krayzie92 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 I have a 2005 Tahoe and I want to lower it but I need help on deciding what type of kit to buy. I don't know anything about what brands are good and reliable. I plan on getting some U2-55S-B rims like Steve Meade has or U2-55B-M rims which are the black version. I want to get some 24's so Ima need to know how much I need to drop it because I got a friend that put some 26's on his Escalade but it sounded like it would rub on something when he would turn. I want it to be as low as possible front and back without sacrificing comfortableness. Price isn't too much of a problem. I have 2 15 inch L7's in a big ass box in the back so that adds a good amount of weight. I'll post pics up tomorrow. But if someone can please help me out it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks 2005 Tahoe 2 Kicker 15" L7's in Max Spec Box RF T2500-1bd 270 amp DC Power Alt Kinetik HC1800
meade916 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 I have a 2005 Tahoe and I want to lower it but I need help on deciding what type of kit to buy. I don't know anything about what brands are good and reliable. I plan on getting some U2-55S-B rims like Steve Meade has or U2-55B-M rims which are the black version. I want to get some 24's so Ima need to know how much I need to drop it because I got a friend that put some 26's on his Escalade but it sounded like it would rub on something when he would turn. I want it to be as low as possible front and back without sacrificing comfortableness. Price isn't too much of a problem. I have 2 15 inch L7's in a big ass box in the back so that adds a good amount of weight. I'll post pics up tomorrow. But if someone can please help me out it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks look at the 3/5 from DJM.... http://www.djmsuspension.com/ have fun! All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916
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krayzie92 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 I have a 2005 Tahoe and I want to lower it but I need help on deciding what type of kit to buy. I don't know anything about what brands are good and reliable. I plan on getting some U2-55S-B rims like Steve Meade has or U2-55B-M rims which are the black version. I want to get some 24's so Ima need to know how much I need to drop it because I got a friend that put some 26's on his Escalade but it sounded like it would rub on something when he would turn. I want it to be as low as possible front and back without sacrificing comfortableness. Price isn't too much of a problem. I have 2 15 inch L7's in a big ass box in the back so that adds a good amount of weight. I'll post pics up tomorrow. But if someone can please help me out it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks look at the 3/5 from DJM.... http://www.djmsuspension.com/ have fun! How close to the tire do you think it might be on some 24's? And what type of tires are good and last long because i'm not trying to mess up the rims at all. Thanks Oh and btw what does anybody think of air ride lowering kits. They seem interesting. Is it worth it in your opinion? Thanks again 2005 Tahoe 2 Kicker 15" L7's in Max Spec Box RF T2500-1bd 270 amp DC Power Alt Kinetik HC1800
meade916 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Posted January 3, 2011 I have a 2005 Tahoe and I want to lower it but I need help on deciding what type of kit to buy. I don't know anything about what brands are good and reliable. I plan on getting some U2-55S-B rims like Steve Meade has or U2-55B-M rims which are the black version. I want to get some 24's so Ima need to know how much I need to drop it because I got a friend that put some 26's on his Escalade but it sounded like it would rub on something when he would turn. I want it to be as low as possible front and back without sacrificing comfortableness. Price isn't too much of a problem. I have 2 15 inch L7's in a big ass box in the back so that adds a good amount of weight. I'll post pics up tomorrow. But if someone can please help me out it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks look at the 3/5 from DJM.... http://www.djmsuspension.com/ have fun! How close to the tire do you think it might be on some 24's? And what type of tires are good and last long because i'm not trying to mess up the rims at all. Thanks Oh and btw what does anybody think of air ride lowering kits. They seem interesting. Is it worth it in your opinion? Thanks again it will be perfect for 24's with a 35 series tire. I suggest Pirelli personally but i know people have had good luck with other brands. DONT BUY KUMHO TIRES. No matter what brand you get, make sure you align it when your done if you want them to last....and if you want your rims to last, avoid all the things that hurt rims LOL. The tires wont save your wheels unless they are really big......if you get rubber bands, its a chance you will take (to play the game). As far as "air ride kits"......if you have to ask, its probably not for you. You might wanna start easy with a static drop kit. Unless you have some spare THOUSANDS burnin a hole in your pocket (depending on brand/type you buy) and ready for some pretty major mods. Even the so called "bolt up" bag kits are extremely expensive and there is BARELY any "bolt up" about it. You still gotta put in work even on the easier setups. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916
krayzie92 Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Posted January 3, 2011 I have a 2005 Tahoe and I want to lower it but I need help on deciding what type of kit to buy. I don't know anything about what brands are good and reliable. I plan on getting some U2-55S-B rims like Steve Meade has or U2-55B-M rims which are the black version. I want to get some 24's so Ima need to know how much I need to drop it because I got a friend that put some 26's on his Escalade but it sounded like it would rub on something when he would turn. I want it to be as low as possible front and back without sacrificing comfortableness. Price isn't too much of a problem. I have 2 15 inch L7's in a big ass box in the back so that adds a good amount of weight. I'll post pics up tomorrow. But if someone can please help me out it'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks look at the 3/5 from DJM.... http://www.djmsuspension.com/ have fun! How close to the tire do you think it might be on some 24's? And what type of tires are good and last long because i'm not trying to mess up the rims at all. Thanks Oh and btw what does anybody think of air ride lowering kits. They seem interesting. Is it worth it in your opinion? Thanks again it will be perfect for 24's with a 35 series tire. I suggest Pirelli personally but i know people have had good luck with other brands. DONT BUY KUMHO TIRES. No matter what brand you get, make sure you align it when your done if you want them to last....and if you want your rims to last, avoid all the things that hurt rims LOL. The tires wont save your wheels unless they are really big......if you get rubber bands, its a chance you will take (to play the game). As far as "air ride kits"......if you have to ask, its probably not for you. You might wanna start easy with a static drop kit. Unless you have some spare THOUSANDS burnin a hole in your pocket (depending on brand/type you buy) and ready for some pretty major mods. Even the so called "bolt up" bag kits are extremely expensive and there is BARELY any "bolt up" about it. You still gotta put in work even on the easier setups. You don't by any chance recommend other tire brand that's decent? I don't want cheap, but Pirelli is a little to much for me. Anything lower than pirelli will probably good. Oh and BTW i've been looking everywhere for the meaning of Cleared out headlights and corners. Is there a section dedicated to headlights? Cuz im also trying to get some HID Headlights but don't know what a complete kit is or none of that, and i want to know if projector headlights are better than xenon or whatever it's called. I know you have these and i'd like to hear your opinion if possible. Thanks again this definitely helped. Dude your my idol btw hahaha i took some of your ideas if you dont mind cuz i got the same car. Ill post pics up to if you can check em out. Thanks 2005 Tahoe 2 Kicker 15" L7's in Max Spec Box RF T2500-1bd 270 amp DC Power Alt Kinetik HC1800
DaJuice Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Dont buy cheap tires, you'll end spending more money on tires in a year. Like Steve said dont buy Kumhos. I an have Escalade with DJM 2/3 lowering kit on 24's (awesome kit) but I had Kumhos and some cheap set that came with my rims that i bought on ebay and there sidewalls cracked and the ride horriable. A few guys I talked too had the same problem with sidewalls. Some people said run higher tire pressure same problem. Go with Pirellis 2016 Ford Explorer 2014 Ford F-350 crew cab 2012 Cadillac CTS-V coupe 2008 Lexus GS430
meade916 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Posted January 4, 2011 Dont buy cheap tires, you'll end spending more money on tires in a year. Like Steve said dont buy Kumhos. I an have Escalade with DJM 2/3 lowering kit on 24's (awesome kit) but I had Kumhos and some cheap set that came with my rims that i bought on ebay and there sidewalls cracked and the ride horriable. A few guys I talked too had the same problem with sidewalls. Some people said run higher tire pressure same problem. Go with Pirellis every set of kumho low pro's i ever owned AND chickens too.......ALL ended up with splits in the sidewall. They still had no joke 30,000 miles of tread left on them (or more). I will never buy those again. All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916
krayzie92 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Report Posted January 5, 2011 So I think ima stick with pirelli then. Anybody knows what exact model will be good on 24's with a 3/5 DJM Kit? 2005 Tahoe 2 Kicker 15" L7's in Max Spec Box RF T2500-1bd 270 amp DC Power Alt Kinetik HC1800
DaJuice Posted January 5, 2011 Report Posted January 5, 2011 I run the 285/35/24 Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 2016 Ford Explorer 2014 Ford F-350 crew cab 2012 Cadillac CTS-V coupe 2008 Lexus GS430
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