Hi all. Just got my new 2021 Denali Xl diesel 4wd yesterday and it’s already in the shop for a chrome delete. My dream car is attached. The rims that I want are 24 inch koko kuture kapans. This brand/model does not come in a 22 inch 6 lug for my Yukon. I absolutely love the look of the 24s and am now hearing conflicting information from various people in the industry.
To start, I live in Orange County, California, where roads are almost meticulous and pot-holes are extremely rare. I would use this car as a daily driver, but maybe drive 10 miles a day. Once or twice a year, we would drive to the mountains (hence the purchase of the 4wd) and I would have the new rims swapped for the stock 20s for the time period when we are in the mountains.
So here’s my dilemma:
The tire guys says that switching them out is no problem. Recommends getting sensors on all tires (stock and new) and also recommends getting a tire with more rubber, so a 305-40-24, which only 3 companies make (landsail, toyo, Yokohama). Would the additional rubber on a 24 cause rubbing? I heard the new 2021s have a bigger fender opening (sorry if that’s not the technical term, I’m a rookie). Would the additional rubber look weird, or still look good? Would the additional rubber give more protection against potholes, etc? Would I still be at the same risk of bent rims? (The rim manufacturer gives a 5 year warranty against bends, so my tire guy says) Smoother ride? Overall, would you guys recommend the tires with the additional rubber? Would I be making a mistake by getting 24s and enjoying the aesthetics but setting myself up for issues? Should I just get 22s in a different rim and call it a day? My husband will lose his **** if I get 24s and have issues causing monetary loss (despite a pricey car, we saved and saved and saved to get this car and can’t really afford monetary problems). Hence, why the tire guy is recommending the tire with additional rubber. Says it will have as much rubber as a oem 22 and won’t have any issues.
Please help me.
To start, I live in Orange County, California, where roads are almost meticulous and pot-holes are extremely rare. I would use this car as a daily driver, but maybe drive 10 miles a day. Once or twice a year, we would drive to the mountains (hence the purchase of the 4wd) and I would have the new rims swapped for the stock 20s for the time period when we are in the mountains.
So here’s my dilemma:
The tire guys says that switching them out is no problem. Recommends getting sensors on all tires (stock and new) and also recommends getting a tire with more rubber, so a 305-40-24, which only 3 companies make (landsail, toyo, Yokohama). Would the additional rubber on a 24 cause rubbing? I heard the new 2021s have a bigger fender opening (sorry if that’s not the technical term, I’m a rookie). Would the additional rubber look weird, or still look good? Would the additional rubber give more protection against potholes, etc? Would I still be at the same risk of bent rims? (The rim manufacturer gives a 5 year warranty against bends, so my tire guy says) Smoother ride? Overall, would you guys recommend the tires with the additional rubber? Would I be making a mistake by getting 24s and enjoying the aesthetics but setting myself up for issues? Should I just get 22s in a different rim and call it a day? My husband will lose his **** if I get 24s and have issues causing monetary loss (despite a pricey car, we saved and saved and saved to get this car and can’t really afford monetary problems). Hence, why the tire guy is recommending the tire with additional rubber. Says it will have as much rubber as a oem 22 and won’t have any issues.
Please help me.
