Dumb question - Changing wheel size

Birdbear

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Got a new F150 recently and the only thing I don't like about it is the big shiny 20" rims with highway tires. I'd like to go back to what I used to have, 17" wheels with KO2s. Would I run into any issues by doing this? Wouldn't think so but I want to make sure.

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9:46p, 2/2/23

17" still too big for JSKlobasnek

You should be fine

mm98

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9:56p, 2/2/23

Not a fan of 20s on my Silverado either. Debating going back to 17s or 18s too....prob 17s.

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In reply to Silvy • 9:57p, 2/2/23

In your expert tire opinion, is this company worth a *****

https://www.texastrucktire.com/store/c10/GM_6x5.5.html

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12:10a, 2/3/23

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12:10a, 2/3/23

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neAGle96

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4:02a, 2/3/23

Use a tire diameter calculator (like the link below) to compare the diameter of your current rims and tires to the size you want to change to.

I'd keep the diameter close within .2" so you have similar rpms on the highway without changing your rear end gear ratio

https://tiresize.com/calculator/

Fannie Luddite

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7:38a, 2/3/23

I went from 20" to 17" wheel on my 2013 F150. I got a larger profile tire to mostly compensate for the smaller wheel. Those skinny tires on a 20" wheel suck for a truck.

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7:57a, 2/3/23

Double check that they won't conflict with your brakes.

I had 17s on my '18 Powerstroke, and they were close enough to the brakes that some poorly placed balancing weights rubbed them.

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In reply to mm98 • 1:01p, 2/3/23

Overpriced

People are constantly posting 17" Chevy wheels on Craigslist and FB, a pretty decent set should be $400-500