If you've ever seen a truck riding on some 24", 26", or even 30" wheels, you probably fall into one of two camps:
- You think that big wheels with low-profile tires look absolutely ridiculous on trucks, and believe every truck should have more tire than wheel.
- You think that big wheels look great—they make the truck stand out and look show-worthy.
If you browse Instagram comments, few modifications will draw as much negativity as some big 'ol forged wheels on a thin sidewall tire.
That said, there are a few things "the haters" are overlooking.
Flashy trucks aren't a new concept.
For anyone who argues that big wheels make a truck useless, there's a few things to consider:
- Customizing trucks more for aesthetics than functionality has been going on for decades.
Simply put, shiny trucks built to look good ain't a new idea.
Sure, big polished wheels don't improve a truck's towing capacity or off-road performance, but neither do a million other things owners have done over the years.
Ever seen a lifted truck from the 80's with a dozen "dummy" shocks that don't actually do anything? Or any truck with a massive brush guard that doesn't actually get driven off-road?
- Speaking of off-roading, many trucks with 24" or 26" wheels wouldn't see any trail time regardless of what wheel setup they have. Sure, maybe 1 in 1,000 Ford F-250 Platinums gets driven off-road on a regular basis, but we'd bet it's not even that many.
And in terms of towing, even on a thinner sidewall, say a 33" tire on a 24" wheel, a quality tire will hold up just fine (in most cases). Not to say it's the ideal setup for a rig that tows 15,000+lbs on a daily basis—but most trucks aren't worked that hard anyway.
So in reality, for the vast majority of trucks, a big wheel + thin tire setup doesn't really affect it's usability.
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Who cares? This is America, and everyone's entitled to their opinion—but we can't understand why some folks get so emotional about seeing a diesel pickup on some wide 24" (or bigger) wheels.
The big wheel, thin tire look is not for everyone—that goes without saying. But getting upset about someone else's wheel choice seems a bit.....silly.
Cool story, I still think big wheels look dumb.
Look, we're certainly not here to change anyone's mind. Do we think 26" or even 30" wheels looks absolutely wicked on the right truck? You'd better believe it.
But, we also understand why some trucks are better off with an 18" wheel and a 37" tire—and we've done similar setups ourselves.
Heck, lifted trucks from the 70's, 80's, and 90's often had 15" wheels and 40" (or larger) tires, and they're some of the best looking custom trucks to ever exist! Ever seen a Squarebody Chevy on some 15" Weld Wheels and 44" Interco Bogger tires?
Now THAT is a good looking truck.
Whatever you preference, we can help!
Here at FASS Motorsports, our mission is supply you with the best wheel, tire, and suspension upgrades—period.
Whether you want to level your Ram 2500 and slap some 35" tires on the stock wheels, or install an 4" lift with 26x14" wheels and 35" tires, we can get the job done.
For information on the truck upgrades you've been thinking about, give us a call at (636) 433-5410, shoot us an email to info@fassmotorsport.com, or stop by our show room—located at:
FASS Motorsports
25 Town and Country Drive
Washington, MO 63090