2021 Leveling/Larger tires

[frofrodawg]

Picking up my White Z71 this week. Looking for input on levels, max tire size, etc. Heard a rumor the wheel wells were a bit larger for bigger set up. Thinking about running a 295/60/20 if possible.

Thanks
DW

Do you think 33x12.50r22 tires will work with the frint and rear level kit?

 

[TexasTZ71]

Do you think 33x12.50r22 tires will work with the frint and rear level kit?

Do what I do and call 4Wheelparts and they will tell you what will and will not fit. GM finally stopped with the square wheel Wells on trucks and suvs which helps but it will all come down to offset.
If I recall my convo, was told the stock 20” on the Z would not be compatible with the offset I’d need to stuff a ton of rubber under there. The level and the 3.5” RC lift have the same max tire size FYI.
I decided to go for 35’s or 37’s so imma have to go new rims with the rough country 6”. Once I was told I’d need new rims for 35’s I said f it let’s go all in.

 

[DWSmoot]

Do you think 33x12.50r22 tires will work with the frint and rear level kit?

Yes there are plenty of people running them with stock offset.

 

[frofrodawg]

Do what I do and call 4Wheelparts and they will tell you what will and will not fit. GM finally stopped with the square wheel Wells on trucks and suvs which helps but it will all come down to offset.
If I recall my convo, was told the stock 20” on the Z would not be compatible with the offset I’d need to stuff a ton of rubber under there. The level and the 3.5” RC lift have the same max tire size FYI.
I decided to go for 35’s or 37’s so imma have to go new rims with the rough country 6”. Once I was told I’d need new rims for 35’s I said f it let’s go all in.

 

[frofrodawg]

Im going with a 22inch replica +24 offset. The stock 20inch is a +28. So I think Ill be fine. And I did call 4wheel and they told me to call Rough Country. Rough Country tells me the 2inch level kit isn’t compatible with the 21 Z but tells me it will bolt up. Said because they cant verify if the travel on the ball joints and axles would be to great. I see people running the RC level kits and I would assume it must work if there doing it. I was just worried about the 12.50 wide tire rubbing the UCA or steering link. Plastic I can trim.

 

[DWSmoot]

Im going with a 22inch replica +24 offset. The stock 20inch is a +28. So I think Ill be fine. And I did call 4wheel and they told me to call Rough Country. Rough Country tells me the 2inch level kit isn’t compatible with the 21 Z but tells me it will bolt up. Said because they cant verify if the travel on the ball joints and axles would be to great. I see people running the RC level kits and I would assume it must work if there doing it. I was just worried about the 12.50 wide tire rubbing the UCA or steering link. Plastic I can trim.

I had mine installed at 4WP and they called their Rough Country rep from the store while I was there.

 

[Hansfingas]

Just got my wife a Z71 about a month ago. Pretty excited . Without doing the lift/level what are guys able to get on there for a max tire size? I was thinking of a 22” rim with some nitto ridge grapplers

 

[olyelr]

Just got my wife a Z71 about a month ago. Pretty excited . Without doing the lift/level what are guys able to get on there for a max tire size? I was thinking of a 22” rim with some nitto ridge grapplers

The factory size is getting close to max. Ive actually heard of people having issues with the factory 22” wheel/tire rubbing. Have also seem pics of a 33x12.5 ridge graps on stock 22’s and the guy claimed no rub.

 

[Pimpin Frog]

Just put a set of Black Rhino 18x8.5 Stadium (0 Offset) wheels on Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires (275/70R18). Stock Z71 suspension no leveling kit, no trimming. I have the SLIGHTEST rub when fully cranked right in reverse going down a steep driveway onto level ground only at the front right corner; not ever the drivers side front. Haven't been able to get any rubbing under any other conditions.

 

[VAguy68]

Just put a set of Black Rhino 18x8.5 Stadium (0 Offset) wheels on Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires (275/70R18). Stock Z71 suspension no leveling kit, no trimming. I have the SLIGHTEST rub when fully cranked right in reverse going down a steep driveway onto level ground only at the front right corner; not ever the drivers side front. Haven't been able to get any rubbing under any other conditions.

That looks great! BTW, how do the Falkens ride compared to stock?

 

[Fireslayer308]

Leveled today. For those looking to level, I installed a Motofab 1” strut extension. Anything more than 1” on these new Tahoe’s (at least the Z71) will put the front end higher than the back. This is within 1/8” of level per the dealership measurement. Have noticed no change in ride with the lower strut extension.

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Looking for a set of black Z71 emblems. Are those black chrome or matte black? Hard to tell from the picture. I'm about to install the 2" Rough country lift on mine next week. Doing 285/60R/20 Ridge Grapplers with wheel spacers on the stock wheels. I'll post pics once it's all done!

 

[KCNCWOLF]

Looking for a set of black Z71 emblems. Are those black chrome or matte black? Hard to tell from the picture. I'm about to install the 2" Rough country lift on mine next week. Doing 285/60R/20 Ridge Grapplers with wheel spacers on the stock wheels. I'll post pics once it's all done!

How did the install go. Just got my 22 z71 2 days ago and want to make some changes. Was thinking about using the RC 2 inch. You have any pics?

 

[Fireslayer308]

How did the install go. Just got my 22 z71 2 days ago and want to make some changes. Was thinking about using the RC 2 inch. You have any pics?

There was a delay in my Ridge Grappler tires getting delivered by FedEx. Plan is to have everything installed Friday now if they show up in a timely fashion. I'll definitely post pictures once everything is complete.

 

[CodyMaverick]

22x10 -12

33x12.50

No level/lift

 

[ToddZ71]

 

[ToddZ71]

 

[ToddZ71]

Sorry to spam, but this is first Tahoe / Yukon I've seen with 35s.

 

[RHStansbury]

Wescott builds some great products, I’m really looking forward to the lift hitting the market.

 

[KCNCWOLF]

Here is some before and after. 2022 Tahoe Z71 with Rough Country Level Lift, Black Rhino Wheels 20x9 0 offset and 295/60/20 Nitto Recon Grapplers (33.94x11.7). I also replace the ugly grill and fender emblems with black ones. Slight rub at full lock on both sides near the rear of the fender well, fixed with minor cutting. Slight rub on driver side at the front of fender well, fixed with minor cutting behind the felt. Rubbing only occurred at full lock out. Hope this helps those trying to plan a build!!

 

[KCNCWOLF]

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