Hello guys, I have read every thread here regarding wheel size upgrades from stock sizes however now that its time for me to make a purchase I'm stumped.
So currently my 2008 YukonXL sits on stock 20's. I enjoy the ride. It's not a daily driver although we do take it on road trips, so I don't want to impact the ride too much.
That being said, I am now out of warranty and feel comfortable moving up in size. I mention warranty because early on after my initial purchase I questioned my service manager about upsizing my wheels and was told moving to anything other than 22" could void my warranty should any problems arise; suspension, drivetrain, etc. the dealership went on to share horror stories of people who upgraded to 24" wheels such as harsh ride, high speed vibrations. Now I took these warnings with a grain of salt but didn't want to jeopardize my factory warranty.
Now I'm less than 50 over 100k and I'm ready, but confused and little nervous. I personally think 24" wheels look best on these trucks, but 22" seem to be the safest choice.
This brings me here to elicit the experience from the collective of owners. So what potential issues could I be facing if I upgrade to 24" wheels? Are there any safe options in the 24" size? I've seen threads where people suggest upgrading the brake system, does stopping distance really change that dramatically? What other parts should be upgraded?
I have a set of 24" I've been eyeing but I'm nervous about pulling the trigger. The rims are MOMO ST1's. Sweet looking rim. In case it's not already apparent I really want 24"s but not at the sacrifice of my truck. My plan to hold onto this truck for a number of years, so I can't jeopardize the longevity for esthetic purposes.
I appreciate any shared experience and advice on the subject.
Thanks in advance guys!
So currently my 2008 YukonXL sits on stock 20's. I enjoy the ride. It's not a daily driver although we do take it on road trips, so I don't want to impact the ride too much.
That being said, I am now out of warranty and feel comfortable moving up in size. I mention warranty because early on after my initial purchase I questioned my service manager about upsizing my wheels and was told moving to anything other than 22" could void my warranty should any problems arise; suspension, drivetrain, etc. the dealership went on to share horror stories of people who upgraded to 24" wheels such as harsh ride, high speed vibrations. Now I took these warnings with a grain of salt but didn't want to jeopardize my factory warranty.
Now I'm less than 50 over 100k and I'm ready, but confused and little nervous. I personally think 24" wheels look best on these trucks, but 22" seem to be the safest choice.
This brings me here to elicit the experience from the collective of owners. So what potential issues could I be facing if I upgrade to 24" wheels? Are there any safe options in the 24" size? I've seen threads where people suggest upgrading the brake system, does stopping distance really change that dramatically? What other parts should be upgraded?
I have a set of 24" I've been eyeing but I'm nervous about pulling the trigger. The rims are MOMO ST1's. Sweet looking rim. In case it's not already apparent I really want 24"s but not at the sacrifice of my truck. My plan to hold onto this truck for a number of years, so I can't jeopardize the longevity for esthetic purposes.
I appreciate any shared experience and advice on the subject.
Thanks in advance guys!
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