Seeking input on 17's v. 20's

[Jeeper]

I am considering using 17" and 20" rims with the following tire options with a Moab edition JLU. It's probably helpful to know that I don't rock crawl, ever. I am convinced that for the lighter trail rides my Jeep (Moab) will see, either of these setups will be more than sufficient.

What I am wondering is whether one of these options will provide better on-road handling simply because of the geometry. Any advice or insight is welcome. I don't know how sidewall plays into the feel and road handling.

Option 1
Tire: K02 315/70 R17 (65.2lbs)
Wheel: Black Rhino Armory 17" rim (9.5" width, weighs 35lbs)
Combined weight of tire and wheel 100.2lbs

Option 2
Tire: KO2 275/65 R20 (57lbs)
Wheel: Armory 20" rim (9.5" width, weighs 44lbs)
Combined weight of tire and wheel 101lbs

Thank you in advance!

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[Glamisfan]

Option 2 will handle better on road. Option 1 will work better off road.

 

[Warhawk]

Option 1 if you wheel, 2 if you don’t...unless you have 40s.

 

[Gron86]

All off road trucks/jeeps should have a max wheel size of 17”. (This is only my opinion)
Think about all the off road vehicles sold today.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 17” wheel
Ford raptor 17” wheel
Ram rebel 17” wheel
Ram power wagon 17” wheel

 

[Carlton]

The 20 inch option will have less sidewall flex and result in a slightly more stable ride on road. However, it will most likely be more harsh due to this.

Personally, I think 20s are too much bling for a wrangler. Then again, the Sahara is known as the more blingy/feminine model. I'm not a fan of this model, however to each their own.

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