What tires did you switch to?

[Blueinterceptor]

275/55R20 is the standard optional size

I like a little more aggressive tire for the snow and a little off roading during hunting season

I was using Michelin’s at2 but they were discontinued this year

I am considering Goodyear’s
Trail runner at. Goodyear’s wrangleron/off road with Kevlar
Michelin’s defender ms

Firestone’s destination at

What are the experiences and choices you’ve made?

 

[CleverNDGuy]

I spend most of my time on blacktop rain and snow and next to none in Mudd.
For example as soon as I make a decision I will be driving to the N E area for work. 2000 miles on blacktop and potentially snow /ice mix.

I'm leaning towards the Firestone Destination A/T. Tread looks suitable for my application.

I just need to find out it they are compatible with say a - 44 offset 20x12 rim selection or do I need to make some adjustments somewhere.

 

[Countryboy07]

Been very happy with my Falken Wildpeak AT/3's. They are snow and ice rated as well.

 

[Vector]

Good thread topic as I will need to replace the 285/45/R22 Bridgestones on my 2015 Escalade ESV soon, and was wondering the same thing.
Needless to say here in FL, I do not have to deal with snow, and am looking for good road tires with traction and a smooth/quiet ride?

 

[VikYukon]

Good thread topic as I will need to replace the 285/45/R22 Bridgestones on my 2015 Escalade ESV soon, and was wondering the same thing.
Needless to say here in FL, I do not have to deal with snow, and am looking for good road tires with traction and a smooth/quiet ride?

I’ve been happy with my Michelin Defenders on my 15i Yukon in FL. They are quiet but excellent traction-wise.

 

[Kpwweb]

I was considering Toyo, Nitto or Cooper. I decided I wanted "buy American" so I went Cooper. (I wouldn't run Goodyear on my child's pull-along wagon!).

I choose the Zeon LTZ in 305/50r20 and LOVE them! They rub some and hum some, but are a great tire with great looks. So far they are excellent in rain--no snow (too cold!).

 

[06 Yukon XL]

Michelin LTX MS2 for summer, Michelin LTX Wintr for the winter.

 

[cheyenne383]

Michelin is always a safe bet, the Defenders have great reviews and testimonials.

I swear by BFG All Terrains but my tyipcal driving is a bit different up here.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Michelin LTX MS2 for summer, Michelin LTX Wintr for the winter.

What are ltx wintr?

 

[06 Yukon XL]

Winter version of the LTX tire

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Been very happy with my Falken Wildpeak AT/3's. They are snow and ice rated as well.

I've got the previous version (Wildpeak AT1's) in 275/65/20's and love them so far. Have maybe 2000 miles on them in varied conditions, from dry, bare roads to wet, slushy snow, and they handle it all.

 

[LJPinDrakeND]

Although my size is different, 265-70/17, I've put several different tires on this vehicle in the past 140K miles. OEM, Bridgestones, Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac, and most recently, Hankook Dynapro AT/M's.

Of them all, the Wrangler Duratrac was ok, but the ride became annoying after a few thousand miles. Still, they did good in all weather conditions on the highway. For a vehicle that regularly carries my family in the winters up here, that's what's important.

When they wore out, I replaced them with the Hankook Dynapro's. They seem to have a damn good grip on heavily packed snow and ice.

Full disclosure: One of the wheel hubs went bad and the front struts were wore out, so had to replace them and get it aligned.

 

[swathdiver]

275/55R20 is the standard optional size

Off-roading with 20s?

 

[BigDaddy13440]

FWIW, I most recently had General Grabber AT2's on my Yukon XL, 285/75/16's. Maybe the best all-around tire I've ever had - sure-footed in the snow and slush, decent off-road on trails (not bad in mud, but definitely not a true MT), and deceptively quiet on-road. I was looking at them in 35x12.50x20's when I stepped up to 20" wheels, but I found a great deal on the Falkens, at about $100 less each, and still at 34.1" tall.

 

[JTRATX]

I was considering Toyo, Nitto or Cooper. I decided I wanted "buy American" so I went Cooper. (I wouldn't run Goodyear on my child's pull-along wagon!).

I choose the Zeon LTZ in 305/50r20 and LOVE them! They rub some and hum some, but are a great tire with great looks. So far they are excellent in rain--no snow (too cold!).

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With the wider tire on the OEM wheel, did you notice any more side to side play when taking a corner? Sometimes with a tire that doesn't sit flush with the wheel will move around a lot more on side lateral flexing when cornering. Just curious....

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Not heavy off roading. Dirt road, grass, field, deep snow on paved street type stuff

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I've got the previous version (Wildpeak AT1's) in 275/65/20's and love them so far. Have maybe 2000 miles on them in varied conditions, from dry, bare roads to wet, slushy snow, and they handle it all.

Did you lift the Tahoe when adding the 275/65/20

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Did you lift the Tahoe when adding the 275/65/20

Yep, 3" keys in the front, Z71 springs and 2" coil spacers in the rear. Fender heights after putting the new wheel/tire combination are at 39 3/4" front, 40 1/2" rear. Slight rake from back-to-front.

Before, with the stock keys cranked:

After, with the keys:

You can easily see how much more of a gap there is between the fenders and the wheels.

 

[jdeastbay]

I went Nitto Trail Grappler G2, love them.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

I went Nitto Trail Grappler G2, love them.

Only negative I've heard is that they are a softer tire, lucky to get 35-40K out of them. But that's just what I've heard, could be some mis-information too.