Wheel weight question / Lift Installer Recommendation

[NGNERD]

Hello
Considering a 20" wheel at 37 pounds v.s. a 17" wheel at 25 pounds. I like the scale of the 37" much better, I will be running 37s. 18" would be okay, but I want the light weight BFG KO2 and they do not have a 37" for 18" wheels.
Not concerned about the off road difference, just power. Has anyone driven both on a Gladiator that could share their opinion?
Also, can anyone recommend a dealer or shop to install the Mopar lift in Roanoke, or South West Virginia area?
Thanks for your help.

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[Mac]

IMO you will see a bigger difference in felt power going from 33s to 35s to 37s then you would feel adding 10 or 15 lbs to each wheel, weight will make a difference but no where near as much as diameter.

 

[hjdca]

I see it this way. Weight being equal --- diameter acceleration loss can be fixed with lower gears - except for some parasitic loss, drag, etc.... Additional wheel /tire weight puts more stress on the rotating parts while wheeling and also hurts acceleration. I think you are better off compromising and going as light as possible on 37s. I am trying to stay at approx. 100lbs total for each corner - tire and wheel on 37s.
For example, the 37 KO2 (70 lbs) with a Method 313 17" wheel (23.5 lbs.) is 93.5 lbs total per corner. That is less than a lot of heavy 35 inch combos.

 

[NGNERD]

I see it this way. Weight being equal --- diameter acceleration loss can be fixed with lower gears - except for some parasitic loss, drag, etc.... Additional wheel /tire weight puts more stress on the rotating parts while wheeling and also hurts acceleration. I think you are better off compromising and going as light as possible on 37s. I am trying to stay at approx. 100lbs total for each corner - tire and wheel on 37s.
For example, the 37 KO2 (70 lbs) with a Method 313 17" wheel (23.5 lbs.) is 93.5 lbs total per corner. That is less than a lot of heavy 35 inch combos.

Good points, I agree, thanks for responding

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