I'm looking at the KMC XD Hoss style rims for my truck, but why would I want to go with an 18 vs a 20 inch rim? In my mind the 18 tires will be a little cheaper, and probably more selection.

That said, any recommendations on tire sizes and brands? I want something with good highway manners as the rims and tires are strictly cosmetic - my truck is a pavement pounder.

 

i went with the TOYO dura-grappler highway terrain since im 2wd and stay on pavement. So far about 20k miles on them and they still look new. Rotation and inflation are key.

 

Fixed it for ya

I also run the Nitto Dura Grapplers. Mine is a 4x4 and sees some off road but a lot of highway driving. About 10k miles on mine and they also look brand new still.

As far as rim size, you are correct. The smaller rim will have cheaper tires and usually better selection. (not always) I stayed with the stock size 17's when I bought tires and wheels because the price difference was quite a bit to go to 20's.

 

A 20" wheel/tire will be heavier, meaning that your acceleration times will be decreased, and your braking times will be increased. Bothe of these are bad in the performance sense.

The 20" wheel/tire will also give a rougher ride, since the sidewall will be considerably shorter.

I don't know if anybody makes a 20" wheel to match an E rated tire. But, I've never looked for one. Maybe they're everywhere.

 

oh yea, thanks!! i guess i should have read my own signature

 

I've got 52,000 on my Dura's and they aren't anywhere near worn out. Still at 10/32" of tread. Heavy hauling, mostly highway driving, construction sites, lots of debris in junk yards and running over steel and nails on work sites. Not one puncture. I hit a Bobcat bucket and rode up over the front lip (about 4" tall sharp steel) the tire went WHOOOMP! and I was sure I sliced it.... Nope, the tire had a dent in the side where the bucket edge raked it as it kicked out. The tread was uncut, and the dent in the side worked out in a couple of miles of driving. That was 15,000 miles ago, still no problem.

Only rotated these tires three times, no wear patterns. Could be the perfect diesel tire....

 

Great info!
I hope to get at least 60k out of mine. More would be even better

 

My TOYO Open Country M/T's are E rated in 35x12.5x20. I love em! But they were a bit spendy. when you go to a 20" wheel, the prices definitley go up.

 

I have 20's & 35's on my truck, They are, in my opinion the size / proportions to stick with....

That said, I paid a dear penny for them. They are much cheaper in the 18" size.

 

I paid $300 a piece for my 295-60-20 terra grapplers.