Riperoo
Junior Member
Hey all, here is my situation, Black 2016 Mega cab CTD Laramie Longhorn with Thuren level kit in the front. My next (probably springtime) project is wheels and tires, my original intent was to take the stock 20's powder coat them and then put some new rubber on them, well, yesterday in the surprise snow storm in the NE took a nice little spin on the untreated roads and made love to a nice high curb, did some serious damage to one of my rims. So got me to thinking, for the price of a stock 20, almost $600, maybe take that and invest in some aftermarket rims and new tires, so, if I do go that route, fresh slate, was thinking of going to 18's as the options are more plentiful, a tad cheaper and I like the look of the taller sidewall on our trucks. So, like to get some input from anyone on what are your thoughts, pics always a bonus.
1) Max tire size with an 18 inch and 20 inch rim with my 2.25 thuren level kit?
2) Anything to be aware of going down to an 18 inch from a 20?
3) Any input on Rims? I like the all black look, but not against a two tone with Black in it, I was even toying with the black/Bronze combo, kind of like that look, but always worried about that being a passing fad, although it seems like it's sticking.
4) Tire choice, I'm not an off roader, maybe a fire road once in a while, but primarily a daily driver, but I do like the aggressive look, i do like the look of the (fake) bead locker.
Any and all input is greatly appreciated, I know I am asking alot, but just doing my research before I spend $3k on rims and tires, want to make sure I get it right. Please be gentle!!!! TIA!
1) Max tire size with an 18 inch and 20 inch rim with my 2.25 thuren level kit?
2) Anything to be aware of going down to an 18 inch from a 20?
3) Any input on Rims? I like the all black look, but not against a two tone with Black in it, I was even toying with the black/Bronze combo, kind of like that look, but always worried about that being a passing fad, although it seems like it's sticking.
4) Tire choice, I'm not an off roader, maybe a fire road once in a while, but primarily a daily driver, but I do like the aggressive look, i do like the look of the (fake) bead locker.
Any and all input is greatly appreciated, I know I am asking alot, but just doing my research before I spend $3k on rims and tires, want to make sure I get it right. Please be gentle!!!! TIA!