better tires for my new 2023 Yukon Denali

[Jocko PDX]

I ended up selling the stock 22’s, didn’t want to mess with the overall diameter of the tires. I got the generic RST 20’s take offs and wrapped them with the Vredestein Pinza A/T since TireRack has some good reviews on them.

-So far they have been solid in the rain.
-20’s have way more tire options. The Defenders were the other contender.
-I think low profiles are just silly.

Compared to the stock Bridgestones I think they ride about the same. Can’t notice road noise. The only thing I can maybe say is that they transfer more road feel after about 75MPH. That or they were poorly balanced. But that same feel is not noticeable on a smooth concrete freeway.

If anyone has these Pinza tires pleas feel free to share your thoughts. These are my first set of A/T’s. Here they are the day they were mounted.

View attachment 411633

wow that looks great

 

[Jocko PDX]

I'm in ND, lots of snow and ice.

The last few trucks I've swapped out the factory tires for BFG AT KO2's at delivery; zero complaints. Also running a set of Wildpeaks on the kids Jeep (didn't get the KO2's due to sizing issue).

Ram ecoDiesel just did 82k miles on a set of the KO2's.
Wife's '21 Denali XL has 30k on a set of KO2's right now.

I'd go either KO2 or Wildpeak over the LTX's for ice/snow. I like the KO2 better then the Wildpeak for road noise. Rotate any of these choices every 10k at minimum.

I ran the BFG K02's on my suburban for 20 years I love them, but they are not available in any size for this rim apparantly

 

[Jocko PDX]

I love these tire from Cooper. I tow about 6500lbs. Best tire I have had and they look great too.

which cooper? did you mean to send an attachment?

 

[Jocko PDX]

ok I see it now duh

 

[Jocko PDX]

what size cooper did you put on? any pics?

 

[steiny93]

I ran the BFG K02's on my suburban for 20 years I love them, but they are not available in any size for this rim apparantly

You gotta go KO2 in the 295/50R22

 

[EddieC]

I had Cooper SRX and scrapped them halfway through their life. Terrible tires in the snow especially compared to Michelin LTX.

 

[Jocko PDX]

You gotta go KO2 in the 295/50R22

all the shops are saying this tire won't fit...

 

[steiny93]

all the shops are saying this tire won't fit...

In KO2 land the 295/50R22 is 33.7" tall
A typical 295/50R22 is 32.9" tall

Wife's '21 has BA AT KO's in 275/60R20's which are also 32.9"; but their is a pile of room.

What specifically are the shops saying rubs? It's .8 of an inch.

 

[olyelr]

In KO2 land the 295/50R22 is 33.7" tall
A typical 295/50R22 is 32.9" tall

Wife's '21 has BA AT KO's in 275/60R20's which are also 32.9"; but their is a pile of room.

What specifically are the shops saying rubs? It's .8 of an inch.

A 295/50/22 is a 33.6” tire when calculating the math. Bfg’s are notorious for measuring less than advertised, so i would assume they are barely 33’s.

 

[olyelr]

all the shops are saying this tire won't fit...

They will physically fit, guaranteed. However, the tire manufacturer does recommend a minimum rim width of 8.5”…but i think factory rims are 9” wide, no?

 

[Jocko PDX]

They will physically fit, guaranteed. However, the tire manufacturer does recommend a minimum rim width of 8.5”…but i think factory rims are 9” wide, no?

how do I confirm my rim width?

 

[olyelr]

how do I confirm my rim width?

Everything online says they are 9” wide. It would be stamped into the back of them somewhere i would think, but i have never looked.

 

[olyelr]

Heres some stats…

 

[Vladimir2306]

I read the forum and see that more aggressive tires are popular with most people. My Yukon is driven mostly in the city or on highways on paved roads. And for such conditions the most suitable IMHO are road tires. Therefore, to replace the standard tires, I bought a Michelin Primacy SUV. Very soft and quiet tires)))

 

[EddieC]

I read the forum and see that more aggressive tires are popular with most people. My Yukon is driven mostly in the city or on highways on paved roads. And for such conditions the most suitable IMHO are road tires. Therefore, to replace the standard tires, I bought a Michelin Primacy SUV. Very soft and quiet tires)))

Agree with that. We drive too far to listen to tire droning.

 

[Jocko PDX]

I think I am going with a 285 50 22 Nitto Ricon Grappler AT They are $2100 installed at Discount tire. Does anyone have experience with these? here is an ebay link to see what they look like in my size:

Set of 4 '11-'24 Chevy 2500 3500 22" Black Rims 285/55R22 Nitto Recon Grapplers | eBay

These wheels will work with 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 (Single Rear Wheel Models only). 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Finish: Gloss Black.

www.ebay.com

 

[olyelr]

I think I am going with a 285 50 22 Nitto Ricon Grappler AT They are $2100 installed at Discount tire. Does anyone have experience with these? here is an ebay link to see what they look like in my size:

Set of 4 '11-'24 Chevy 2500 3500 22" Black Rims 285/55R22 Nitto Recon Grapplers | eBay

These wheels will work with 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 & 3500 (Single Rear Wheel Models only). 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD. 2011-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Finish: Gloss Black.

www.ebay.com

Are those factory oem wheels? I see they are stamped being 8.5” wide…

 

[salisburyv]

I made the switch to the pirelli scorpion as3 tires on my avalanche because they came stock on my wife's Grand Cherokee Summit. I love these tires. I live in New england and haven't had any trouble on any terrain, not that i go off road or anything, lol

 

[BrentLav]

I just picked up a new 2023 XL Denali and had the dealer swap out the OE tires for my favs, the BFG AT KO2, in a 295/50 R22.