20 inch rims

Hello everyone, so after reading a bunch of posts it seems like the general consensus is to buy smaller rims like 17 or 18 and ditch the factory 20 inch rims. So I have a couple of questions here. 1. Are my factory rims on my platinum 2014 4x4 aluminum? 2. Are the 20” rims still ok to go 4 wheeling with? The reason I ask is that I’m trying to do a suspension lift, rock sliders, skid plate and doing the rims and tires is a significant amount of cash and And if it’s not necessary l think I’ll keep them. Any feedback here would be awesome! Thanks everyone so much for all the info on this forum!

 

I had 20" wheels with 35's before I went with my 18" with 35's. I am glad I followed the advice given by @joonbug and @831Tun before our off-road trip to Bald Mountain. Reasoning was simple, if I had needed to air down, which we did, a 20" wheel allows for less sidewall than an 18" would allow. Almost every trip I have been on since, airing down has been necessary. Obviously it depends on what kind of off-road adventure you plan on doing. While in Moab, I was definitely glad I had changed over. Plus we head to Pismo Beach regularly and in the dunes I always air down. Just my 2 cents worth, but I am glad I listened to some gentlemen that have "experience". Good luck and have fun. I am one for doing what I like, not what the forum likes. You are always going to have numerous different opinions...just do you.

 

Like @Kdogg77 said, 20s just don't have enough sidewall to prevent pinch flats. I'm really glad he switched before our trip. Hats off to him it was a big commitment but we had a blast that trip and no flats.
20" tires are, for some inexplicable reason, more expensive and generally offer fewer choices. 17" tires offer the most choices and are usually the least expensive of the 3 sizes. I recommend getting at least 5 wheels 'cause everyone gets a flat sooner or later.