26" Wheels

[DwDrummer]

How do 26's ride? I have a set of 24's now but kinda of thinking about going with a white Tahoe now and putting a set of 26" U2-55 wheels on it. Any vibrations? If I go with 26's will the stock brakes hold up? How much would the cheapest big brake kit run?

Thanks,
DwDrummer

 

[Murderedouthoe]

I wouldnt know about the ride or anything but a white hoe with white 26s would look so sick. Check this one out.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3336998
I have heard that there isnt much difference between 24s and 26s, and the new hoes ride really good anyway.

 

[Nfamous60]

wouldnt 26's put a strain on the drivetrain. also a big brake kit would cost anywhere from 2k on up but after market rotors and better performing pads should help but better performing means more brake dust and more cleaning but for the look (DEFINITLY)!!!!!!

 

[Modded]

Yeah you can get a Baer Perf. Barke kit for $1200 (front and back) over at www.autoanything.com.
26's are cool and all but the tires are costly, that is unless you get some knock off Sunny or Triangle tire lol.
I'm doing 24s, 26s will make you lose too much gas mileage, but it won't effect your drivetrain though, may want bigger gears though (4.10)

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

I know you can get big Rotors 14" with caliper relocation brakets for about 500 dollars. Here is the link to them
http://www.ssbrakes.com/commerce/detail/index.cfm?nPID=9040

 

[iwaslowr]

How do 26's ride? I have a set of 24's now but kinda of thinking about going with a white Tahoe now and putting a set of 26" U2-55 wheels on it. Any vibrations? If I go with 26's will the stock brakes hold up?
Thanks,
DwDrummer

I've never felt the ride of 26's besides mine and they ride fine... no vibrations, just took a little getting used to the SLIGHT increase in road noise and SLIGHT decrease in ride comfort. My stock brakes are doing well.

... 26s will make you lose too much gas mileage, but it won't effect your drivetrain though, may want bigger gears though (4.10)

My gas mileage has not decreased much, worse case 1 or 2 MPG is all. 4.10's would drastically increase acceleration, but would also severely reduce gas mileage. I think a higher stall converter would be the best of both worlds.

 

[DwDrummer]

Thanks everybody for all the replies!

Iwaslowr,

So would you recommend me getting 26's or sticking with 24's? You truck is very sharp by the way.

Thanks,
DwDrummer

 

[iwaslowr]

Thanks everybody for all the replies!

Iwaslowr,

So would you recommend me getting 26's or sticking with 24's? You truck is very sharp by the way.

Thanks,
DwDrummer

Thanks! And I can't really say which is better... It's about your personal preference and goals... after all you are the one paying for the vehicle and its mods.

Personally, I wanted the "largest wheel/and decent sidewall tire" setup that would fill the wheelwell but still accomodate a lowered suspension. I've bent cast aluminum wheels in the past, and paying to fix them was not fun so this time I chose a forged wheel for the added strength and lighter weight since the wheel is so large. The 305/30/26's are only 1.75 inches taller than my stock tire/wheel setup. They rub a little but I knew this would be a minor issue and didn't mind the hassle.

 

[DwDrummer]

Thanks! And I can't really say which is better... It's about your personal preference and goals... after all you are the one paying for the vehicle and its mods.

Personally, I wanted the "largest wheel/and decent sidewall tire" setup that would fill the wheelwell but still accomodate a lowered suspension. I've bent cast aluminum wheels in the past, and paying to fix them was not fun so this time I chose a forged wheel for the added strength and lighter weight since the wheel is so large. The 305/30/26's are only 1.75 inches taller than my stock tire/wheel setup. They rub a little but I knew this would be a minor issue and didn't mind the hassle.

Thanks man, they really look good! How much did the wheels and tires cost if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks,
DwDrummer

 

[gbleezy]

If you go to http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp you can compare tire sizes. If you compare stock tires to 26" wheels, you'll get a warning message saying that they recommend staying within 3% of the diameter of the original tire or you could face the risk of brake failure.

 

[iwaslowr]

Thanks man, they really look good! How much did the wheels and tires cost if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks,
DwDrummer

They were a little more than I wanted to pay... but there was no turning back once I found them.

 

[gibshall2007]

o4' With 26's

 

[J-Will]

a buddy i roll with around here has the 26" U2-55 wheels on his tahoe. been lowered 3/5. honestly it rides great. for some reason it rides better than mine does on 24s lol. of course with a drop like that he had to do some relocating and cutting of stuff to eliminate the rubbing. for some reason the u2-55 wheels look MASSIVE on his ride. i would suggest getting them. he has stock brakes as well. never had any problems with them. if it were me, i would pick up some good pads and rotors tho

 

[nuttkaze]

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Personally, I love my 26's, but thr ride is a little rougher. Comparing them to 24's the ride is the same. I love pulling upside hoes, surburbans, and yukon on 24's and smaller and look @ there face....lol!!! I would recommend 26's. I didnt rub at all unitl I dropped my 2in in the rear.

 

[roadrageror]

I'm also thinkin about those same rims u2- 55 in 26. My denali is lowered 4" I might have to lift it up an inch... But worth it for big rims!

 

[KMeloney]

I didnt rub at all unitl I dropped my 2in in the rear.

Nut -- Can you tell me what method you used to drop the rear 2"? And did you only drop the rear, or the whole truck? Me, I'm looking to only drop the rear.

Sorry to threadjack. Drop me a PM! Thanks!

 

[roadrageror]

is a 305 tire the most common for a 26" rim? I dont really want to cut or lift my truck..it sits the way i eant it to.What is too small for a daily driver? Thanks.

 

[NASTY GM]

I went from 24" Foose wheels too 26" Dub Bombers. I didn't notice the difference in ride. The 26's are heavier so you should feel some difference in stopping and taking off.

 

[cwt4]

I know you can get big Rotors 14" with caliper relocation brakets for about 500 dollars. Here is the link to them
http://www.ssbrakes.com/commerce/detail/index.cfm?nPID=9040

This is to Blackedoutlt3..... I dont really have the money right now to do a big brake kit but would love to have the look. Bassiclly all this does is give you bigger calipers behinde the rims but uses your stock brakes, is this correct? Any help would be appreicated. Thanks

 

[Conor]

This is to Blackedoutlt3..... I dont really have the money right now to do a big brake kit but would love to have the look. Bassiclly all this does is give you bigger calipers behinde the rims but uses your stock brakes, is this correct? Any help would be appreicated. Thanks

Not quite bro. To be safe you NEED to upgrade your brakes to be able to run 26's because of the increased weight of the rims. 26's and 24's put a serious strain on your stock brakes. That is why you would want the 14" rotor. The caliper stays the same. You can get away with an OEM size rotor, but the rotors still need to be swapped out for a better rotor so you do not over heat your brakes and warp them.

IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO AT LEAST DO THE FRONT BRAKES WITH THE 26'S, DONT DO THEM. Or at least do them shortly after.