2022 Yukon Denali All-Terrain Tires (stock P275/50R22)

[ljn21]

Yes, that is exactly what i said. The 305’s are too wide (by manufacturers specs, anyway) for the 9” oem wheels. They fit perfectly and you wont have any issues at all whatsoever, but no, they are not within spec.

The guy who i quoted is getting 285’s…not 305’s. His are within spec.

The discount tire to the east of me (which is a very new location for them) mounted the 305’s up no questions asked on my wifes high country. Had i gone to the discount tire to the south of me (where i normally go), they more than likely would not have installed them for me. They have dicked me in the past many of times on that…which i understand.

Got it, thanks. Didn’t realize Duraburb22 was getting 285s vs the 305s.

 

[aggiediver]

I’m going with Toyo AT3 in 285/50/22 tomorrow-10 ply load range E vs 4 ply stock tires.

Have you noticed the ride being harsher with the Es?

 

[Duraburb22]

Put 700 miles on them today. A little more road noise and a little harsher ride but that’s expected for 10 ply load range E. At least I don’t have to worry about driving gravel roads anymore.

 

[TallDad]

New possibility this year from Nokian : the Outpost AT in 285/45 R22. Approved rims 9 to 10.5 inches.

Seems very similar to the OEM Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 in 275/50 R22…

Alenza: 40lbs, with 8.5 rim: 11.2 inches wide, 32.9 diameter

Outpost AT: 40.3 lbs, with 9.5 rim: 11.2 inches wide, 32.1 diameter

Would probably end up being exactly the same on the OEM 9 inch wide GM rims.

I will wait to see how bad the Alenzas are in the rain when I get my Yukon XL and the reviews on the Outpost AT to come out… and decide if I go Outpost AT all year long instead of replacing the Alenzas with Hakkapeliitta 10 for the winter.

 

[DenaliCountry]

New possibility this year from Nokian : the Outpost AT in 285/45 R22. Approved rims 9 to 10.5 inches.

Seems very similar to the OEM Bridgestone Alenza A/S 02 in 275/50 R22…

Alenza: 40lbs, with 8.5 rim: 11.2 inches wide, 32.9 diameter

Outpost AT: 40.3 lbs, with 9.5 rim: 11.2 inches wide, 32.1 diameter

Would probably end up being exactly the same on the OEM 9 inch wide GM rims.

I will wait to see how bad the Alenzas are in the rain when I get my Yukon XL and the reviews on the Outpost AT to come out… and decide if I go Outpost AT all year long instead of replacing the Alenzas with Hakkapeliitta 10 for the winter.

If you're looking at a 285/45/22 tire, look at the continental TerrainContact A/T. The factory photos don't do them justice but they have a really nice "offroad" look with great on road manners (handling, quiet, amazing in the snow and rain). I put a set on my wifes Grand Cherokee and those would be the tires I would go with. I just don't want a lower profile tire, the ride from the stock tires is pretty nice so would want to keep the same sidewall height if possible. With all that written, I wouldn't have a problem throwing a set of these on the Yukon.

Edit: Found a few pictures online of these on GM wheels. Not my trucks.

 

[TallDad]

If you're looking at a 285/45/22 tire, look at the continental TerrainContact A/T. The factory photos don't do them justice but they have a really nice "offroad" look with great on road manners (handling, quiet, amazing in the snow and rain). I put a set on my wifes Grand Cherokee and those would be the tires I would go with. I just don't want a lower profile tire, the ride from the stock tires is pretty nice so would want to keep the same sidewall height if possible. With all that written, I wouldn't have a problem throwing a set of these on the Yukon.

Edit: Found a few pictures online of these on GM wheels. Not my trucks.

Thanks for the advice, they seem like a great option. I thought the Nokians might be interesting given the brand’s background in winter tires. Nothings says they will be more winter biased than other AT’s for now, but Id like to see tests showing the Oupost vs other options like these Contis vs dedicated winters like the Hakka I usually buy before deciding.

 

[Toasty]

I would like to add another data point. I had 285/50r22 toyo at3’s installed a few days ago on a 2021 Suburban. At normal ride height there is no issue with rubbing, in entry/exit mode (lowered 2 inches) the front tires intermittently brush against the fender liner with the steering wheel turned all the way.

Another thing to consider when looking at 305/45r22 vs 285/50r22 vs 33x12.5r22 … air pressure requirements. Per Toyo’s published load/inflation tables

P275/50r22 = 2403 lbs at 36 psi
P305/45r22 = 2458 lbs at 32 psi

For p rated tires on a truck you have to derate by 10% so both above tires give you a load rating around 2150 lbs each, 4300 lbs is the rear axle weight rating on a 2021 Suburban.

LT285/50r22 = 2125 lbs at 45 psi
LT33x12.5r22 = 2160 lbs at 60 psi

So you have to run 33x12.5r22’s at 60 psi to maintain factory rear axle weight rating. Not sure factory valve stems are rated for that, definitely seems like that psi will affect ride quality. I have my 285/50r22’s set for 45 psi.

You only de-rate P rated tires when you're substituting/replacing OE rated LT rated tires. If you're swapping P rated tires for P rated, no de-rating needed.

 

[WVBKW]

I’m going to add the 305/45r22 Hankook Dynapro AT2 on my suburban Z71 with OEM take off 22’s.

Tire rack has them for less than $1500 delivered.

Excited to see how it turns out.

Alenza’s are terrible in snow period. I know tire performance. They are not suitable to stop or have lateral traction. We also have a 21 Denali Ultimate. I put BFG’s and 20 inch take offs on it during the winter. That thing turned into an absolute snow tank. It was incredible.

 

[Cliff-Yukon]

I’ve got 20” wheels on my SLT and swapped the factory tires for the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. 7500 happy miles this winter in rain, wet snow, slush, dry snow, dirt roads…. They come in 22’s as well….and made in the good ‘ol USA….

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Cooper&tireModel=Discoverer+AT3+4S&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=745HR2DA4SXL&tab=Sizes

 

[WVBKW]

I’ve got 20” wheels on my SLT and swapped the factory tires for the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S. 7500 happy miles this winter in rain, wet snow, slush, dry snow, dirt roads…. They come in 22’s as well….and made in the good ‘ol USA….

https://m.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Cooper&tireModel=Discoverer+AT3+4S&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=745HR2DA4SXL&tab=Sizes

The factory size is taller than those. I wouldn’t go shorter. 275/50R22 is the factory size. The industry hasn’t caught up to this relatively new size. That’s why the 305/45R22 works. Same height as stock tire size, and they come in XL rating vs the truck tire E rating.