The 20's would be more susceptible to rim bending potholes, and have
less sidewall, could ride stiffer. With the 17's, you would have to
measure the brake diameter to make sure it would fit. HTH
Phil
----- Original Message ----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:26:37 PM
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Help me decide- wheel size
Just remember...the 20's (no matter what the tire size is) will be more
rolling resistance (weight).
I'd stick with 17's - just looks better too.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: WiLieR [mailto:waffle787@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:14 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Help me decide- wheel size
I would like a set of 18s, but American Racing only makes the ar-120s in
17s, 20s or 22s. They also stopped producing the machined series that I
want in that wheel, so I must get either chrome or black.
Since my dak is white, I am going with the chrome wheels (ar-620 series I
believe).
This is why I must choose between 17s or 20s.
With 17s I would probably run a 255/55R17. With 20s I would probably run a
245/40R20. Both would keep me within 0.1" of stock tire height till I
decide on my lowering options.
WiLieR
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On 1/29/08, Bernd D. Ratsch <bernd@dodgetrucks.org> wrote:
>
> 17's
>
> Why can't you get 18's....I have a set on mine and they were readily
> available. The '97 rims fit on the '96 models - we tried that.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WiLieR [mailto:waffle787@gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 10:42 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Help me decide- wheel size
>
>
> So I finally decided on a wheel style for my 96 dakota club cab.
> Future plans call for new paint and lowering the dak 3/4 or 4/5 with a
> long term goal of air suspension. Right now I am stuck between 17s or
> 20s in the wheel style I have chosen. I wish the wheel ws offered in
> an 18, but it isn't; so 17s or 20s are my choice.
>
> 17s would be easier to tuck when lowered, but I am up to the challenge
> of fitting 20s when the time comes. So, 17s or 20s?
>
> I also plan on a braking upgrade by switching to viper disc all
> around. So no worries about wimpy little rotors or drums filling a 20"
wheel.
>
> WiLieR
>
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