26 Yukon Denali with 24”

Picked up a 26 Yukon XL ultimate a few weeks ago and quickly learning that 24” rims don’t have many AT tire options.

Background; I live in Utah and frequently will use this rig up at ski resorts, towing a boat and dirt roads access to fly fishing. I had a 21 Yukon on 22” rims with Open Country III tires and loved them.

The new yukon Denali with 24” wheels only has a Nitto option that doesn’t have good reviews and some cheap knockoff brands or Michellin Defender LTX M/S.

The question: does anyone have experience with the Defender tire in snow and would you recommend them for my setup?

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Can I squeeze a non metric tire under this rig without a lift?

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Would 22” wheels with KO3 or Open Country look funny on this rig? Any suggestions on rims?