Towing on 24's?

[whytry]

Does anybody know if it is ok to tow my Camaro on a flatbed trailer with my Escalade on 24's? I can't locate my stockers, now that I think about it they might have been on the side of the house we sold in San Jose, .... Don't really know where they are. I want to tow the Camaro to San Jose tomorrow and then drive it to Pleasanton with some friends in the morning on Saturday. Some of my buddies are going to help me tune it a little more tomorrow afternoon..

What do you think? starting point near Sac

[Goatman]

As long as they're good wheels. I towed my 36' enclosed trailer with Weld EVO 20's on it with no problems.

[whytry]

I've towed on 20's before too, but definitely not an enclosed trailer of that length. That makes me feel pretty good about doing this, but 24's with a 305/35/24... I thought I would post and see what other thoughts too.

[jy211]

We've towed on 23's with no issues...done it on 20's as well....as well as 33" super swampers

[Goatman]

Mine were 305/50/20's...

[PT Goat]

I've towed with my Silverado SS on 22s and 285/45s no problem, many thousand miles. Just make sure you're using trailer brakes with that much weight. The 24s alone will put a tax on stock brakes, let alone a loaded trailer.

[Doug Cooper]

The important issue is if the wheels are forged or cast. I've heard of cast wheels breaking/shattering under trailering loads. I believe all the OEM's larger diameter wheels are forged but after market wheels can be either and the lees expensive wheels are usually cast and DO NOT have the load capacty needed for towing a car trailer. Check to see what type of manufacturing process was used on your wheels and the load capacity.

[BonzoHansen]

I might add check the load rating on the tires too. W/O looking, did the Escalade come with LRC or LRD tires? (do they even make 3/4 ton escalades?)

[Steve1968LS2]

I always worry about the strain on the brakes with running incredibly heavy wheels like 24's, Add a trailer and it's even worse.

Wheels like that should only be sold with suspension and brake upgrade kits.. lol

[ViperBlue68]

The important issue is if the wheels are forged or cast. I've heard of cast wheels breaking/shattering under trailering loads. I believe all the OEM's larger diameter wheels are forged but after market wheels can be either and the lees expensive wheels are usually cast and DO NOT have the load capacty needed for towing a car trailer. Check to see what type of manufacturing process was used on your wheels and the load capacity.

X2 depends alot on the wheel design too most likely a multi spoke 24" wheel like I had on my escalade I would prolly suggest against it but its your call the braking does suck with 24's and adding 3500-4500 lbs. behind it does not help! only reason I tow with my 22's is because they are Weld Forged which can handle alot of stress...goodluck

[LMDGUY]

I always worry about the strain on the brakes with running incredibly heavy wheels like 24's, Add a trailer and it's even worse.

Wheels like that should only be sold with suspension and brake upgrade kits.. lol

I always try to sell brake uprades when I sell 24's but most people only want the look and dont understand the effects on there trucks/suv with the extra rotating mass

[BADVELLE]

I always worry about the strain on the brakes with running incredibly heavy wheels like 24's, Add a trailer and it's even worse.

Wheels like that should only be sold with suspension and brake upgrade kits.. lol

I agree completely, if you have not upgraded the braking especially, I would not tow anything, even with auxilliary braking on the trailer. By the way, why don't you check with the supplier/maker of the wheels concerning the integrity of their product, go to the source.

[whytry]

I agree too Steve and others, that's why I did the Bear upgrade on it the same day I got the wheels/tires. Also lowered it a little and added stiffer sway bars. The bigger brakes are a MUST when you have wheels this large in my opinion!!

I'm checking on the wheels today. thanks guys

[BADVELLE]

I agree too Steve and others, that's why I did the Bear upgrade on it the same day I got the wheels/tires. Also lowered it a little and added stiffer sway bars. The bigger brakes are a MUST when you have wheels this large in my opinion!!

I'm checking on the wheels today. thanks guys

It sounds like you are on top of things, great upgrade! It always amazes me when I look at some of these big wheel/tires combos these days, then see tiny drum or disc brake systems. At any rate, good luck with the tow and have fun at the show.

[harshman]

call the mfg of the wheels and find out what it is designed to support. next is the tire load rating. if all these will support the load then you are ok. my guess is that the mfg no longer exists or they will not support the load. most wheel mfg will sell quick and change names so as to limit liability.

i have a strong background in this area as i was a GM of a heavy trailer mfg.

[Goatman]

Towed my stuff to Ohio twice, plus countless trips to NH too... Never needed a brake upgrade. If you have the right truck for the load and trailer brakes that are good, no brake upgrade is necessary.


Especially for what they cost.


Now, a 1500 series truck pulling the kind of load I had with big wheels is another story all together. But the HD trucks don't need it. Even with GM's ****ty rotors!

[steemin]

Kinda sucks owning a big SUV and you can't tow anything behind it.

Scott