Not sure what they weighed (I just liked the way they looked) but you have an excellent point! Weld makes an exceptional wheel and a 20" Weld wheel may weigh as much as a typical 18" wheel. The upsprung weight issue is the thing that creates the braking issue. I did consider Weld but those wheels are very expensive. But if you don't have a budget I'd go with 20 inch Weld's definately. Also, I think 20" is the max you should go. You can still put "meaty" tires on to maintain the off raod look of the H2. Here's my old Pewter H2 with 20's. I think it's a good balance.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by greenhummer:
hi Kacyk,
What weight were the Leixani's? I see that Evo make some pretty lightweight forged wheels for the truck (32-36 lbs). Also, do you know the stock wheel offset? I'm sure I could dredge it off the board somewhere.
thanks,
Greenhummer
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kacyk:
If safety is your concern I would first start with your desire to go above an 18" wheel. I had 20" Lexani's on my H2 and although the ride was okay, the braking was horrible. When I went with 18" rims on my wife's H2, the brakes worked as good as stock.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by greenhummer:
Looking at either putting on 22" or 24" wheels with lower profile tires that will improve the handling and braking of the H2.
I'd prefer to get lighter (still strong) wheels on the truck. The look is not critical. i.e. not putting on spinners!
Would keep the original wheel/tire set for offroading weekends or trips to snowy places. The weather that I usually have to drive in is either dry or a bit rainy. Sometimes it is a LOT rainy.
Any suggestions? I don't want really *heavy* wheels that will slow down the acceleration and adversely affect the braking of the vehicle.
thanks,
Greenhummer '05 H2 SUV </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>