18” OEM to 20” OEM, level needed?

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01-20-2019, 08:24 PM

Brad DeHart

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18” OEM to 20” OEM, level needed?

I drive a 2wd XLT with 18” OEM rims with 265/60/18 stock Hankook tires. Got a sweet deal today on FX4 20” OEM Black rims with 275/55/20 Cooper Adventurer A/Ts with about 60% tread left. I thought this would be a simple bolt and go situation, but after getting them home and rolling them next to my current wheels they look HUGE.

Question is, will I have rubbing issues and do I need a level kit? Thanks in advance!

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01-20-2019, 08:42 PM

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275/55/20 was my stock tire size. What year is your truck?

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01-20-2019, 09:15 PM

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275/55/20 was my stock tire size. What year is your truck?

Its a 2016, but it’s 2WD...that’s my only concern. Not sure if the clearance is same on 2WD and 4WD. 4WD looks like more clearance to me, but could be my eyes.

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01-20-2019, 10:43 PM

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FWIW, went from OE 17"s to Lariat 20's w/ factory 275/55s on my (older) 08 RWD, and have rubbed maybe twice in 10+ years. The made a huge handling as well as visual difference, would do it again in a heartbeat. In fact, currently looking at OE 20" options for my 18...

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01-20-2019, 10:48 PM

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Here. You’re looking at 1.5” taller. Personally I don’t think you’ll have an issue but if you are concerned, buy a set of 305/50r20’s.

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01-21-2019, 08:49 AM

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Its a 2016, but it’s 2WD...that’s my only concern. Not sure if the clearance is same on 2WD and 4WD. 4WD looks like more clearance to me, but could be my eyes.

Mine is older than yours, but I am also 2wd. Several 2016 2wd trucks came with 275/55/20 as stock. You be fine without a level. It'll look better with a level IMO, but you won't need it.

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