2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
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2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
I have a 2008 Chevy Crew cab 4x4 LTX, w/20 inch factory rimswith what i'd call of a street tread. Can I put 16 or 17 inch rims& tires on it that have more of an aggressive tread.
Also, gas milege on this truck is really bad, it's averaging 12-14 mpg. I previously had a 2004 Chevy Cab 4x4, LTZ that average 16 mpg.
thx
Also, gas milege on this truck is really bad, it's averaging 12-14 mpg. I previously had a 2004 Chevy Cab 4x4, LTZ that average 16 mpg.
thx
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RE: 2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
ORIGINAL: upsidedown
I have a 2008 Chevy Crew cab 4x4 LTX, w/20 inch factory rimswith what i'd call of a street tread. Can I put 16 or 17 inch rims& tires on it that have more of an aggressive tread.
I have a 2008 Chevy Crew cab 4x4 LTX, w/20 inch factory rimswith what i'd call of a street tread. Can I put 16 or 17 inch rims& tires on it that have more of an aggressive tread.
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RE: 2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
i second bassin... on the meaty vs streety.... but dont go no smaller than 16, the 15s wont fit due i belive due the lower ball joint atleast thats how it works with the 99 up style.. im sure it carried over...to your style
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RE: 2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
NBS (05-07classics) and NNBS trucks can only go down to a 17" rim size due to the brake sizes. 16" wheels will not fit. i personally hate 18" or larger wheels on a 4x4 truck. keep it at 17" the tires will be cheaper too. now on a street truck or say an ss silverado then yes 20" look great. although the 18" on the NNBS trucks doesnt look to bad.
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good luck
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Thx for the input, I'll either trade or sellthe 20 inch rims and put on the 16's or 17's. I agree, the look and functionality of the heavier tread is much better.
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RE: 2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
My 2007 NBS came with 17"s & I installed 20"s. I didn't think I needed to get the computer reprogeamed since they were almost the same diameter! Boy was I wrong. After talking to a friend who works in the service Dept. I had them program it & the truck ran better & got better milage by about .3mph . Also one dealer told me I didn't have to do it, but like I said it did make a difference. So from 20's to 17's check with a GOOD dealer as they are not all the same!
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RE: 2008 crew cab - 20 inch vs 17 inch
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My 2007 NBS came with 17"s & I installed 20"s. I didn't think I needed to get the computer reprogeamed since they were almost the same diameter! Boy was I wrong. After talking to a friend who works in the service Dept. I had them program it & the truck ran better & got better milage by about .3mph . Also one dealer told me I didn't have to do it, but like I said it did make a difference. So from 20's to 17's check with a GOOD dealer as they are not all the same!
My 2007 NBS came with 17"s & I installed 20"s. I didn't think I needed to get the computer reprogeamed since they were almost the same diameter! Boy was I wrong. After talking to a friend who works in the service Dept. I had them program it & the truck ran better & got better milage by about .3mph . Also one dealer told me I didn't have to do it, but like I said it did make a difference. So from 20's to 17's check with a GOOD dealer as they are not all the same!