How large of a tire/wheel?

[YoPengo]

Sold my 6" lifted truck with 35" tires and don't want to go that route again.

I Picked up a low miles Denali from a family member. It is a 2009 AWD with the 6.2.

I can't stand the way it sits or the running boards.

How large of a tire can I run with just a leveling kit in the front?

Will 33" fit?

Would you go with a 16" or 17" wheel (Cheaper tires than 20")?



I kind of like this look:

 

[RitcheyRch]

Please do not go for this look.


[video=youtube;BzNCEn2VwOo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNCEn2VwOo[/video]

 

[82daytona]

Please do not go for this look.


[video=youtube;BzNCEn2VwOo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNCEn2VwOo[/video]

Please go for this look [emoji23]

 

[Cole Trickle]

Do a 17-18" wheel with a 33" tire on a level kit.

16's are dead and I'm not even sure they would clear the brakes

 

[Englewood]

305/55/20 w/ very minor trimming on a leveling kit.
This is my old truck with that setup.

 

[Mandelon]

285's on 17's?

 

[82daytona]

Do a 17-18" wheel with a 33" tire on a level kit.

16's are dead and I'm not even sure they would clear the brakes

This and a bumper spacer

 

[3queens]

http://www.offroaders.com/tech/AT-MT-Tires/tire-hits-or-fits.htm

does it hit or does it fit

good info here :thumbsup

 

[SBMech]

Definitely check the caliper clearance before you buy anything, I'm pretty sure you can't run anything smaller than 18's.

There are several websites to get data from, here is one that popped up on the first search :

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/gmc/sierra-1500/

 

[River Runnin]

The ones you like in your post do look good! :thumbsup

http://www.amp-research.com/products/truckaccessories/powerstep/

 

[Flying_Lavey]

I'm 90% sure the base wheels on those years truck were 17" and they are the smallest you can run.

I'd suggest 285/70-17's. I think they have a great sidewall to wheel ratio and look great on leveled trucks.

 

[BoatCop]

The ones you like in your post do look good! :thumbsup

http://www.amp-research.com/products/truckaccessories/powerstep/

I've got the AMP power steps on my 2009 GMC.

The wheels are 20" take-offs from my '16 Tahoe on Goodyear Wrangler SR/A 175/55/R20 about $150 a piece.

Rides really nice on the Goodyears, and surprisingly quiet for the moderately aggressive tread.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Go now and get the insides of the rear wheel wells in the bed Rhino Lined.

16s probably won't fit around the brakes. I'd look at 18s at a minimum. Level the front with 33s and call it good.

 

[hold_j]

I went 2 inch leveling kit in the front with 20 inch fuels on 33s. No rubbing

Don't mind the model. My buddy decided to jump in the pic lol

 

[Cole Trickle]

I went 2 inch leveling kit in the front with 20 inch fuels on 33s. No rubbing
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Don't mind the model. My buddy decided to jump in the pic lol
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Had the same combo on my 11 and 13 silverado.......looked great

I don't wan't to do it on my 2014 because it killed my mpg....Thinking of selling the factory 20's and going with a 22" wheel and a standard factory size tire and lowering the rear 2".

 

[hold_j]

Had the same combo on my 11 and 13 silverado.......looked great

I don't wan't to do it on my 2014 because it killed my mpg....Thinking of selling the factory 20's and going with a 22" wheel and a standard factory size tire and lowering the rear 2".

Yeah it really does drop it quite a bit. I don't have that set up though anymore for this truck. Changed it within a month I did it because you just don't know how many "twins" you have driving around till you have it set up that way. Way to many lol. So I went and lowered it instead on 22's [emoji106]

 

[Cole Trickle]

Yeah it really does drop it quite a bit. I don't have that set up though anymore for this truck. Changed it within a month I did it because you just don't know how many "twins" you have driving around till you have it set up that way. Way to many lol. So I went and lowered it instead on 22's [emoji106]
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looks great....

Exactly what I would do if it was my truck.

4/6? Mcgaudy or Belltech?

Its my wife's truck and I have enough cars I actually drive to waste $$$ on....lol

I want to yank the side molding so bad but I know the truck will get door dinged the same day (I have your exact truck . White crew ltz)

 

[hold_j]

looks great....

Exactly what I would do if it was my truck.

4/6? Mcgaudy or Belltech?

Its my wife's truck and I have enough cars I actually drive to waste $$$ on....lol

I want to yank the side molding so bad but I know the truck will get door dinged the same day (I have your exact truck . White crew ltz)

Yeah 4/6 kit with helper bags for the rear. Went with mcghaughys. Yup exactly what would happen lol I was thinking the samething but they don't actually look bad with them on so decided to leave them.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Yeah 4/6 kit with helper bags for the rear. Went with mcghaughys. Yup exactly what would happen lol I was thinking the samething but they don't actually look bad with them on so decided to leave them.

I have the chrome molding,handles and mirrors...I actually prefer the LT color matched setup.

 

[skiracr]

F150 with a leveling kit. We just got 20's with a 33" tire. No rubbing, no issues!

 

[YoPengo]

How bad did it hit the MPG? I'm already @ 15.

I like the look of the 20" wheels. I just thought the tire costs were 30% more than a 17. 18" seem to be more expensive.

What's the best 20" wheel tire combo without looking like every other truck? I was looking at the Method/ BFG AT KO2's

Don't want to lower an AWD truck... Still need to make it out to the Desert bar. :beer

 

[Cole Trickle]

How bad did it hit the MPG? I'm already @ 15.

I like the look of the 20" wheels. I just thought the tire costs were 30% more than a 17. 18" seem to be more expensive.

What's the best 20" wheel tire combo without looking like every other truck? I was looking at the Method/ BFG AT KO2's

Don't want to lower an AWD truck... Still need to make it out to the Desert bar. :beer

With a level lift and 33" tires I bet you loose a solid 3 mpg.

I'm not a fan of 20's with 33's I think it looks funny personally. I like a 17-18" on 33"s.

20's look better with a 35-37" tire.

Personal preference.

 

[YoPengo]

With a level lift and 33" tires I bet you loose a solid 3 mpg.

I'm not a fan of 20's with 33's I think it looks funny personally. I like a 17-18" on 33"s.

20's look better with a 35-37" tire.

Personal preference.

3 mpg :eek

 

[460]

With a level lift and 33" tires I bet you loose a solid 3 mpg.

I'm not a fan of 20's with 33's I think it looks funny personally. I like a 17-18" on 33"s.

20's look better with a 35-37" tire.

Personal preference.

3 mpg :eek

New truck has 35's on a 18 in wheel. 5in lift and I'm at 14 mpg. I bet the same truck stock gets 17. 3 mpg is a very real number

 

[SBMech]

LOL 3 MPG...what are you guys....pussies?

Jesus most of the trucks I have ever owned with lifted suspension and big tires got like 6 mpg.

3 MPG will cost you a whole 5$ a tank more.....

 

[RitcheyRch]

Looks good.

I went 2 inch leveling kit in the front with 20 inch fuels on 33s. No rubbing
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Don't mind the model. My buddy decided to jump in the pic lol
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Lowered trucks look great.

Yeah it really does drop it quite a bit. I don't have that set up though anymore for this truck. Changed it within a month I did it because you just don't know how many "twins" you have driving around till you have it set up that way. Way to many lol. So I went and lowered it instead on 22's [emoji106]
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[Bobby V]

Leave it the way it is. I getting to old to be climbing into your trucks anymore.

 

[Joker]

Interested in seeing what you do as I'm looking for ideas as well. I like the lowered look, but not practical.

 

[YoPengo]

LOL 3 MPG...what are you guys....pussies?

Jesus most of the trucks I have ever owned with lifted suspension and big tires got like 6 mpg.

3 MPG will cost you a whole 5$ a tank more.....

$5.... That's like two Coors lights. [emoji13][emoji481]

 

[Joker]

$5.... That's like two Coors lights. [emoji13][emoji481]

Switch to Keystone Light and get bigger wheels.

 

[HavasuHank]

I had 285 tires on an 18" rim on my old LBZ. Perfect combo in my opinion and it barely rubbed ... if at all.

 

[CigAjerk]

I don't know....I will tell you next week.

17's sitting in the living room
285/70/17's being delivered by a buddy Monday
2" front end leveling kit should be here by Saturday

Just need to slap it all together and get it aligned.

 

[Runs2rch]

It is all about tire/wheel weight as well as a tire with lower rolling resistance.

Check out the Nitto Ridge Grappler. 285/65/18 which is a 33/11.50. Tire weighs 58 pounds. E rated. Run at 40-45psi. Ride is great.

I like Method Wheels. 18 inch wheel will be 23-28 depending on style. Run any under strut spacer. 2 inch level with Bilstein 5100's on factory height. Truck will ride, look and handle great.

My 6.2 with this combo averages a hand calculated 17-18 with a best of 22.9 on long trips. The Ridge Grappler is dead quiet, looks great, and performs well. I will never run another A/T tire after using these.

 

[Joker]

It is all about tire/wheel weight as well as a tire with lower rolling resistance.

Check out the Nitto Ridge Grappler. 285/65/18 which is a 33/11.50. Tire weighs 58 pounds. E rated. Run at 40-45psi. Ride is great.

I like Method Wheels. 18 inch wheel will be 23-28 depending on style. Run any under strut spacer. 2 inch level with Bilstein 5100's on factory height. Truck will ride, look and handle great.

My 6.2 with this combo averages a hand calculated 17-18 with a best of 22.9 on long trips. The Ridge Grappler is dead quiet, looks great, and performs well. I will never run another A/T tire after using these.

Pictures?

 

[Runs2rch]

Pictures?

Need to take a few. It looks just right and simple. Nice part with 11.5 tire is clearance in the wheel well in case you do hit a trail. There are a few gm forums that guys have posted a ton of different setups. Search leveled 2014 Silverado etc as an example.

 

[YoPengo]

Pictures?

X2. Let's see.

 

[Runs2rch]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/172755-28570r17-tires/

Scroll down a little. There is a white one that looks similar to mine. Post number 9.

 

[plaster dave]

I called cognito on the phone and told them the rims I was running and that I was using their stage 4 level kit and they told me the tire size I needed to run and not cut or trim the truck. Toyo 295/55/20 Soto no offset.
Here's my truck and tire and wheel.

 

[RitcheyRch]

Looks good.

I called cognito on the phone and told them the rims I was running and that I was using their stage 4 level kit and they told me the tire size I needed to run and not cut or trim the truck. Toyo 295/55/20 Soto no offset.
Here's my truck and tire and wheel.
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[CigAjerk]

Tossed on a front end leveling kit, wheels and tires last night.

Trimming is required.

 

[shippingguy]

Cognito Stage 4 on mine. Running a 295/60/R20 (measures 34")on the XD Series 825 Buck(20x9). ZERO trimming and ZERO Rubbing.

 

[getreal]

I have 325's on mine Put in a level kit (torsion keys), had to massage the sheet metal behind the tires.

 

[Runs2rch]

3/4 ton torsion will clear more tire than a 1/2 ton coilover set up the same.

 

[YoPengo]

Tossed on a front end leveling kit, wheels and tires last night.

Trimming is required.

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That is prefect. I just need your tire hookup. :thumbsup

 

[Andy01]

Paging Daytona82, he needs to post a picture of his truck. I think it's perfect.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Paging Daytona82, he needs to post a picture of his truck. I think it's perfect.

I heard he traded it for a bagged and body dropped 02 Chevy on some iroc rims...[emoji12][emoji41]

 

[82daytona]

Paging Daytona82, he needs to post a picture of his truck. I think it's perfect.

Thanks Andy! It's not for everyone. [emoji23]

 

[82daytona]

I heard he traded it for a bagged and body dropped 02 Chevy on some iroc rims...[emoji12][emoji41]

You wish fuker [emoji182]

 

[82daytona]

Thanks Andy! It's not for everyone. [emoji23]

for those who say it doesn't go off road [emoji41]

 

[69 1/2]

These are 285/55-20 with a three inch lift in front and one inch in back.

I use rear air bags to level the load when trailering.