just bought 2002 denali xl

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Came across this Denali and picked it up... One owner 175k dealer maintained. Glad to be back in another Denali. Now decide to keep these 20s and lower it or put some 24s on it and lower it. Will be towing my Cadillac to car shows so still need to be able to tow. Now to decide what to do!.unnamed (4).jpg unnamed (5).jpg
 

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Looks good. I see that you have experience with bigger wheels. Not sure that I would choose to go that route if I was intending to use it as a tow vehicle. Obviously you are aware of the difference. What lowering options are you considering? Definitely looks like too much gap on your current setup!
 
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Looks good. I see that you have experience with bigger wheels. Not sure that I would choose to go that route if I was intending to use it as a tow vehicle. Obviously you are aware of the difference. What lowering options are you considering? Definitely looks like too much gap on your current setup!
Yes I have had a few of them but never towed on anything bigger than a 20. I was thinking of maybe just doing a leveling kit in the rear or a 2/3 drop and keeping the 20s. I have been searching around looking at different posts about other people towing with big rims still gotta do more research but thinking i will stay 24s and lower
 

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Yes I have had a few of them but never towed on anything bigger than a 20. I was thinking of maybe just doing a leveling kit in the rear or a 2/3 drop and keeping the 20s. I have been searching around looking at different posts about other people towing with big rims still gotta do more research but thinking i will stay 24s and lower

A nice 2/3 with helper bags and 20-22" should tow nicely.
 

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I tow with mine being lowered 3/6 helper bags in rear, and on either set of 22s Esky or 375s. Tows great
 

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I tow with my 02 Denali lowered on 26's and it works great with Autoride working. If you remove or disable Autoride I would stay with the 20-22's. I've loaded my trailer with 2 tons of yard debris and it maintains the rear ride height. It actually tows better than a stock I believe, with my suspension mods. Hauls ass and looks awesome at the same time!

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