40 Tire and rim question
02-02-2014, 07:31 AM
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40 Tire and rim question
Going to order 40" Nitto Mud Grapplers and Slabs soon. I can't decide on 17" or 20" rims. I like the look of the 20" better, but I think the 17" will do better off road. Any advice?
02-02-2014, 07:47 AM
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A general rule of thumb that is often cited is tire size/2 is a good rim size. However, that doesn't help you! Haha
I doubt at that size there is any conclusive evidence that one rim size performs better off road. There's a ton of side wall either way. I'm sure there a lots of opinions though.
Only actual issues would be greater cost of 20" wheels and tires AND you will be SOL if you blow two tires while wheeling. I doubt any shop would have a spare for a 20".
That said, I think 40s on 20s would look awesome.
I doubt at that size there is any conclusive evidence that one rim size performs better off road. There's a ton of side wall either way. I'm sure there a lots of opinions though.
Only actual issues would be greater cost of 20" wheels and tires AND you will be SOL if you blow two tires while wheeling. I doubt any shop would have a spare for a 20".
That said, I think 40s on 20s would look awesome.