20" Bf Goodrich All Terrain Ta's?

JLeosnow · January 30, 2011

Hey all,

I am very close to pulling the trigger on ordering a new truck(2011 2500HD W/the 20" wheel option) and have been snooping around at tire options(after the sale) for the 20" wheel package and am coming up with nothing...! Are there no options in the aftermarket world for the factory 20" wheels on the 2011 2500HD? As stated in post header, I really would like a set of BFG All Terrain KO TA's that fit the new 20" wheel option offered on the 2011 2500 HD's.

Thanks,

-John

jro909 · January 30, 2011

HDs generally come with 16s as the smaller rim allows more torque to be delivered to the wheels...HDs aren't built to roll on dubz

newdude · January 30, 2011

HDs generally come with 16s as the smaller rim allows more torque to be delivered to the wheels...HDs aren't built to roll on dubz

2011* HD trucks come standard with 17" steels and have optional 5 spoke 17" machined aluminum, 18" forged aluminum and 20" 5 spoke forged aluminum wheels.

(* Note. The OP is close to pulling the trigger on a 2011)

09Jimmy · January 30, 2011

I have BFG All Terrain KO's on my 09 GMC with factory 20s. Mine are 285 / 55R 20s, load range "D" but they also come in 305s, load range "E".

If I were to do it again, I would order my truck with 18s, the 20s just don't have enough sidewall height and even though my tires are 33" tall, on the truck they look like 30s. The 20 inch sidewalls have no flex and in a load range "E" they would ride like a rock.

GMC Denali HD · January 31, 2011

Hey all,
I am very close to pulling the trigger on ordering a new truck(2011 2500HD W/the 20" wheel option) and have been snooping around at tire options(after the sale) for the 20" wheel package and am coming up with nothing...! Are there no options in the aftermarket world for the factory 20" wheels on the 2011 2500HD? As stated in post header, I really would like a set of BFG All Terrain KO TA's that fit the new 20" wheel option offered on the 2011 2500 HD's.

Thanks,

-John

I have the 20" wheels on my 2011 and love them. I also looked to replace the Goodyear tires that came standard on the 20's but decided the ride was great and although they are a mud and snow tire as opposed to an All Terrain, they worked great on a very muddy back road and great in snow. Yes it is a fairly low profile, but that really improves the handling. I had BFG KOs on my last truck and I liked them, but they didn't track as well and definitely rode a bit harsher.

Try the factory Goodyears and wait to change them out until you give them a chance. Now if you plan on a lot of true offroad, don't get the 20's, get the 17's and save your money for the BFG's on aftermarket wheels.

JLeosnow · January 31, 2011

Hey all,
I am very close to pulling the trigger on ordering a new truck(2011 2500HD W/the 20" wheel option) and have been snooping around at tire options(after the sale) for the 20" wheel package and am coming up with nothing...! Are there no options in the aftermarket world for the factory 20" wheels on the 2011 2500HD? As stated in post header, I really would like a set of BFG All Terrain KO TA's that fit the new 20" wheel option offered on the 2011 2500 HD's.

Thanks,

-John

I have the 20" wheels on my 2011 and love them. I also looked to replace the Goodyear tires that came standard on the 20's but decided the ride was great and although they are a mud and snow tire as opposed to an All Terrain, they worked great on a very muddy back road and great in snow. Yes it is a fairly low profile, but that really improves the handling. I had BFG KOs on my last truck and I liked them, but they didn't track as well and definitely rode a bit harsher.

Try the factory Goodyears and wait to change them out until you give them a chance. Now if you plan on a lot of true offroad, don't get the 20's, get the 17's and save your money for the BFG's on aftermarket wheels.

Thanks for the info/input GMC Denali HD, I appreciate it!

No "true off roading" for me, just want a decent snow performing tire and it sounds like the factory one is from what you stated. I guess I'll just have to give them a try....

Thanks,

-John