Lowered 21+ T1xx: Post Em Up

[DaveLaz]

I peep that M5. Good tasteView attachment 409798

Thanks man! Still have it but replaced the blue x5 with a GWagon. Been over 2 years now with since lowering it and it’s time to go back to stock. My wife will be using it for work and she hates the ride and rubbing. Been fun though! Here’s photos of it as it sits now below. The only things that have been added since lowering with a Maxtrac 2/3 kit and running 24” wheels are, 1” bolt-on wheel spacers, flares to sit flush with the offset of the wheels, and more vinyl wrap.

 

[66 Galaxie]

Looks nice. What is the width and offset of your 24’s?

 

[DaveLaz]

Looks nice. What is the width and offset of your 24’s?

24x10 et27

 

[Edelarosa]

The lifted/level guys have a chain going, let's see what the lowered crew has accomplished.

Provide your setup details/specs to share with the class.

 

[Edelarosa]

Had a 16 ram single cab with a 2-4 drop
Stock wheels 225/60/16s .
Traded for a 21tacoma .
Regretted it almost immediately.
After the lease was up
Sold it and made $5000 back.

Got me this clean 03 Tahoe
And slapped on the 16x10 wheels
245/50 tires
And 2 inch lower springs in the rear .

Love having the V8 power n prestige back .

 

[DaveLaz]

Had a 16 ram single cab with a 2-4 drop
Stock wheels 225/60/16s .
Traded for a 21tacoma .
Regretted it almost immediately.
After the lease was up
Sold it and made $5000 back.

Got me this clean 03 Tahoe
And slapped on the 16x10 wheels
245/50 tires
And 2 inch lower springs in the rear .

Love having the V8 power n prestige back .

Very interesting look, I respect it, but you should show it off in a different gen thread. Side note; That thing must show double the speed on your speedometer with those wheels lol

 

[olyelr]

Very interesting look, I respect it, but you should show it off in a different gen thread. Side note; That thing must show double the speed on your speedometer with those wheels lol

Huh? Its pretty much a stock size tire as far as height goes.

 

[CMoore711]

24x10 et27

Was this your net offset AFTER you added the 1" bolt-on wheels spacers?
Or are the rims 24" x 10" +27mm offset then you added the 1" bolt-on wheels spacers onto that?

I have some 24" x 10" +28mm offset rims and trying to get an idea of how they would sit on a newer '21+ GM SUV.

Lastly; Are you running 295/35/24 or 305/35/24 size tires in these pics?

The only things that have been added since lowering with a Maxtrac 2/3 kit and running 24” wheels are, 1” bolt-on wheel spacers, flares to sit flush with the offset of the wheels, and more vinyl wrap.

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[DaveLaz]

Huh? It’s pretty much a stock size tire as far as height goes.

03 Tahoe tires are about 30.5 inches tall. 245/50r16 is 5” smaller…

 

[DaveLaz]

Huh? It’s pretty much a stock size tire as far as height goes.

03 Tahoe tires are about 30.5 inches tall. 245/50r16 is 5” smaller

Was this your net offset AFTER you added the 1" bolt-on wheels spacers?
Or are the rims 24" x 10" +27mm offset then you added the 1" bolt-on wheels spacers onto that?

I have some 24" x 10" +28mm offset rims and trying to get an idea of how they would sit on a newer '21+ GM SUV.

Lastly; Are you running 295/35/24 or 305/35/24 size tires in these pics?

+27 are the offset of the wheels without the spacer. +28 offset on a 10” wide wheel will sit almost perfectly flush on a 21’+ GM SUV. Keep in mind of the style of the wheels you have and the curvature of the spokes. Mine are a concave style and the spokes actually hit the brake calipers without any spacers. I had to add 1/2” spacers to clear the front brakes. I then stepped up to a 1” spacer to compensate for the fender flares. Although I’m now suffering more rubbing issues. I’m running 305/35’s

 

[olyelr]

03 Tahoe tires are about 30.5 inches tall. 245/50r16 is 5” smaller…

My bad. Thought you referring to the latest gen truck that was shown, which comes with 33’s.

 

[BacDoc]

Thanks man! Still have it but replaced the blue x5 with a GWagon. Been over 2 years now with since lowering it and it’s time to go back to stock. My wife will be using it for work and she hates the ride and rubbing. Been fun though! Here’s photos of it as it sits now below. The only things that have been added since lowering with a Maxtrac 2/3 kit and running 24” wheels are, 1” bolt-on wheel spacers, flares to sit flush with the offset of the wheels, and more vinyl wrap.

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Love those wheels! You also have amazing quiver of vehicles but what happened to your exhaust? No pipes? Maybe it’s a diesel?

 

[DaveLaz]

Love those wheels! You also have amazing quiver of vehicles but what happened to your exhaust? No pipes? Maybe it’s a diesel?

Appreciate that! I have LT with the 5.3 and the exhaust dumps downward beneath the car. If I keep it, I definitely plan on going with the dual exhaust swap.

 

[trdhulk]

I'd love to see some more Escalades with wheel spacers.

My wheels are tucked in too far, but I cant decide if I need 1", 1.25", or 1.5"

Also, I want Bora since they are made in USA, but they also seem hard to find.

I plan to add the lowering links as well.

 

[DaveLaz]

I'd love to see some more Escalades with wheel spacers.

My wheels are tucked in too far, but I cant decide if I need 1", 1.25", or 1.5"

Also, I want Bora since they are made in USA, but they also seem hard to find.

I plan to add the lowering links as well.

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What offset are your wheels?

 

[trdhulk]

What offset are your wheels?

I honestly don't know, but they appear to sit in the wheel well the same as OEM wheels

 

[DaveLaz]

I honestly don't know, but they appear to sit in the wheel well the same as OEM wheel

There are tools for measuring how large of a spacer you'd need to create flush fitment with your fender lines. I'd call around to local alignment or performance shops in seeing if they have this and can help figure out what you need. Keep in mind however, if you go with a 1" hub centric spacer (1.5" might be ok), the OEM studs may stick out too far past the spacer, therefore hitting the back end of your wheels. This would prohibit you from fitting them on. Unless you trim your studs, which I don't recommend. But that would be completely up to you.

 

[DwDrummer]

I've strongly considered lowering my 24 Tahoe RST 4WD ( non mag ride ) 2" all way around and have been told to use Belltech drop struts, then was told not to use those because it would hurt the ride to go with Maxtrac drop spindles/adjustable rear lower control arms. Can anybody confirm which would be the best and not hurt the ride?

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Thanks,
DW

 

[DaveLaz]

I've strongly considered lowering my 24 Tahoe RST 4WD ( non mag ride ) 2" all way around and have been told to use Belltech drop struts, then was told not to use those because it would hurt the ride to go with Maxtrac drop spindles/adjustable rear lower control arms. Can anybody confirm which would be the best and not hurt the ride?

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Thanks,
DW

I was not crazy about my maxtrac spindle/rear lowering strut kit. Might've been bc of the rear struts that gave it a bit of a jarring ride. I can imagine drop struts in the front would've been even worse. I would lean towards the spindle and lower control arm kit. I may go that route next for my new truck

 

[DwDrummer]

Thanks, did the front drop spindles hurt the ride any?