Your opinion please :) What is the largest and most aggressive rim/tire/offset combination with stock OEM suspension? 2005 Denali XL 1500

[seanstock]

I would love to hear everyone's opinion and technical knowledge on what I can get away with on a 2005 Yukon Denali XL 1500. Right now I am running the base 17" rims and all-season tires. The paint is mint, white and blackout tint and black rims and stock air ride suspension. I guess it is a 2 part question. I know I could spend $2k+ on new rims and tires but don't have that kind of disposable coin at the moment. I need new tires. Can someone suggest an aggressive-looking tire that will fit on the stock 17" rims.. I am open to an offset or putting a spacer in and any other idea you may have to accomplish this. What is the largest tire which will fit on these rims? Should I be searching Facebook or Craigslist for 20" rims because it would just look that much better? I know this is subjective.. I just want some opinions seeing that I need tires.. if the right tire/spacer combo would not break the bank I am open to ideas.. I have been searching for 20's on FB and others and usually find them at $150ea.... forgive this vague post.. I am just looking for examples to compare expenditures and looks. and also how well different sizes and styles will look on my rig. I just can't justify spending $2k on my baby which has been taken care of all these years and has 140k on it. Just hoping for some pictures and opinions on what I can do that is best for the buck. Thank You

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

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[swathdiver]

BF Goodrich KO2s look awesome and you can get them to fit your 17 inch wheels in Load Range C or Load Range E in size 265/70R17. The new BFG Trail-Terrain is a less aggressive looking tire and can be had in that size as a P-Metric tire.

 

[OR VietVet]

Maybe a mod can move this to the correct 2000-2006 section for more replies.

@seanstock, remember that as you start messing with OE geometry, especially wheel offset, you put more stress on the hubs, steering and suspension and that can accelerate wear of these components.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I cannot help you with tire recommendations for the aggressive look, as I go for street functionality and longevity over looks for my tire preferences.

I can tell you that if you go to a 20" rim with a stock offset, you can put 305/50x20 tires on the truck with no suspension mods or rubbing.

 

[Alex_M]

If you use spacers, get a good quality set like BORA. At a very minimum make sure they are hub centric. Cheap spacers do break and send your wheel off into oncoming traffic.

Your question has different answers - "it depends". Offset has a big effect on maximum tire size. The wider you go, the smaller your tire will have to be. I personally go for stock offset as you can fit a 285/70r17 tire simply by cranking the torsion bars. If you crank the torsion bars you will need to get a front end alignment for your tires to wear level. You can fit that tire size with a 1.25" spacer in my experience. Wider will generally rub, but that does vary a little from vehicle to vehicle.

I like Falken AT3W for an all terrain. I like the Falken MT as well as the Firestone MT for mud tires. Generally unimpressed with the BFG KO series, now up to the KO3, but I have heard they do well out in Utah with the sand and rocks. Those are my recommendations based on my personal experiences.

 

[Scott in AZ]

I run 275/60/18 on my 2001 with no problems. Plenty of clearance and the overall diameter is equal to OEM 275/70/16 so my speedometer is true. It’s not a max aggressive setup but hopefully it’s helpful info for you.

 

[tooleyondeck]

these things have huge wheel wells, I have 305/40R22s all around on 22x10s and I have plenty of clearance. I believe they are 31” diameter.

 

[89Suburban]

@Trey Hardy

 

[Trey Hardy]

Should be able to fit 33/12.50s no problem with 35s you may rub on the control arms and plastics and will need trimming without a leveling kit at most. As far as offset wheels I wouldn’t go over a X12 wide wheel with a 305/33 tops and even with trimming may still rub at full lock