18's vs 17

[RK Racing]

That is a good looking truck.

Thank you very much.

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[RANGER_MARC]

Wondering if someone might know the reason the Lariat's have 18's when all the other trims are 17? At least I think all Lariat's are 18's. Less sidewall flex was what they were aiming for perhaps?

My 2019 Lariat has 18-inch wheels, but only because I added the Black Appearance Package. And, as the package name says, it is all about "appearance."

 

[jflogerzi]

Wondering if someone might know the reason the Lariat's have 18's when all the other trims are 17? At least I think all Lariat's are 18's. Less sidewall flex was what they were aiming for perhaps?

Lariat is top trim and we all know bigger rims are better duh....

 

[JimG_AZ]

My FX4 has the 18's. I'm on the fence on keeping the 18's or dropping down to the 17's. IMO, the main reasons to keep the 18's are: (1) the shorter sidewall height will give better on-road handling; and (2) if you are pulling a large trailer, the 18's with the shorter sidewall height will have less sidewall flex which will make them a better choice for towing.

 

[sandog]

Makes sense. I like your white Ranger look. I couldn't find a white one nearby. I'm so impressed with how the Ranger drives on pavement. Haven't been offroad yet. Mushy brakes are my only real complaint at this time.

There is a procedure in Forscan that firms up the brake pedal.
All you have to do is enable the procedure, and sit back while it does it's thing.
Be prepared for a lot of clicking and whirring noises though.

My '19 came with 18 inch black rims, so that's what I'm running.

 

[seanellaz]

Wondering if someone might know the reason the Lariat's have 18's when all the other trims are 17? At least I think all Lariat's are 18's. Less sidewall flex was what they were aiming for perhaps?

17"s better for off roading as permit more tire, more squish on bumps

 

[rbern]

2021 xl stx 4x4 came with factory 18inch. Truck has 2 different stx packages don't remember exact names but the one was part of why it had 18inch

 

[MrBirdman330]

21' model year STX Special Edition got 18 inch wheels also first and only year. I believe that you may still get the 18' black with the blackout package.

 

[Fritz]

My FX4 has the 18's. I'm on the fence on keeping the 18's or dropping down to the 17's. IMO, the main reasons to keep the 18's are: (1) the shorter sidewall height will give better on-road handling; and (2) if you are pulling a large trailer, the 18's with the shorter sidewall height will have less sidewall flex which will make them a better choice for towing.

I will admit I get a lot of sidewall flex with my265/75r16 p metric standard load tire.
I wonder if a load range E would be more stable.
I run 235/85r16 load range E winter tires and don’t think the ride is too harsh.

 

[PltFX4]

Wondering if someone might know the reason the Lariat's have 18's when all the other trims are 17? At least I think all Lariat's are 18's. Less sidewall flex was what they were aiming for perhaps?

I do not know for sure the why and wherefores of which Lariats get 17" or 18". I think is you get certain packages you get a designated size. My 2019 Lariat FX4 with sport package, came with 17"... I refused to take it unless it had 18s... they acquiesced and got me 18".

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