2015 GMC 20-22-24 inch replica wheels

[Goodinblack]

Mark. I say decrank the bars and get it aligned at a dealership

 

[95escahoe]

Get it aligned its worth it imo espc when you put bigger rims on, had my 20's done with no issues

 

[MarkD51]

Get it aligned its worth it imo espc when you put bigger rims on, had my 20's done with no issues

I deeply appreciate the advice you all have given me, thanks.

Being the original owner, I do believe that currently I am slightly higher in front than I was from new. The sagging I noted on the passenger side made me wish to correct such. Height is exactly the same both sides now, but overall higher in height I believe. And this perhaps caused some slight positive camber, and is no doubt at both front wheels.

I think for now, with just an investment of time, I'll lower the front by about 1/2"-5/8" and see how all looks? I can always go a bit lower, but I am aware that too much adjustment of the Keys either way can cause issues. At an exact stock ride height, as it left the factory, I don't think there would be any clearance issues with what I am now running.

For sure and no matter what, I am aware that basically all 4x4's will eat tires quicker on the front than the rears. Just a simple fact. Reason why one rotates tires to get maximum miles out of a set of tires. Engine weight, steering geometry, turning of tires etc.

The truck really seems to ride-handle so well right now, steering, handling, and ride all fine.
Mark

 

[NORCAL SS]

Decrank stock keys see how low it will go. I think with a 2/2 drop would look perfect. 150 mail in rebate on belltech kits this month....hint hint. Lol

 

[MarkD51]

I lowered the truck today. And a couple of odd things I found that ain't jiving.

I dropped the front about an inch. Looks better, and the Camber issue in my eyes is gone, but I had to unscrew he driver's side torsion bar key bolt on the driver's side a hell of a lot more than the passenger side to get close indentical measurements. They are far from matching now. I must've decranked the driver's side 4 full turns plus to drop.

But the odd head scratcher was, my driver's side rear was way lower than the passenger side rear. I'm afraid I got the typical "driver's side dropsies" due to a gas tank and gasoline sagging my rear driver's side.

With all air exhausted from the Firestone Ride Rite Bags out back, I had well over an inch difference in rear height! Shyt!

To compensate in rear height, I got 20 psi on the passenger side, and 40 psi on the driver's side, and it's still off by about 3/8".

Lowering the drivers side front, I note that bolt is wayyyyy cranked out to achieve a close matching front end. I went back and forth with the passenger side, up, down, and a lengthy somewhat hit-miss predicatability with adjustment.

Yes, road tests were done, every adjustment I did, and the truck went for a minimum 3 mile ride, then back on my carport slab.

With the road tests, I drove the truck about 45-60 miles with all road testing, checking tire inflation (3 dropped from 40 psi, seating beads?)

I noted a bit of shake-vibration at 40-50 mph on the road, but of course roads here are crap till you are at least 35-40 miles out of town, onto state paved roads.

To me, and what I know over the years, I could possibly have a slight toe in issue that needs adjusting. Felt like a bit of scrubbing.

I'm sure one will notice such, from the change of pee wee 245/75-16 to these bigger meats. From stock, I probably gained 180 lbs.

At 75 mph, the truck was running smoother than at 45mph. This is somewhat typical of V rated tires run-ride like shyt at 45, but sing at 100.

I hate dealing with toe in at some alignment place. I've often encountered steering wheels at 1/2 past 3 after they get through.

 

[08grey]

Try to find a wheel alignment shop that does big trucks. They typically have the old dial type stuff and will get you spot on. Costs a little more than the quick in out hunter job.

 

[Devilman]

Are the 22" version of these wheels available? I don't see them on your site Tony

 

[NORCAL SS]

yes it is pricing i have on the first post in this thread. I can send you a custom paypal bill whenever your interested in buying
Machine face silver or Blach Machine face 1125 shipped (1178 on ebay)

Chrome $1325 shipped (1378 on ebay)