Pros and Cons of 24's vs. 26's

[Knobz]

Hey guys. I've been following the forums for awhile now and wanted to get some opinions on what people think about 24's vs. 26's. I am running a 3" drop front and 5.5" in back with trailing arm kit and free travel mod done. Really wanting to get the whole Spohn package for the rear.

So let's here some Pros and Cons

 

[Knobz]

Trying to get some opinions of the two different size rims like I've heard rumors that with 26's you have to roll your fenders and some stuff to the front... Just trying to figure out what kinda project I'm going to get myself into if I put 26's on my truck.

 

[iwaslowr]

What size are you wheels/tires currently? Also, do you have a tire size in mind for your future 24's and/or 26's? This information, along with offset preference, will help determine whether or not substantial mods will be necessary to accomodate the new wheels.

 

[Knobz]

Right now I just have 20's on it. I'm wanting to get 26's and prolly run a 305/35R26. Offset I'm not sure. Maybe someone can throw out a good offset for 26's?

 

[yates ™]

I don't see why you would need to roll your fenders for a 26, over all diameter of tire will be the same.

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

I got one con for BOTH sizes...tires are gonna basically be rubberbands on the rims which result in a very ****** ride

 

[Knobz]

I got one con for BOTH sizes...tires are gonna basically be rubberbands on the rims which result in a very ****** ride

Yea deff gonna be rough ride. But how much worse can it get? It's got 20's right now with 45series tires and it already is super rough ride, well over bumps and bumpy roads. It glides like its floating on air on smooth roads.

And I was looking at the 25 series tires for the 26's... That should ride oh so nice haha would look sick though.

This is how she sits right now.

 

[yates ™]

I have had all kinds of different sizes and the ride difference isn't that noticeable.

 

[SC88]

I now run 305/30/26 on a 26x10 with 25mm offset the wheels sit about flush with the fenders (maybe slightly tucked) and with a stock ride height I had to pull back the plastic on all 4 corners to keep it from rubbing the tires. The front driver side was the worst especially during reversing with the wheel at a certain point. I've read with a 3-5 drop kit you can expect to clearance alot of that plastic to keep from rubbing.

Like mentioned the ride on smooth roads are nice! So smooth that my mom liked the ride but If I had to do it over again I would go with 24's and lower the truck to fill the gap, I don't like the idea of worrying about dodging holes in shittys roads and slowing to a crawl when in coming across railroad tracks or huge chunks of payment missing. I didn't need to worry about that with 22s and 24s. If you live where the roads are nice and don't mind trimming some plastic go for the 26s and don't look back!

 

[CEN2MENTAL95]

Yea deff gonna be rough ride. But how much worse can it get? It's got 20's right now with 45series tires and it already is super rough ride, well over bumps and bumpy roads. It glides like its floating on air on smooth roads.

And I was looking at the 25 series tires for the 26's... That should ride oh so nice haha would look sick though.

This is how she sits right now.

Thumbs up on the diamonds

Beautiful ride....damn 45 on a 20.....ouch lol

I have had all kinds of different sizes and the ride difference isn't that noticeable.

Nah bro.....my hoe came with 265/70/17s and the difference is HUGE compared to my now 275/55/20....I would cry hitting what I hit in ny on 26's and I like my kidneys stirred not shaken