Rim Choices 2007 GMC Yukon 2500

[Nap73]

What’s up guys

Thinking about getting some new shoes for the chariot. Need some opinions

2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 stock suspension. Would level if I absolutely had to but would rather not.

I’d like to get some larger more aggressive looking AT tires so take that into consideration.

Appreciated any input




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[Matt_]

With careful trimming I fit 305/60/18 stock, wheels were 9" wide +18mm offset.

 

[Nap73]

With careful trimming I fit 305/60/18 stock, wheels were 9" wide +18mm offset.

Got any pics ?


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[Joseph Garcia]

I don't have the 2500 truck, but on my standard 07 XL Denali, I am running 305/50x20 tires (not LT tires) on stock rims with no rubbing.

 

[avalonandl]

Keeping stock wheels ? they are 6.5 wide so limited tire choices 265 MAX!!!

8 lugs and LT Tires are a must.

Michelin Defenders....

 

[Nap73]

Keeping stock wheels ? they are 6.5 wide so limited tire choices 265 MAX!!!

8 lugs and LT Tires are a must.

Michelin Defenders....

Don’t want to because the aren’t wide enough.


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[Matt_]

Got any pics ?


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For some reason I'm missing most pics on my phone. There are a bunch in my build thread, of the trimming as well.

 

[Nap73]

For some reason I'm missing most pics on my phone. There are a bunch in my build thread, of the trimming as well.

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Brother that’s the look I like. Truck looks mean AF. How’s the width ?


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[Nap73]

I don't have the 2500 truck, but on my standard 07 XL Denali, I am running 305/50x20 tires (not LT tires) on stock rims with no rubbing.

Let me see a pic


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[ivin74]

Keeping stock wheels ? they are 6.5 wide so limited tire choices 265 MAX!!!

8 lugs and LT Tires are a must.

Michelin Defenders....

I've seen 2500s withh305's on stock wheels and a 2" lift in the past. They look good.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Let me see a pic


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Pics are in my Signature space. The Defender tire has a street appearance, and not a gnarly off-road look.

 

[Matt_]

Brother that’s the look I like. Truck looks mean AF. How’s the width ?


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Came out perfect IMO. Right at the edge of the fenders

 

[Nap73]

Came out perfect IMO. Right at the edge of the fenders

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That’s pretty much the look I’m going for. I looked in your build thread and you described the trimming but I didn’t see any pics. How involved/extensive was the trim?


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[Matt_]

That’s pretty much the look I’m going for. I looked in your build thread and you described the trimming but I didn’t see any pics. How involved/extensive was the trim?


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Front bumper supports cut, then reshape the liner with a heat gun, zip tie to hold it back

Pic of passenger side

Pic of driver side complete

Norcal fender mod for the firewall side of the wheel well

Self tapper to hold the liner back

 

[wilcfr]

Front bumper supports cut, then reshape the liner with a heat gun, zip tie to hold it back

Pic of passenger side
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Pic of driver side complete
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Norcal fender mod for the firewall side of the wheel well

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Self tapper to hold the liner back

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Hope you don't get much snow or slush in your neck of the woods. It would take much to booger up you turning radius with that little clearance.

 

[Matt_]

Hope you don't get much snow or slush in your neck of the woods. It would take much to booger up you turning radius with that little clearance.

Clearance is not any different than stock. Add bigger tires, trim and reshape liners to get clearance back. Stock tires damn near touch the liners at full lock.

It's a complete non issue. I love the snow

 

[Nap73]

Brother that’s the look I like. Truck looks mean AF. How’s the width ?


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Only issue is I’m not really looking to cut up my truck. I’d trim some plastic but definitely no and metal.What’s the biggest I could fit without all the metal trimming ?


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[Matt_]

Only issue is I’m not really looking to cut up my truck. I’d trim some plastic but definitely no and metal.What’s the biggest I could fit without all the metal trimming ?


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It's not hard to do and isn't visible once the liner is on. You basically make one "cut", then fold the two flaps of metal up onto the firewall. No structural or cosmetic changes. I smooth all edges and put a few layers of oil based epoxy for protection. Have done this on every GM truck I've had.