I really debated going with a 4” so I could handle 35’s. I might be able to make them work with a skinnier tire. I don’t feel like a 4” is too big if it’s not an at4.
I also looked into the BajaKits pre- runner kit that would allow 35’s to fit just fine
With a 4” lift you probably wouldn’t need to do any trimming. I’m not positive, but I’ve also heard the Chevy has more wheel well space, so things should fit better.
I went with the 17 because I like the off-road Baja style look better. Everyone around me has 20’s so this was something a little different.
Yes, it has a 2” upper strut level. It handles awesome. I honestly haven’t really noticed much of anything with the weight. I think I’m hovering around 18 mpg combined highway and around town. It’s the 5.3, plenty on power for everything I do. Wheels are 17x9 with a -12 offset
I put ridge grappler 315/70r17 on my leveled Sierra and had to trim a a lot more. Not sure if it’s because of the wheel size. On the drivers side I will slightly rub the frame if I hit a bump at the right angle and speed.