18's vs 17

[Deleted member 15875]

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?

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[wetidlerjr]

My '21 XLT FX4 has 18s. ?

 

[Synfulz]

2020 FX4 here also had 18's. I am sure it is simply higher trim level, hence a bigger wheel.

 

[Todd Chapin]

Not all Lariats have 18s.

Sports package adds magnetic 17s

 

[Deleted member 15875]

Not all Lariats have 18s.

Sports package adds magnetic 17s

Appearantly so. Wonder the reasoning. 18's might be better suited for road vs off-road perhaps?

 

[Todd Chapin]

Appearantly so. Wonder the reasoning. 18's might be better suited for road vs off-road perhaps?

I prefer 17s for off roading more tire wall. Also more tire options with 17s than 18s cheaper too. My previous Mustang had 19s which is perfect size for performance but terrible for tire selections.

 

[Deleted member 15875]

I prefer 17s for off roading more tire wall. Also more tire options with 17s than 18s cheaper too. My previous Mustang had 19s which is perfect size for performance but terrible for tire selections.

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.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

FX4 trim Lariats have 17" wheels and 18" wheels are available on XLT that don't have FX4.

It's generally considered that more sidewall is better for off road. The smaller sidewall will give sharper handling at the expense of sidewall flex.

 

[Dgc333]

Not all Lariats have 18s.

Sports package adds magnetic 17s

I have a Lariat Tremor which came with 17's.

 

[21rangerCactus]

2021 xlt with 18s....

 

[VAMike]

FX4 trim Lariats have 17" wheels

Nope; the lariat comes with 18s by default, FX4 doesn't change that. If you add the sport appearance package then it comes with 17s, but you can then change to different 18s for another $900. I think the tremor is similar to the sport package, but I can't even currently select one on the build & price right now to check.

The 18s are there because there's more wheel bling, that's it. I'd be happier with 17s but I didn't like the look of the sport appearance package with the lightning blue and I certainly wasn't going to pay $900 for different paint that I didn't particularly like just to get smaller wheels.

 

[got3fords]

Mushy brakes are my only real complaint at this time.

I had the dealer bleed mine under warranty. Much better now.

 

[Fritz]

All the cool kids have 16’s.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Nope; the lariat comes with 18s by default, FX4 doesn't change that. If you add the sport appearance package then it comes with 17s, but you can then change to different 18s for another $900. I think the tremor is similar to the sport package, but I can't even currently select one on the build & price right now to check.

The 18s are there because there's more wheel bling, that's it. I'd be happier with 17s but I didn't like the look of the sport appearance package with the lightning blue and I certainly wasn't going to pay $900 for different paint that I didn't particularly like just to get smaller wheels.

Yup, you're correct.

I was thinking of the Sport package.

Don't tell my wife I was wrong...

 

[RK Racing]

I have a 2022 XLT FX4 With the black out package and 18’s…… and I will be going to 17’s.

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