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Unread 06-11-2011, 09:06 AM   #1
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Any issues going to 20" wheel on Laredo X?

My wife and I are looking to purchase a new Laredo X but we want the dealer to swap out the stock wheels for the 20" Overland wheels. Will the stance/ look be about the same as the Overlands model eventhough we wont have the adjustable air ride suspension or will I need to look into lowering/lifting the truck? I just want the Laredo X to look like the Overlands do. Any thoughts?

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Unread 06-11-2011, 09:56 AM   #2
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My wife and I are looking to purchase a new Laredo X but we want the dealer to swap out the stock wheels for the 20" Overland wheels. Will the stance/ look be about the same as the Overlands model eventhough we wont have the adjustable air ride suspension or will I need to look into lowering/lifting the truck? I just want the Laredo X to look like the Overlands do. Any thoughts?
Personally I'd stick with 18's but that's me. The 20's may look a l'il nicer but the 18's will be have a l'il smoother ride due to the taller side wall.

Plus cheaper when it comes time to replace tires.
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Unread 06-11-2011, 11:05 AM   #3
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The 20 inch stance would be near identical to an 18 inch equipped WK2 if you use the stock tire size. The stance would also be the same as the limited with the 20 inch wheel option, if you've seen one of those. There would be more wheel/less tire sidewall with the 20s but overall the stock 18 and 20 inch tires are the same diameter and width.

I think the laredo look would be close to the normal height overland look, not the park or the off road heights. Just saying that because I'm not sure what the overland you saw was set too.
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Unread 06-15-2011, 01:44 PM   #4
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The factory tire & rim combos, whether the 265/60r18 of the 265/50r20, offer a near identical size... 30.5 x 10.43.

You will be fine.
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