Why the switch to big rims?

[Sparksalot]

I only buy 2WD’s.

I have one of those as well.

 

[Marky Dissod]

I only buy 2WDs.

2WD, even without off-roady rtires, may be more than enough ...

 

[91RS]

I don’t think mine will do well there.

 

[Sparksalot]

2WD, even without off-roady rtires, may be more than enough ...

I remember watching that. Dude did Moab.

 

[bryan8252]

Very happy to have 18s but I've also got the lowest trim package. When it comes time to replace the tires I also should have lots of options at lots of price points.

Honestly most of those trims will take smaller rim sizes within reason, shouldn't be hard to downsize your 20s to 18s or your 22s to 18s.

Yes brake clearance will be the deciding factor but there are lots of vehicles on large factory wheels making their factory brakes look dinky when glimpsed through those same wheels.

So I was looking at some Yukon XL AT4s online. Picture of the mfg tag inside the door says that the spare tire is 17 inches. If the spare can be 17 inches, there is no reason the other 4 tires can't be. Which leads me to believe the ridiculous size of the rims has nothing to do with necessity.

As much as I don't want to spend an extra 2-3k after purchasing a Yukon I will be doing so.

 

[bryan8252]

Error posting... double post.

 

[Marky Dissod]

Picture of the mfg tag inside the door says that the spare tire is 17".
If the spare can be 17", there is no reason the other 4 tires can't be. Which leads me to believe the ridiculous size of the rims has nothing to do with necessity.

As much as I don't want to spend an extra 2-3k after purchasing a Yukon I will be doing so.

If you mean that you'll be spending an extra $2k-$3k to buy 17" wheels and tires,
some of that cost will eventually get defrayed by selling the 18" wheels.
The rest will be recouped over time buying cheaper tires.

Only people who think 18" wheels are NEEDED are those who sell wheels, tires, or vehicles -
and they're just trying to convince every one else that they 'need' 18" wheels.

18" (or larger / heavier) wheels are just more unsprung weight,
more wear & tear on suspension / steering bits, and more expensive tires, vs 17" wheels.

 

[olyelr]

If you mean that you'll be spending an extra $2k-$3k to buy 17" wheels and tires,
some of that cost will eventually get defrayed by selling the 18" wheels.
The rest will be recouped over time buying cheaper tires.

Only people who think 18" wheels are NEEDED are those who sell wheels, tires, or vehicles -
and they're just trying to convince every oneelse that they 'need' 18" wheels.

18" (or larger / heavier) wheels are just more unsprung weight,
more wear & tear on suspension / steering bits, and more expensive tires.

Dont at4’s have 20’s?

 

[Marky Dissod]

Don't AT4s have 20" wheels?

Don't know myself, uninterested in owning a vehicle under 10 years old.
The operant question is:
Are the AT4s brakes so big, that they NEED 20" wheels just to clear the brakes?

 

[Just Fishing]

I remember watching that. Dude did Moab.

I didn't watch the vid yet, but that looks like the lions back.
That one is pretty easy, but it's scary due to a cliff being on each side.
I want to see him do hells revenge in 2wd!