Anybody else get the 20s on their Denali?

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Silly, huh? Why not 33's, 35's or bigger since, let's face it, 22's are really not a big deal.....
 

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Silly, huh? Why not 33's, 35's or bigger since, let's face it, 22's are really not a big deal.....
As i said, to ME it looks silly. But were you referring to me saying 22s are silly in my opinion, or the post right before mone saying 20s are silly?
 
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Hey all, starting to think snow tires/wheels (yes, it is August in MN, but winter comes quick here).

My preference would be to go w/ 20's for the winters.
Does anyone know if the 20's work with the "Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD"
Air ride seems to force you to 22's, wondering if there is some sort of clearance issue or something.

I guess the question, anyone have 20's on their Denali w/ Air Ride?
Apparently, you can do 20's w/ the Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD on AT4...
 

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Hey all, starting to think snow tires/wheels (yes, it is August in MN, but winter comes quick here).

My preference would be to go w/ 20's for the winters.
Does anyone know if the 20's work with the "Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD"
Air ride seems to force you to 22's, wondering if there is some sort of clearance issue or something.

I guess the question, anyone have 20's on their Denali w/ Air Ride?
Apparently, you can do 20's w/ the Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD on AT4...
It's my understanding that air-ride automatically adjust ride height according to rode conditions while magnetic ride uses sensors to read road conditions and dampin shocks for better stability. Air-Ride (F47) requires 22" wheels
 

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It's my understanding that air-ride automatically adjust ride height according to rode conditions while magnetic ride uses sensors to read road conditions and dampin shocks for better stability. Air-Ride (F47) requires 22" wheels
 

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It's my understanding that air-ride automatically adjust ride height according to rode conditions while magnetic ride uses sensors to read road conditions and dampin shocks for better stability. Air-Ride (F47) requires 22" wheels
Only on the Denali...Air Ride on the AT4 ships w/ 20's...

Maybe its the combo of Air Ride and Mag Ride control which needs additional wheel clearance?
 

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Hey all, starting to think snow tires/wheels (yes, it is August in MN, but winter comes quick here).

My preference would be to go w/ 20's for the winters.
Does anyone know if the 20's work with the "Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD"
Air ride seems to force you to 22's, wondering if there is some sort of clearance issue or something.

I guess the question, anyone have 20's on their Denali w/ Air Ride?
Apparently, you can do 20's w/ the Premium Capability Package w/ Active Response 4WD on AT4...
Spoke w/ my dealer today, they double checked w/ the Techs and the Service Info. Was told I can run 20's using the stock 20" tire size (275/60R20) with no issues, as long as I keep the 28mm Offset so it clears the caliper. So, my Winter Tire Plan may be to go to the 20's. Which is good, because there seem to be many more winter tire options in the 275/60R20 size than the 275/50R22. Also, lots more 20" takeoffs available out there from Sierra and Silverados than 22's.
 

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Spoke w/ my dealer today, they double checked w/ the Techs and the Service Info. Was told I can run 20's using the stock 20" tire size (275/60R20) with no issues, as long as I keep the 28mm Offset so it clears the caliper. So, my Winter Tire Plan may be to go to the 20's. Which is good, because there seem to be many more winter tire options in the 275/60R20 size than the 275/50R22. Also, lots more 20" takeoffs available out there from Sierra and Silverados than 22's.
Picked up a set of 20x9, 28mm offset takeoffs from a Silverado last evening, mounted one on my Denali, cleared the caliper so that part is good. Must admit, didn't lower the vehicle off the jack to check for any interference w/ compressed suspension parts, but didn't seem like it was going to be an issue.
 

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It's my understanding that air-ride automatically adjust ride height according to rode conditions while magnetic ride uses sensors to read road conditions and dampin shocks for better stability. Air-Ride (F47) requires 22" wheels

Can you provide a source? I'd like to read more into this as "premium capability" and 22's don't exactly mix.

I wonder if you can put the eLSD into a custom order without air ride and simply use the magnetic shocks.
 

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It's just GM being greedy and forcing you into additional options. Air ride doesn't require 22" wheels (hence the Z71 having 20" wheels with air ride), however, GM won't let you order air ride without adding wheels out of simple greed. No physical limitations.
 

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Yep, to each their own. Personally 20’s look hideous on these rigs. What an eye sore.

This is what I see when not on 22’s. Looking like Mario Kart. Different strokes for different folks…
 

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Yep, to each their own. Personally 20’s look hideous on these rigs. What an eye sore.

This is what I see when not on 22’s. Looking like Mario Kart. Different strokes for different folks…
Well, you must have bad vision. Actually the 275/60R20 tires are 0.2" larger in diameter than the 275/50R22's. So, the wheel well is more full w/ the 20" than the 22", it is just filled w/ Rubber instead of metal.

Full disclosure, I have 22's (Factory Standard) on my rig. But may run the 20's for Winter Tires.
 

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Well, you must have bad vision. Actually the 275/60R20 tires are 0.2" larger in diameter than the 275/50R22's. So, the wheel well is more full w/ the 20" than the 22", it is just filled w/ Rubber instead of metal.

Full disclosure, I have 22's (Factory Standard) on my rig. But may run the 20's for Winter Tires.

Touché.
 
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