Automakers like General Motors are constantly trying to outdo each other with horsepower ratings, technology features, and more recently, wheel sizes. Now, it appears as though cross-town rival Ford will soon be offering more monstrous wheel sizes for its upcoming full-size SUVs, as evidenced in recent spy spots.
As covered by GM Authority sister publication, Ford Authority, recent spy photos capture a Ford Expedition prototype being tested on public roads and featuring 24-inch rims. Although there isn’t much detail regarding these new rollers, it’s expected that the refreshed 2025 Expedition will feature these wheels as an option.
It’s worth noting that the largest set of rims currently available on the Ford Expedition measure in at 22 inches. Additionally, it’s likely that the Lincoln Navigator will also receive 24-inch alloy wheels as well.
Of course, General Motors has already officially claimed that the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV will be the first modern production vehicle to feature 24-inch wheels. In fact, The General will soon offer this enormous wheel size on its entire refreshed 2024 full-size SUV lineup, which includes the following models:
If that wasn’t enough, GM design chief Michael Simcoe was quoted back in 2019 as saying that 24-inch and 26-inch wheel sizes were just over the horizon. Now, the question becomes, when will General Motors begin offering 26-inch rollers? And where will the measuring contest end?
2024 Chevy Tahoe with prototype wheels
In regard to the mid-cycle refresh of the GM full-size SUV lineup, the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade will all feature styling and technology upgrades for the upcoming 2024 model year. More specifically, the front and rear fascias will be revised, and the infotainment system will be updated.
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This is GM territory. Chrysler learned it with the Wagoneer. GM will further put the hammer down with an all new refresh 2024 models later this year. This should put more dust in their faces.
My wheels went from 22s to 17s and the appropriate tires were
put on them…the ride is more highway cushy and the off-road beach ride is stronger and easier on the vehicle (I don’t air down all the time). The truck seems to stand a little taller, too! As long as I stand with the big boys on the road and in the street, I’m truly loving it!
Never could understand taller wheels. When I first bought a 2012 Silverado I was impressed with the ride on 20″. Not as hard as first thought it would be. 22″ do nothing for me, now 24″? Rubber band tires just don’t ride well. Maybe for the race track but on local roads, no. Many upper trim levels have 22″ wheels. There needs to be an option for smaller wheels, not larger ones.
Why? Looks silly. Not for me.
I hate this trend. These tires cost a fortune for replacement. Rims are constantly bent from winter potholes and it’s too easy to get a scuff. I’ve had to do two bent rim repairs the last 21 months for my Avenir, and those are only 20s.
What is advantage of larger wheelz