20 inch Alloy Wheels

[Weminuche]

Are they worth it? What is different about them than the standard tires? Are they thinner? Do they look much nicer than the standard wheels?

Mostly will be using this around Denver and gravel roads leading to trailheads.

Thankyou!

 

[Nuke]

Personally, I think the 20" wheels look better, and are appropriately priced. However, more suitable for mall crawling than off-roading, particularly in rocky terrain.

 

[Weminuche]

Personally, I think the 20" wheels look better, and are appropriately priced. However, more suitable for mall crawling than off-roading, particularly in rocky terrain.

Are they thinner? Just wondering if they feel as stable as a thicker tire.

 

[Nuke]

Are they thinner? Just wondering if they feel as stable as a thicker tire.

I really don't know. Most likely not much thinner. This information may be on a site such as tiresize.com

 

[TakaraLC]

Are they thinner? Just wondering if they feel as stable as a thicker tire.

You need to define what you mean by stable. Thinner tires (less sidewall) will more stable on the road due to less flexing from the rubber during cornering.

They will be less practical offroad under any condition that one may want to air down. Rims will also be easier to damage and tires will be easier to puncture.

 

[cvx5832LC]

Freeway stable? Yes. I have no problem going 95 on this thing. Feels super planted, especially after the tires are worn in.

Additionally, I drive this truck like my BRZ and 3-series. The LC really handles itself well, and not just in the straights.

 

[Hiker42]

Consider buying an LC with the 18's, then buying the 20's second hand. You won't have a hard time finding someone willing to sell you a full set of the 20's for much less than you'd pay to get them from the factory. You'd save money, and have a spare set of wheels.

 

[DPM81]

Just ditched mine for 18s
The 20s are fine, handle/drove well, I just didn’t like the look of them on the LC
I bought mine off the showroom floor, I would not have chosen 20s.

 

[cmikewil]

Actually, I felt that the 20” alloys with Dunlop radials were really nice. Looking at the replacement cost for the tires, it seems like these are premium road oriented shoes. They drove/tracked very nicely and were quiet on the highway.

Like many here, I did replace mine with 18” wheels and meatier tires (as I’m off the asphalt as frequently as on it). That said, had I the space for a spare set of wheels/tires, I’d have kept them. I miss that combination for the highway ride, certainly.

You wouldn’t likely be sorry with these if you go in that direction - as long as you aren’t planning to drive off the tarmac frequently.

 

[iNDLC@ca]

Freeway stable? Yes. I have no problem going 95 on this thing. Feels super planted, especially after the tires are worn in.

Additionally, I drive this truck like my BRZ and 3-series. The LC really handles itself well, and not just in the straights.

Already put 3500 miles on them, city cursing, high mountains in snow ( big bear lake ), up & down , twisted roads in Death Valley Love them so much.
I have TWO sets of them

 

[Weminuche]

In this image, are these the 20-inch Alloy wheels, or the standard 18-inch?

 

[iNDLC@ca]

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In this image, are these the 20-inch Alloy wheels, or the standard 18-inch?

18 inch

 

[AlexGates]

Are they worth it? What is different about them than the standard tires? Are they thinner? Do they look much nicer than the standard wheels?

Mostly will be using this around Denver and gravel roads leading to trailheads.

Thankyou!

I think they look better, steering response will be a bit better than the 18", possibly a harsher ride, but the 18" will likely absorb bumps a bit better. The Canadian Asian Toyota guy on YT does a comparison, he said he liked the 20" better.

I have the 20" and am happy. TerrainContact AT 275/60-20 @ 35-36psi (hot) absorbs imperfects just fine. 38+ things get a bit harsher. My Someone will be along to say you can air down the tires with a 18", but you really don't want to do that if you don't have an E-load tire. Now someone will be along to say they air down their SL tires all the time and it is fine.

 

[Hizzie58801]

If anyone is looking for 20” rims. I have a set for sale.

 

[TDAdams]

If anyone is looking for 20” rims. I have a set for sale.

Where are you located?

 

[Hizzie58801]

North Dakota. Way out of the way for most.

 

[TDAdams]

thanks. Yes, a bit out of range for me.

 

[Bad1975]

thanks. Yes, a bit out of range for me.

I got a set of 5 20" wheels/tires/lug nuts with TPMS up near Lake Stevens if your interested in a set less than 2000 miles on the rubber.