get a Longhorn or Limited, which will come with 20" wheels with ridiculous inserts. We will be towing a 9000lb car hauler trailer and the destinations are among the locations with dirt roads and undulating, muddy, grass fields.
Serious off-road wheels seem to be 17". Bead-lock wheels are mostly 17". The Rubicon and Raptor both come with 17" wheels. The Rebel is just 1" bigger at 18". Many people are going for show and there are quite a few 22" wheels. My guess is they wouldn't last long in this region's post-apocalyptic roads.
So. 18" or 20". Or 22". Should it be one of the lighter wheels that look equally at home on an SUV or the heavier ones that look more appropriate on a truck or off-road vehicle? In a 20" size, the wheels on the left are around 37 lb, on the right 25lb in 18". If the 6x139.7 bolt circle is the biggest offered the wheels are often lighter. If 8 lug patterns are offered, the wheels are often heavier.
Which performs better? Which looks better? Which lasts longer? The tires are all about the same price, the 18" wheels are less than the 20" are less than 22". Least expensive is keeping the wheels that will come with the truck; is that the best option? Are the lighter designs more prone to pothole damage are they all strong enough.
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