Thinking about Switching to 18'' Rims

[Sierra Lima1470]

Howdy!

Ive been thinking for a while about switching my current 20'' Ford rims to the Ford 18'' Chrome rims that came standard on Expedition. I found a decent set on craigslist but the tire size is 255/70/r18 Goodyear Fortera TripleTred All Season. Will going from 275/55/R20 Pirelli's to the smaller size be really noticeable? Because mine is probably the heaviest model sold, will going to a smaller 255 affect the safety of the vehicle? I really want a smaller rim size for larger tire sidewalls and potentially better ride quality. I tried the search feature but could not find an appropriate thread.


Thanks!

 

[Static54]

We could trade

 

[Static54]

 

[MoHawk]

I'll trade you for my Limited 17s. Still Chrome. And, I live close to you.

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

Set of 4 Ford Expedition Chrome 18" inch Factory Wheels Rims 6x135 Tires | eBay Unfortunately this is the style that I would want.

 

[MoHawk]

17" Ford Expedition F 150 Chrome Wheels Rims Factory Limited 04 05 06 F150 | eBay


These are mine!

 

[sgtowing]

We could trade

I want your wheels.

 

[sgtowing]

Howdy!

Ive been thinking for a while about switching my current 20'' Ford rims to the Ford 18'' Chrome rims that came standard on Expedition. I found a decent set on craigslist but the tire size is 255/70/r18 Goodyear Fortera TripleTred All Season. Will going from 275/55/R20 Pirelli's to the smaller size be really noticeable? Because mine is probably the heaviest model sold, will going to a smaller 255 affect the safety of the vehicle? I really want a smaller rim size for larger tire sidewalls and potentially better ride quality. I tried the search feature but could not find an appropriate thread.


Thanks!

You would be fine switching. They are the same diameter they would be rated the same. Ive seen those "smaller" wheels on el's new. I would love to trade you mine.

 

[mrford60]

the 255/70/r18 on the 07 08 and 09 expys and the 275/65/r18 on the newer expys are the same hight (both 18" sizes) and load range but a little shorter than the 20s. switching to the 18s from the 20s will work just fine. I went the other way 18s to 20s and I like the ride on the 20s better, firmer and handles better.

 

[Static54]

I want your wheels.

I'll sell em to ya if I got some 20"s

 

[bricekin]

I went the other way 18s to 20s and I like the ride on the 20s better, firmer and handles better.

I went from 17s to 20s and think the ride quality is exponentially better. Larger sidewalls under E load ratings are way too squishy for me.

 

[rwmorrisonjr]

I'll trade you!

 

[GaryH2]

I did exactly what you are saying (although I have the "stock" 18 not the chrome clad 18s that were on the Limited). I have to drive off road on some construction sites and wanted more sidewall cushion.

What I noticed most from the change out of the chrome clad 20s was the highway tracking was not as good. I think that the extra width of the 20s helps there.

I've since put 275s on the 18s so that solved that problem!

 

[Sierra Lima1470]

Thank you for everyones's input! Sadly the guy I wanted the wheels from hasnt bothered to reply to me so I guess I'll keep the 20's for a while longer. For everyone that wants to trade, you do not want my rims. Trust me. haha. 2 of them have a 1.5 inch spot of chrome bit around the edge messed up where like a boulder had scraped part of them. So it doesnt look too hot. At a cursory glance, you couldnt tell. But when your washing them or inspecting them its painfully apparent. Thank you GaryH2 for your input! that was exactly what I was worried about. So if I ever get new ones, Ill spring for the larger footprint of the 275s.