MB TKO - Should I go 18" or 20"??

[infinitereality]

Sneak peak... Mid-perch, added 2012+ bed graphics and of course wheels

 

[MagicMtnDan]

A major issue with larger wheels that rarely gets discussed is the ultimate evil in vehicles and that's unsprung weight.

Unsprung weight is the enemy of vehicle performance. It affects shock/suspension performance, brake performance, steering, handling, etc.

I get that you love the look but you can't justify the additional unsprung weight in terms of performance.

 

[ISFast]

122+ lbs for per corner on my truck....

 

[Madcowranch]

122+ lbs for per corner on my truck....

Wondering if it makes a noticeable diiference in stopping distance or cornering?

 

[infinitereality]

I personally can't tell any difference in stopping or going. Don't get me wrong, there has to be.... but it must not be much. Pretty gas mileage will suffer, but I didn't buy a Raptor for gas mileage anyways, lol.

Still need to get TPMS relearned and an alignment tomorrow. Truck does ride rougher, I wonder which contributed to that more... tires or mid-perch?

 

[6.2]

20" wheels attributed to that rougher ride

 

[justvettn]

More rim less tire means less cushion harsher ride.

 

[NickPic83]

20's are the man reason for the ride. mid perch makes a firmer ride but not harsh at all

 

[ISFast]

Wondering if it makes a noticeable diiference in stopping distance or cornering?

Well it fills a little more top heavy but I've only put 20 miles on the truck with the new tires so don't know. As for braking the tires are the point of failure. I can get ABS to kick on before I lose my brakes at least for oh shit moments. Now i'm sure on a long run you would see the fade faster but for DD not much difference.

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My 37s on 17s at 33PSI ride the best it ever has including 100% stock and I'm on the top perch. The extra tire is like a pillow. I was pleasantly surprised at the improvement in ride.

 

[Michaelkgorski]

17. If anything else. 18