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2011 Denali Hd Wheels....need Help!

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I just purchased a new 2011 Denali HD last week and am looking to throw some wheels/tires on it. I am having some trouble finding wheels as I search many of the websites since most dont have the new 2011 wheels available on their drop-down menus for vehicle fitment. I spoke with a guy from Discount tire yesterday and he said that the 2011 was entirely different than previous models. Furthermore, he went so far as to say that he thought the new trucks had a new 9 lug pattern? Obviously this is not true! He told me the only wheels he could guarantee fitment on were a Dale Earnhardt wheel, and an XD spy wheel(which I dont really care for).I have the stock 18 Denali wheels that came on the truck and would like to go to a 20" wheel/tire.

 

I am having the readylift level kit installed as I type this and I do not plan to do any other body/suspension lifting. What rim size will I need, 8.5"? Also, what rim companies make rims that would fit my truck? I am planning to go with a 285/55 tire so that I will not have to do any trimming and so that I will not have to deal with rubbing issues. Is there a specific offset that I should be looking at? Thanks so much for any suggestions/advice, I really appreciate it!

 

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These trucks were available WITH factory 20" wheels. The brake/rotor package is different from previous models but the track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same, from what I've seen.

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I saw that the 20's were an option from the factory so I figured something was up. WHen you say track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same as previous models, how far back do you mean? COuld I look at wheels for an 07 or 08 and assume proper fitment? Thanks very much

 

 

These trucks were available WITH factory 20" wheels. The brake/rotor package is different from previous models but the track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same, from what I've seen.
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I saw that the 20's were an option from the factory so I figured something was up. WHen you say track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same as previous models, how far back do you mean? COuld I look at wheels for an 07 or 08 and assume proper fitment? Thanks very much

 

 

These trucks were available WITH factory 20" wheels. The brake/rotor package is different from previous models but the track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same, from what I've seen.

 

 

'07 and '08 were an original HD chassis with new sheetmetal. Also called a stop gap model. It was inbetween the old ('01-'07) and the new ('11). So, with that being relative, I would think that all HD's should be the same. Couldn't tell ya for 110% unless I had the wheels to mount up. Remember though, your '11 has much larger calipers and rotors. If your're going 20" though, you should have plenty of room barring no crazy use of wheel offsets.

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From what I understand after much research is that the bolt pattern is 8x180 on the 2011 HD trucks. This makes it interesting when it comes to purchasing wheels! Most of the rims that I like that are 8 lug, do not come in 8x180. Are there any other alternatives, or is this just the way it is? Thanks again for the replies.

 

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I saw that the 20's were an option from the factory so I figured something was up. WHen you say track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same as previous models, how far back do you mean? COuld I look at wheels for an 07 or 08 and assume proper fitment? Thanks very much

 

 

These trucks were available WITH factory 20" wheels. The brake/rotor package is different from previous models but the track width and wheel bolt pattern are the same, from what I've seen.

 

 

'07 and '08 were an original HD chassis with new sheetmetal. Also called a stop gap model. It was inbetween the old ('01-'07) and the new ('11). So, with that being relative, I would think that all HD's should be the same. Couldn't tell ya for 110% unless I had the wheels to mount up. Remember though, your '11 has much larger calipers and rotors. If your're going 20" though, you should have plenty of room barring no crazy use of wheel offsets.

 

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