I actually tested 285/50/22’ AT3’s on my current 21 Denali and felt the ride suffered.
If the 305’s will fit I’m thinking that’s a good compromise going to an XL tire that’s quite a bit lighter.
I’m just not sure if the aggressive tread on the AT3 in a 305 will fit without significant rubbing on the UCA’s.
ideally the 285/50/22 is the perfect tire, I just wish I could find one in a XL instead of E rated.
The ride suffered from pulling the added weight of the extreme heavy E rated tires. The 10 ply E rated tires are also a lot stiffer than a XL tire, hence the tougher ride.
I’d really prefer to go with an XL tire which is why I’m asking if the 305/45/22 would possibly fit. I’m looking at AT3’s and G2’s so the deeper tread has me concerned they may rub. Thanks
@diamond817 Thanks for the reply. I actually ran 285/55/22 G2's on my 17 Denali and the ride suffered dramatically due to the added weight. I'd really like to stay with an XL tire if at all possible.
Does anyone know if the 305/45/22 will fit?
I’m currently in the same boat. I have a 21 Sierra Denali w/ 22’s and am looking to replace the Alenzas w/ an all terrain tire. Are 285/45/22’s basically the only option beside going to E rated 285/50/22’s?
Thanks for all your info. After your advice I’m leaving towards the level and 285/50/22’s. You’re right though, the 22’s severely limit our options compared to 20’s. I’ve had several leveled GMC Denalis but have never taken the jump to a lift. I’m not sure the trade off for looks is worth the increased wear induced by a lift though.
Its a tough decision bc it does look really good with the 3.5” lift
@2017GMCALLTERRAINMan your truck looks awesome! I've got the exact same truck minus the black wheels. Now you've got me debating lift over level. I've owned 4 Sierra Denali's and love the ride so that's my biggest concern. If you had to do it all over again would you go lift or level? I ran the G2's on my last Denali and loved them. My tire shop is saying the Toyo AT3 is one of the best on the market now so I think either will be a good choice.
@2017GMCALLTERRAINThanks so much for the in depth reply, this is exactly the info I was looking for. I have stock 22's and am just looking to go up to a 285/50/22. It sounds like after your experience the level is the way to go. Unfortunately all of the all terrain tires available in our 22" are load rating E which I know will also stiffen the ride.
Do you happen to have any pics of your Denali w/ the 3.5" lift just so I can see it?
Thanks for all of your info.
@Dirk13 No need to question my time researching the subject. There are all kinds of lifts, levels, etc on the market.
I am asking for someone’s real world experience with both a lift and level on a 21 Denali since the ARC system is fairly complex.
Thanks for your response though
I actually installed Toyo AT3 in 285/50/22 which is one size up from stock and they rubbed quite a bit. I put the stock Alenza's back on and returned the tires until I could figure out the best route to go. ARC adds a new set of issues so hopefully someone will chime in.
Thanks
Hey guys, I'm looking to replace my stock Alenza tires and go with a slightly more aggressive a/t tire. While doing so I'm wanting to go up one tire size. The only lift I've found available for the 21 Denali w/ ARC is a 3.5" lift. I'm not sure I'm interested in lifting the truck that high so I'm also looking at levels.
Has anyone leveled a 19-21 Denali and if so did it affect ride quality or anything else?
Thanks
@StealthallSo you don't feel the level affected the ride at all? Do you have 20" or 22" wheels? I have the 22"s and am wanting to go to a more aggressive all terrain tire like the AT3. What size tires are you running with the level?
Could I get feedback from anyone that's installed a level kit on the 21 Denali w/ ARC? I have a 21 Denali and am looking to add a slightly larger a/t tire and keep going back and from between lift vs level. I don't really like the idea of a 3.5" lift so a level makes more sense. My concern is I leveled my 18 Denali and the ride was sacrificed greatly. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
I just installed the Toyo ATIII on my 2021 Sierra Denali in a 285/50/22 but they are running at almost full lock in reverse.
How did you guys install this size and not rub?