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20" wheels


Hi My 2014 dodge ram 1500 came with 20" wheels & tires it has the 5.7 hemi and 6'4" bed withstandard cab

Is this a prpblem for towing a travel trailer?

I plan on purchasing one in the next couple weeks I'm thinking something in the 26 foot range for my wife & I

Thanks for any input



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My 2005 Ram 1500, Hemi, also with 20" wheels............Handled my 27.5' Jayco(when we had it).
I spruced it up with a Hypertech Programmer which helped lots.

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thanks for the input although I'm not sure what a hypertech programmer is
I had heard the bigger wheels cause towing problems
thanks

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roned2b1 wrote:

thanks for the input although I'm not sure what a hypertech programmer is
I had heard the bigger wheels cause towing problems
thanks


 Not sure why the 20" wheel would make a difference. I even haul my S-185 Bobcat around on the Trailtech bobcat trailer, summer and winter,..............No issues what so ever.
http://www.hypertech-inc.com/

There are many other brands of programmers also.



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As long as you aren't exceeding the load ratings on the tires, the GAWR on the rear axle, or the GVWR or GCVWR of the truck... you should be OK.  Larger rims for a given tire diameter will tend to have tires with lower weight ratings and lower profile tires which improves road performance and braking(larger brakes can be installed inside larger rims) at the expense of tire wear and firmer ride. Such tire and rim combos are more appearance than anything else on a truck(vs a car) in an attempt to "macho" up the truck by giving it a more performance oriented "aura". I am assuming you have a SRW drive truck as that size rim does not come with a dually. In most light duty truck applications such tire/rims do not adversely affect typical light to moderate towing capabilities... within limits.(see opening statement)



-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 07:32:10 AM

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