Current gen Tahoe offroad

[wv_kid]

Thinking about a new base model Tahoe. For budget reasons, a Z71 is not realistic. We have three kids, a golden retriever, and apparently another puppy on the way. Let's just say that doctor who did my vasectomy did not inform me that the procedure would not prevent ALL further additions to the family, only human ones.

With that disclaimer .... north Idaho forest roads, camping, hunting, ruts, mud, rocks, etc... i think the new Tahoes have about 8" of ground clearance. Are they ok for this usage? I am not looking to go offroading, just looking to go offroad, if that makes sense. You know, i don't want to have to turn around when I am exploring forest roads but I am not taking a brand new Tahoe to the ORV park either. Would just run a stock-size all terrain.

Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[Kpwweb]

See this thread:

Off Road Dad Mobile - Mojave Run

So got invited on a Raptor run through the NV Mojave Preserve - total of 170 miles off road and a 400 mile round trip. Did this 2 years ago in the Z71 Tahoe but this year in the Yukon. I only have 285/65/20 Nitto Tires and 1" lift for air ride on the truck via linkage change. Have a bunch of dif...

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[swathdiver]

These are very capable rigs off road, more than folks give them credit for.

We replaced our KO2s with Michelin Defenders and still go just about everywhere we used to without issue.

 

[wv_kid]

awesome, thanks all!

 

[Bigburb3500]

Good set of all-terrain tires and a minivan could do fire roads lol. You should be just fine with a newer truck and a good set of rubbers. Enjoy the outdoors!!