Help with Rims (No more 24s)

[awshifts]

So I currently have a 21 RST (Suburban) with 24 inch Niche Rims... I Love the look, but the Rims have cracked 6 (yes 6 times). I have repaired them 5 times and had to buy a new one once.

With that being said - when I built it I had never purchased any rims that didnt come with a vehicle.

Now im in the process of purchasing a new set of rims and Tires.

I am looking to see if anyone has any photos of 20 Inch Black rims on their suburban or tahoe. It was raining a few nights ago, and I hit a pot hole going around a turn at about 18 MPH (the city is going to pay for that rim), but even doing that is a pain.

Ive learned my lesson thats for sure. Here is a photo of the current rims. I just dont know what it would look like with 20s.

Thanks again

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

As you already know, the shorter the sidewall, the less protection for the rim, when hitting potholes or related road hazards. I've heard that Niche wheels are of good quality, but you've got 5000+ lbs. of weight on top of them. What profile are you currently running with your 24" tires? 40 35

If you change to a 20" wheel, you can run a 50 profile tire, which will go a long ways to protect your rims. I run a 305/50x20 tire on my OEM 20" rims, and in 3+ years, I have not dented a rim, and the roads around me are by no means all smooth.

 

[Marky Dissod]

More sidewall protects a lighter wheel from schidty roads. Learn from what most off-roaders do.
Unless you have six piston front calipers, you don't need huge heavy wheels with tiny sidewalls.
The lighter the wheel & tire package, the longer the shocks will last too.

 

[KMeloney]

So I currently have a 21 RST (Suburban) with 24 inch Niche Rims... I Love the look, but the Rims have cracked 6 (yes 6 times). I have repaired them 5 times and had to buy a new one once.

With that being said - when I built it I had never purchased any rims that didnt come with a vehicle.

Now im in the process of purchasing a new set of rims and Tires.

I am looking to see if anyone has any photos of 20 Inch Black rims on their suburban or tahoe. It was raining a few nights ago, and I hit a pot hole going around a turn at about 18 MPH (the city is going to pay for that rim), but even doing that is a pain.

Ive learned my lesson thats for sure. Here is a photo of the current rims. I just dont know what it would look like with 20s.

Thanks again

I've got black, factory 22"s on my truck. Considering 22"s too, or only 20"s?

 

[awshifts]

Thank all of you. 22s are not out of the picture. I've bought these rims 2xs over already so I want to make sure I don't run into the same issue. So if there is enough meat on a 22 I wouldn't be against but here in NC where I live there are some pretty rough roads.

 

[Marky Dissod]

... if there is enough meat on a 22" I wouldn't be against,
but here in NC where I live there are some pretty rough roads.

Assuming you don't drive like a thrillseeker whenever possible,
You'll be happier in the long run with 275/60R20, which should fit over your brakes just fine.