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Also looking at the Sierra SLE trim you can get 17” or 18” rims.(First 2 pics are the SLE trim) The overall tire diameters are smaller on SLE’s compared to my Elevation with 275/60R20’s(33” dia) My Elevation also has a full size 17” steel wheel spare that has a 255/80R17 tire, also 33 dia.(Bottom pic). For a winter setup I’m thinking a 255 wide tire would be better.

Wonder if going at least 18” would be better especially sticking with factory wheels. My gut tells me that perhaps the aftermarket hasn’t quite got it right yet for the new trucks and the bigger calipers.

Is that a pic of the 17”? Crazy how a 17” barely fits nowadays.

They’re also 275/65R20 so slightly bigger diameter over 275/60 tires.

I noticed that going to Tire Rack you can build a winter tire/rim package and it options in 255/70R17’s. Maybe a slightly small diameter tire isn’t the end of the world?? Anyone know on here if it would cause issues?

I got the 2019 Sierra Elevation with 5.3 and I’m quite happy with it. To get the 6.2 I would’ve had to step up to at least an SLT or LTZ, which would’ve been out of my price range. Think it’s great you can get the 6.2 on the lower trims now!

Had about 10,000 km on it. Get a full 3 year warranty the day I took it, minus the km unfortunately but not a huge deal. It was $42,500. That included the levelling kit that was already on it, BFG KO2’s and got them to do spray box spray liner and oil change. It’s the Elevation trim, double cab, came with the black 20’s rims, convenience package 1 with bench seat, no center console, but has automatic climate control, heated seats and steering wheel, Max Trailering package, and integrated trailer brake controller. I lucked out finding this truck as I was prepared to get a used 2016-18. This is basically a new/used truck. Saved quite a bit of cake going for this truck rather than a brand new off the lot one. I’m very confident that this truck wasn’t abused either since it was the General Manager of the dealer’s truck, plastered with dealer stickers on the windows!

2019 Sierra Elevation. Bought it as a manager’s demo. Came with the levelling kit and slightly bigger BF Goodrich KO2’s, 275/65R20.

Cool! That was what I was wondering wether the base model trucks had different callipers than the upper models, but seems they’re the same. I also noticed that the steelies on the new model trucks look different than on the older trucks. Safe to assume that the only way to go is pick up a set of rims from a 2019/20 truck. I wouldn’t even trust the after market at this time. I could totally see them screwing something like this up.

What is the reason for the 17” wheels not fitting? The base model trucks come with 17” steelies. Do the higher trim trucks come with different brake calipers etc? A good deal is a good deal wether it’s 17” or 18” rims. I’m sure I can find a better deal picking up a set of takeoff/used 18” alloys as opposed to buying new steelies from the dealer. Although I’m sure a used/takeoff set of 17” steelies would be the best vfm. Thanks for the help guys!

Has anyone tried downsizing their wheels and tires on their t1xx trucks yet? Thinking the most cost effective thing would be to pick up say a set of 17” steelies and 255/70r17 winter tires. I’m a big fan of running narrower tires in winter. Anyone know if older gen steelies fit? Seems like older gen alloys won’t work for the most part. TBH, I’ll probably stick with my BFG AT’s this year and stay on top of washing the salt off my rims, unless I can find a good deal. Tirerack shows tire size 255/70R17 as an option. I’m assuming that’s for the base model work trucks. Are the brake callipers the same on the base 2wd work trucks all the way up to Denali/High Country? I have a 2019 Sierra Elevation 4x4 with 20” wheels and 275/65R20 BFG AT KO2’s.

Also saw on Tirerack that BFG makes 2 types of their AT tires. 1 has the 3 peak mountain symbol and the other one has a DT marking for “different tread” which lasts longer but isn’t rated for the snow. I’m thinking down the road I’d probably go the DT route and run dedicated winter tires/rims in the winter!

Thought I’d start a bit of a review thread on specifically All Terrain tires. My truck was a manager’s demo and he installed a levelling kit and LT275/65R20, BF Goodrich AT KO2’s with the 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol. Truck has 10,000 km on it. Not sure when the tires were installed but so far I’m very impressed with them! They have good hydroplane resistance and the truck handles cornering well. This is my first set of BFG AT’s. They do have a bit of noise going down the freeway but that comes with the territory. When it comes time to replacement I’m not sure which direction I’ll go at this time. I’m not planning on any off-road adventures at this time. I also prefer to have dedicated winter tires and rims although I’ll use these BFG’s this year as they are relatively new and the local tire shop I asked said they’ll perform quite well this year in the snow. Just seeing what others are running on their trucks. When it comes time to replace I’d probably go with something a little less aggressive although the AT tires “look good”

2019 Sierra Elevation. Leveling kit and 275/65/R20 tires. This truck total dwarfs my old 2007 Silverado.

As the title states. What truck do you guys prefer overall? In the new redesign I like both equally. Originally I was leaning towards the Chev as it was overall priced lower. Was comparing the RST and Elevation trims, not a fan of chrome, appreciate the painted bumpers. Ended up with a manager’s demo Elevation due to the deal I got. Over the years I preferred the Chev then the GMC vice versa. 98 and Older Chev 99-06 GMC 07-13 Chev 13-18 Chev 19 and up Both equal in my eyes.

I was looking for awhile as I fell in love with the New GM trucks at the Vancouver auto show earlier this year. liked the look of both the GMC and Chev this time around. Wasn’t super fond of last years GMC look. Liked the painted bumper look of the RST and Elevation. Not a fan of chrome. Was watching the prices over last few months and kept looking for a used max trailer truck without any luck. We bought a 24’ travel trailer which I felt was pushing my current 2007 Silverado 1500 to the limit. Picking up my 2019 Sierra Elevation Double Cab later this week. It’s a manager’s demo with 10,000km on it, paying $42,600. It’s silver so no premium paint up charge and it comes with a leveling kit, BF Goodrich AT’s(don’t have to upgrade the POS factory tires now) and spray in liner. For selected options it has 4x4, 5.3l, Convenience package with bench seat. Kind of wanted the centre console but no big deal. Current 07 Silverado has it and I love it, although it’s just full of crap! Max Trailing package. It’s nice that the Elevation trucks come with the 20” black wheels which look great on the silver truck. Looking forward to the upgrade. My 2007 is still a decent truck but having more power, better tow handling and the 8 speed transmission over the 4 speed sure will be nice!

Thanks Found these on my local Craigslist https://vancouver.craigslist.org/pml/wto/d/maple-ridge-bridgestone-dueler-t-ms/6992161461.html There’s also these wheel spec sites that show the same wheel specs when comparing 2017 to 2019. https://www.wheel-size.com/size/gmc/sierra-1500/2019/ https://www.wheel-size.com/size/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2017/ Or I just stick with the BFG’s this winter and try them out. At most they’ll have 10,000 km on them so should still be in good shape. My 07 performed ok a few years back when my Firestone AT tires were fairly new but ended up being god awful in the hardpacked snow and ice after they had some mileage on them!

Hi everyone! Just joined the forum as I’ll be taking home a new(manager’s demo with 10,000km) 2019 Sierra Elevation this week. The manager also installed a leveling kit and BF Goodrich AT KO2 tires, which is pretty cool. Basically getting a brand new, lightly used truck at a big discount! Live in a hilly area that gets snow and ice from time to time in the winter. Ran winter tires last year on my 07 Silverado and it made a world of difference. The BFG tires apparently have the snowflake/mountain symbol. Has anyone had experience using these tires on snow and ice? Also considering getting a set of dedicated winter tires/rims for added safety and to keep the factory 20” gloss black Elevation rims in good shape. I know the rims that fit my 07 won’t work on the new truck and it also seems people are having issues with ‘14-‘18 rims as well. Anyone know what size rims would fit? Heck, I’m even ok with 17” steelies for winter as it seems the entry level trucks come with 17’s. Are the callipers bigger on the higher level trim trucks? This truck has the Max Trailering Package if that makes a difference. Thanks everyone. Looking forward to personalizing this truck!