2002 Yukon 2WD Retrofit

PROJECT: Old Truck Retrofit
PURPOSE: To prepare the vehicle for a cross country road trip
Previous Destinations:
Texas to Florida – 3x
Texas to New York to DC –1x

My old truck failed the annual safety inspection due to a worn out tires which was installed in 2002 but I was able to persuade the safety inspector to just give me a reminder/note in my inspection paper stating that tires needs replacement.  I was aiming for another year of riding the worn out tires until last week when I was picking up my mail when I accidentally glanced my left front tire with a 3” crack on it and about to become a disaster.  I was left with no choice but to come up with a quick and creative solution. 

I decided to enhance the appearance of the vehicle without changing any suspension parts and spending unnecessary product just to make room for an oversized tire.  After a careful mathematical calculation of my wheel clearance with the current setup, I was finally able to pick the right product for my wheel and tire upgrade. Nothing special being done to the vehicle except for the trimming of the left front rubber guard which was rubbing with the wheel when turning full lock to the right.  Other than that, the vehicle is stock.

Wheel size: 17×8.5
Tire Size: 295x70x17

 

2002 GMC Yukon SLT 2WD Wheels and Tires Upgrade
    Wheels
        Method Fat Five 17×8.5,  6×139, [Tire Rack]
        Size: 17×8.5
        Offset: 0mm
        Backspacing: 4.72"
        Bolt Pattern: 6-139
        Rec. Tire Size: 265/70-17
        Weight: 31.35lbs.
        Finish: Black Painted
        Construction: 1 Pc. Gravity Cast
        Finish Warranty: 2 Years
        Manufactured in China
        Hub Bore: 78.3 mm or 3.08
        Stud Size: 14×1.5
    Tires
        Nitto Grappler:
        Size: 295x70x17
        Supplier [NTB Round Rock]
    Old Tires Information
        Mileage: 75668 Miles
        Years: 11 years
        Previous Tires: Goodrich 285x75x16
        Previous Wheels: GM Stock: 16×7
    Suspension
        Stock
        Lift: None
        Wheel Spacers: None
    Problem
        Rubbing at Left Front Wheel
            Solution: Trim rubber guard

References:
Tire Rack Method Fat Five
Nitto Terra Grappler
Tire Size Calculator