Should I upgrade to size 20" rim?

**Pink Floyd** · October 31st, 2016 02:01 PM

I have an arriving SUV with stock mags at 265 17 65. Im planning to upgrade the stock mags to size 20". May I ask your opinion if should I upgrade to size 20's? First of all, I want it for looks but Im worried that ride comfort might suffer. I dont have any plans yet in upgrading my suspension so dont know how much effect it would be to the ride. If I may ask,
1. Is there a drastic effect in ride comfort from a size 18 to size 20 mags?
2. If ever I will upgrade to size 20, what tire should be fitted in it? Should it be a 50 series or can i fit it with a 60 or 70 series? What effect will it be compare to the 50 series.
3. Is there a big price difference between a 17 and 20's tire?
Please pardon my innocence. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

**jettp0gi** · October 31st, 2016 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Pink Floyd

I have an arriving SUV with stock mags at 265 17 65. Im planning to upgrade the stock mags to size 20". May I ask your opinion if should I upgrade to size 20's? First of all, I want it for looks but Im worried that ride comfort might suffer. I dont have any plans yet in upgrading my suspension so dont know how much effect it would be to the ride. If I may ask,
1. Is there a drastic effect in ride comfort from a size 18 to size 20 mags?
2. If ever I will upgrade to size 20, what tire should be fitted in it? Should it be a 50 series or can i fit it with a 60 or 70 series? What effect will it be compare to the 50 series.
3. Is there a big price difference between a 17 and 20's tire?
Please pardon my innocence. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

For sure, ride quality will be crappy, sir.

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**jaypee10** · October 31st, 2016 02:26 PM

lalaki ang mags.ninipis ang goma..

syempre matigas tumagtag..at ingat sa lubak at kung hindi bengkong.kung mamalasin baka mabasag pa si mags..

**jut703** · October 31st, 2016 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by Pink Floyd

I have an arriving SUV with stock mags at 265 17 65. Im planning to upgrade the stock mags to size 20". May I ask your opinion if should I upgrade to size 20's? First of all, I want it for looks but Im worried that ride comfort might suffer. I dont have any plans yet in upgrading my suspension so dont know how much effect it would be to the ride. If I may ask,
1. Is there a drastic effect in ride comfort from a size 18 to size 20 mags?
2. If ever I will upgrade to size 20, what tire should be fitted in it? Should it be a 50 series or can i fit it with a 60 or 70 series? What effect will it be compare to the 50 series.
3. Is there a big price difference between a 17 and 20's tire?
Please pardon my innocence. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

1. Yes. Ride comfort is compromised with 20" tires compared to 17".

2. 265/50R20 is the default upgrade from 265/65R16 because the overall size is the same so this has the least impact to your ride quality. If you want the offroad look, you can go with All-Terrain 275/55R20 tires.

3. Yes there is. Usual 17" tire is around 7-8k, while 20" tires are around 10-12k each. These are for branded tires like Bridgestone/Toyo/Pirelli. You can get cheaper brands if you want.

So I guess you finally went for the FJ huh.

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**jut703** · October 31st, 2016 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by jaypee10

lalaki ang mags.ninipis ang goma..

syempre matigas tumagtag..at ingat sa lubak at kung hindi bengkong.kung mamalasin baka mabasag pa si mags..

Too paranoid IMO. I run even thinner tires (225/40R18) and ilang beses nang nalubak, not a single scratch and definitely no bengkong.

But yes the ride is worse than a thicker tires.

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**Pink Floyd** · October 31st, 2016 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

1. Yes. Ride comfort is compromised with 20" tires compared to 17".

2. 265/50R20 is the default upgrade from 265/65R16 because the overall size is the same so this has the least impact to your ride quality. If you want the offroad look, you can go with All-Terrain 275/55R20 tires.

3. Yes there is. Usual 17" tire is around 7-8k, while 20" tires are around 10-12k each. These are for branded tires like Bridgestone/Toyo/Pirelli. You can get cheaper brands if you want.

So I guess you finally went for the FJ huh.

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Hahaha. Not yet sir. Its for my wife's Monty. We're planning to upgrade it to size 20 only if it would not sacrifice the ride's comfort. As for the FJ, still got few more days before December. Thank you sir!

**Pink Floyd** · October 31st, 2016 02:45 PM

Thanks for all your reply. If I may ask again, should I retain the size 17 or get a size 18 instead?

**jut703** · October 31st, 2016 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Pink Floyd

Hahaha. Not yet sir. Its for my wife's Monty. We're planning to upgrade it to size 20 only if it would not sacrifice the ride's comfort. As for the FJ, still got few more days before December. Thank you sir!

Go with 265/50R20 H/T or HP tires to maximize comfort even with bigger tires.

My friend upgraded his Pajero BK and Montero GLS SE to 20" OEM rims with Toyo Proxes ST 265/50R20 tires and the ride quality didn't deteriorate that much.

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**JJB** · October 31st, 2016 04:46 PM

If it's for the wifey, might as well just put 18inch mags. You may go for the looks but she might not care about the look of tires. Putting 20s will increase the chance of damage and flat tires if she's not a careful driver. 18s won't be different from 17s in ride comfort.

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