26 inch wheel questions.

[2Silverados]

Hello members.

This is my first posting. I have a 2016 crew cab Silverado. I bought it new and it now has 20000 miles. I have a set of aftermarket Dub 22’s with a 285/45/22 tire that I ride on during the summer months here in Michigan. I want to upgrade to a larger summer wheel. Possibly a 26” with a 305/30/26 tire. 

 I know big wheels aren’t popular with some people but, I like the look. My choice. I’m not the biggest  fan of lowered or lifted trucks, but I’ve seen some nice one’s and if you like it I’m happy for you. It’s your money, your choice. 

 My question is how is the overall ride quality riding on 26’s? I’m thinking it will be sport car firm. And what problems if any have you experienced with 26 inch wheels as far as blowouts, dents, or suspension problems? I would greatly appreciate any info. The more detailed the better. Thank you.

Edited January 17, 2020 by 2Silverados

[14 Silvy]

The ride will suffer with that small of a sidewall not to mention that a 305/35/26 is 34.4 inches tall so you will need at least a leveling kit to clear. If it were mine I wouldn’t go bigger than a 22 imo to keep a decent ride.


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[2Silverados]

20 minutes ago, 14 Silvy said:

The ride will suffer with that small of a sidewall not to mention that a 305/35/26 is 34.4 inches tall so you will need at least a leveling kit to clear. If it were mine I wouldn’t go bigger than a 22 imo to keep a decent ride.


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Thanks for the feedback. As far as tire I meant to say 305/30/26. I’ve got to see if I can correct that in my post. 

[CamGTP]

I live in Minnesota and the roads aren't the best, I hear Michigan is worse. Any decent pothole is likely to bend/dent a rim. It was rare to see a dent 22in rim in the last shop I was in but 24's and 26's were a lot more common.

[amxguy1970]

2 hours ago, 2Silverados said:

Hello members.

This is my first posting. I have a 2016 crew cab Silverado. I bought it new and it now has 20000 miles. I have a set of aftermarket Dub 22’s with a 285/45/22 tire that I ride on during the summer months here in Michigan. I want to upgrade to a larger summer wheel. Possibly a 26” with a 305/30/26 tire. 

 I know big wheels aren’t popular with some people but, I like the look. My choice. I’m not the biggest  fan of lowered or lifted trucks, but I’ve seen some nice one’s and if you like it I’m happy for you. It’s your money, your choice. 

 My question is how is the overall ride quality riding on 26’s? I’m thinking it will be sport car firm. And what problems if any have you experienced with 26 inch wheels as far as blowouts, dents, or suspension problems? I would greatly appreciate any info. The more detailed the better. Thank you.

My question is how is the overall ride quality riding on 26’s? Not good...

 

And what problems if any have you experienced with 26 inch wheels as far as blowouts, dents, or suspension problems? All of that. Much heavier than smaller wheels, easier to dent and cause a blow out. Look at 22's and how often you seen an issue with those (not all the time but often enough) so multiply that by a much larger percentile. 

 

The more detailed the better. How much more detail so you want? Go big, ride suffers, suspension wear occurs and possible rim/tire failures. Not much more detail can be said. 

 

Good luck

 

Tyler

[reardiff]

 

 

[reardiff]

My curiosity got the better of me as I was trying to visualize what 26 inch rims would look like so did a quick google search. This one appears to be lowered, but honestly, it looks way better than I thought it would. Is this the look your going for? Those are some thin sidewall tires those are for sure

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2020 by reardiff

[2Silverados]

1 hour ago, reardiff said:

My curiosity got the better of me as I was trying to visualize what 26 inch rims would look like so did a quick google search. This one appears to be lowered, but honestly, it looks way better than I thought it would. Is this the look your going for? Those are some thin sidewall tires those are for sure

 

 

 

 

 

I truly love the look, and I would keep the factory ride hight and GM slant. There are a few people around town riding 26’s on full size trucks. 305/30/26’s would only give me 3.6 inch’s of sidewall. No rubbing during turns. I was wondering how the people riding big rims and low profiles were pulling it off, that’s why I created this post. I really want to do it but may have to settle for 24’s.

[CovetedStyle]

Your ride will completely depend on your tires my friend. Small sidewall rougher ride bigger sidewall a little softer.. I have 37x14.5r26 but I’m definitely lifted. Mine are not on yet because I’m powder coating but a friend has the exact same setup and his rides as expected. As far a issues if you’re keeping close to a stock offset like the picture above you shouldn’t really have any problems at all as far as your suspension goes. My 26s are 14 inches wide with an 8 inch lip so that’s going to be putting stress on all joints and bushings and slightly effect my turning radius but you shouldn’t have that issue. With the thinner tires you really just have to keep your eyes on the road to avoid damaging them. I had a bodydropped 2001 gmc on 24’s Billet Intros with 35 Series Perelli‘s and for all of that for a few years with no problems just because I made sure to avoid potholes and road damage.

Edited January 18, 2020 by CovetedStyle

[bghurc]

where do you live? I had those electrical tape tires on a car for a short while, but the roads in my area did a number on them - no matter how careful I'd be. 2016 with only 20k doesn't sound like you put a ton of miles on it. 

[2Silverados]

I stay in Flint Mi. The roads aren’t that good. In the late 90’s I drove a Camaro with 205/50/15’s on it. That’s 4inchs of sidewall. I never blew a tire  but I managed to ding up the lips over the years. That camaro weighed 3400lbs. I’m sure my Crew Cab is around 5000lbs and will only have 3.6 inches of sidewall if I get the 26’s. I like the look and would be getting Pirelli tires to help with the ride and durability but I don’t think I could go to many summers without bending a rim. I’ve been trying to convince myself that I can dodge every pothole day and night.  I really appreciate all of your input.

[2Silverados]

17 hours ago, CovetedStyle said:

Your ride will completely depend on your tires my friend. Small sidewall rougher ride bigger sidewall a little softer.. I have 37x14.5r26 but I’m definitely lifted. Mine are not on yet because I’m powder coating but a friend has the exact same setup and his rides as expected. As far a issues if you’re keeping close to a stock offset like the picture above you shouldn’t really have any problems at all as far as your suspension goes. My 26s are 14 inches wide with an 8 inch lip so that’s going to be putting stress on all joints and bushings and slightly effect my turning radius but you shouldn’t have that issue. With the thinner tires you really just have to keep your eyes on the road to avoid damaging them. I had a bodydropped 2001 gmc on 24’s Billet Intros with 35 Series Perelli‘s and for all of that for a few years with no problems just because I made sure to avoid potholes and road damage.

When driving my standard cab 2000 Silverado I drive it like a 20 year old truck that’s been through 20 body rusting salt filled Michigan winters. I don’t aim for the potholes but I don’t shed a tear when I hit one. In my garage kept  2016 it’s a different story. I drive it like I’m hauling a truck filled with grandmothers sipping tea. I try my best to avoid our road’s imperfections. But no driver is perfect and lucks not on my side even though I’d only ride my big rims for about 5 months a year. I’ve seen one truck in person with a setup that your going for and it looked really good. I like when we can achieve the look that we’re going for.

[AGOrangeBeach]

2019 Silverado with 305/30R26 with stock suspension No Rubbing No issues. 

[MikeBMW]

That's the updated 2019 body style ... I think you're in the wrong forum.

Still, I would hate to drive on those rubber bands over the wheels ... JMO.
https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/forum/236-2019-2020-silverado-sierra/

 

[Shooter]

Yea you In wrong forum with people that like fat tires on small rims. I like big rims I don’t care about quality or what it does to my suspension as I repair cars for a living it’s the cost as they always say it cost to play so if you want to play you gotta pay the cost put your money where your mouth is .I’m putting 315/45/26 thicker side wall on my 2017 Ram not lifted  but not Mickey Thomsons I’m not a mudding lifted kind a guy I’m not spending 4K on clean chrome rims to get them dirty . X2 different people in the world when it comes to trucks Street look or hillbilly look don’t forget lifted trucks also kill your suspension so either way you go it will wear out your components.  I’m a slick smooth kinda man .so as I said before do what you like not what others like or think of your truck if you got deep pockets go for 26” or 28” big baller leave them 22” and under for the little guys .I use big rims in summer and them small wheels with fat tires for the salt and snow .I’ll update a picture of my Ram with no lift on 26” wheels 

Edited April 18, 2023 by Shooter