Brad FX4

Getting ready to order a sterling gray FX4 screw with the black 6" running boards and I need to decide on wheels.

Should I get the 18" or 20"?

18" Photos
* http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...H/DSC_3356.jpg
* https://www.f150forum.com/attachment...y-f150-fx2.jpg

20" Photos
* http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6229/dsc0126fm.jpg
* https://www.f150forum.com/attachment...y-img_0496.jpg

kylem

I like the 18" better. Plus you could get bigger tires later on and keep the rims.

bmcqueen

I was in the same boat as you when looking for my '12 KR. I opted for the 20's and love them. The 20' FX wheel are perhaps my favorite Ford wheel. I would order the 20 no doubt.

rigrat2011

well, 18's are cheaper than 20's obviously.
personally, i would get the 18's because you can run "winter rubber" on them after you save up and get some sweet 22's for summer show.

since you'd have two sets of tires, you'd never see a tire shop until a set is worn out.... saving yourself about 200 bucks a year (mounting summer tires on rims in spring and winters in fall)

hope this helps man

Nolasalt

Do a price comparison of tires. That may help you decide.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

The rubber for the 18's is cheaper...

Brad FX4

I did that and it was about $20 more for 20". Didn't seem too much to me.

kmaximus

I thoroughly enjoy the 20s on my FX2. The Sterling Grey and Gunmetal combo is awesome! I have received numerous compliments on the wheels since I've had the truck....and they are easy to clean

As others have mentioned the 18s probably give you more flexibility in bigger tire sizes. If you are planning to keep the same size tire, I opinion is go for the 20's.

rigrat2011

i'm gonna take a stab in the dark and assume that the $20 difference is from the dealership on ordering your truck?

what we're all saying is... call up a tire shop with both rim sizes, and figure out the price mark difference of the aftermarket tires.

my ex spend $2400 on 20's for her silent road armor on her 2006 crew ram.

i specked it out on my 2010 screw, $600 cheaper on my 18's.

i laughed until i cried, i'm keeping the stock 18's for winter rims when i decide to upgrade.

IronJoce

Well it depends if you plan on keeping it... I went with 20 because they look way better IMO and didn't want aftermarket wheels. Didn't care much about tire prices as I wanted 20in and didn't even look before. For the same tire, difference is not that much.

You'll need bigger rubber to really appreciate how good they look!

Good luck