Starting a new thread regarding mounting my 2014 OEM wheels to my 2026

revmanii · June 23

So, lot's of googling and reading, and a trial fit found, that indeed they hit the newer fatter caliper. I did some re-testing today, and found just 3/16" worth of washers was enough for the wheel to spin freely. I added 2 more on each, and again it spun freely. Tested lock to lock with the 4 washers, about 5/16" not quite the 3/8" Im considering, but pretty close. No issues. I've been looking at the BORA .375" spacers and using extended lugnuts to get back lost thread due to the spacer. All the ET lugs I've seen are all .33" reach inside the wheel lug holes. For those that don't like spacers or think they're unsafe, I think it depends on what type of spacers you're using and making sure you get good quality hubcentric ones, and if you're using bolt on ones, regular mainenance, checking the spacer lugs. Not wanting or needing that much spread. Looking for the minimum that will let me run these rims and tires. it does look to stick out a little, but I really want put these on. and use the stock all-terrains in the winter.

Edited June 23 by revmanii

StingerZ16 · June 24

I assume the Picture is the 2014 wheels.

I had similar ones on my 2012.

I like those.

Atlas · June 24

I get preference in appearance, but if this were my truck I don't think adding the additional complexity and liability of washer/spacers and still having minimal caliper clearance would be worth forcing the fit of 2014 wheels on a 2026. I do agree with you, hub-centric spacers are probably the "best" way to go if you have to run any spacer at all.

Is there a newer T1 style wheel you could swap without additional hardware or clearance issues?

Silverado4x4 · June 24

I would be highly surprised you don't get any vibration from using washers instead of doing it the right way, washers will not allow the rim to sit flush against the rotor hub. Washers don't have the exact thickness from washer to washer.

newdude · June 24

Washers? I hope you aren't serious about just running washers. Or using them with spacers.

Either do spacers, or get new wheels.

Silverado4x4 · June 24

25 minutes ago, newdude said:

Washers? I hope you aren't serious about just running washers. Or using them with spacers.

Either do spacers, or get new wheels.

100% agree, you will lose alot of strength by using washers your studs will be carrying all the weight. You are setting yourself up for a disaster.

revmanii · June 24

Washers were just for fitment check obviously. I'd never drive it that way. I checked one front tire. Its turns fine with about .165" washer pack.

Edited June 24 by revmanii

revmanii · June 24

4 hours ago, StingerZ16 said:

I assume the Picture is the 2014 wheels.

I had similar ones on my 2012.

I like those.

Yeah, there's a ton of them out there. You see them on a lot of extended cab Silverados, but I think they look great on a std cab/std bed, and you rarely see that. In the 12 years I've been running them, I think I've only seen 1, maybe 2 other std cabs running them.

revmanii · June 24

3 hours ago, Atlas said:

I get preference in appearance, but if this were my truck I don't think adding the additional complexity and liability of washer/spacers and still having minimal caliper clearance would be worth forcing the fit of 2014 wheels on a 2026. I do agree with you, hub-centric spacers are probably the "best" way to go if you have to run any spacer at all.

Is there a newer T1 style wheel you could swap without additional hardware or clearance issues?

Yeah, I'm struggling with it. I'd love to put them on. I've done enough research to believe the BORA .375" spacers with extended lug nuts would be a solid, safe solution. I'm not that worried about the spacer thing, other than the cost to do it right. As for new wheels, I look at new wheels, and they all look the same to me. Way too busy. I'm old school I like them simple not to mention how much the new aftermarket wheels cost.

Edited June 24 by revmanii

newdude · June 24

41 minutes ago, revmanii said:

Yeah, I'm struggling with it. I'd love to put them on. I've done enough research to believe the BORA .375" spacers with extended lug nuts would be a solid, safe solution. I'm not that worried about the spacer thing, other than the cost to do it right. As for new wheels, I look at new wheels, and they all look the same to me. Way too busy. I'm old school I like them simple not to mention how much the new aftermarket wheels cost.

OE replica wheels are always a great option, and they are the same factory designs from 2019-newer trucks. Search results – OE Wheels

You can do plenty of the newer style 18" wheel options in different finishes. Good quality too, I've ran this brand before.

Edited June 24 by newdude

Atlas · June 24

1 hour ago, revmanii said:

Yeah, I'm struggling with it. I'd love to put them on. I've done enough research to believe the BORA .375" spacers with extended lug nuts would be a solid, safe solution. I'm not that worried about the spacer thing, other than the cost to do it right. As for new wheels, I look at new wheels, and they all look the same to me. Way too busy. I'm old school I like them simple not to mention how much the new aftermarket wheels cost.

Absolutely. And they do look good on there. But if you are thinking of maybe going with another style, I like the idea of OE replica wheels mentioned above. Or even a set of OE take-offs from someone who has done a wheel swap.

When I had my 2020 LT/Z71 crew cab, I considered swapping the base wheel for a set of 18" trail boss wheels. Some people don't like all black wheels but I really like the pattern. Of course now I have a TB so I don't think about swapping wheels anymore.

revmanii · June 24

1 hour ago, Atlas said:

Absolutely. And they do look good on there. But if you are thinking of maybe going with another style, I like the idea of OE replica wheels mentioned above. Or even a set of OE take-offs from someone who has done a wheel swap.

When I had my 2020 LT/Z71 crew cab, I considered swapping the base wheel for a set of 18" trail boss wheels. Some people don't like all black wheels but I really like the pattern. Of course now I have a TB so I don't think about swapping wheels anymore.

The wheels I want to put on are takeoffs. I bought them at the same time I bought my 2014 Silverado. I have come across a vendor that appears to sell replicas of these, but they still won't fit my 2026 without spacers from what I've been able to tell. Their fitment years for the wheel stop at '22 if I remember correctly.

Coastie05 · Thursday at 10:25 AM

You already know what I think about spacers but I will say those wheels do look great on your truck. Either way, I hope you find an outcome you’re happy with.