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Maybe the Chevy boards are different?
GeorgeB’s 2013 Suburban LTZ “Fin”
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Maybe the Chevy boards are different?
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George B
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IDK. Might just go with these and sell off the steelies and 22s with tires and run a set of Falken wild peaks all year.
adventurenali92
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They're really good. They have crazy good grip! When I first went to 20 inch wheels, I picked up a used set of them and threw them on in late April figuring we were down with snow that particular year. We always get snow sometime right around Mother’s Day, but for some reason mother nature decided to throw us almost a foot of snow that second week of May for Mother’s Day.... it was crazy!! And the defenders I had on rolled like a champ in the snow!
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After doing a bunch of looking online at new, takeoffs and used wheels I am getting frustrated. I see wheels I like but of course they have someones unwanted crappy 3 season tires on them. And..... According to the asking price most of these guys want they must be chrome plated gold with the best tires you can get! Some are even corroded and pitted already. Forget that!
I would run a set of LTX M/S tires on my 22s and forget it IF I could be reasonably sure they will do what I need them to in the snow when I need them to. One time stuck where another tire has gotten me through and I will not be happy. Finding a good honest review has proven difficult too.
What I really want is a set of 18" wheels that look decent on this truck that I can put a set of AT tires on at a realistic price.
I would run a set of LTX M/S tires on my 22s and forget it IF I could be reasonably sure they will do what I need them to in the snow when I need them to. One time stuck where another tire has gotten me through and I will not be happy. Finding a good honest review has proven difficult too.
What I really want is a set of 18" wheels that look decent on this truck that I can put a set of AT tires on at a realistic price.
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The Michelin LTX are good in the snow. Not great, but certainly acceptable.
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Just got off the phone with a long time buddy of mine at my local tire shop. Turns out Falken has released a part number for the Wildpeak AT3W in 285/45-R22 and they should become available in the next couple months.
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Was doing some reading on a different thread and got curious regarding towing capacity, gearing and trailer brake controls so I went out and looked at my RPO sticker again. It turns out I do have 3.42:1 gears along with G80. What got me thinking was that I have a brake control and I thought that would be odd with 3.08:1 gears.
Here is my RPO label for more discussion.
Here is my RPO label for more discussion.
Geoffsfas10
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Those Wildpeaks are awesome!!! I had them on my Sierra when I traded it in and they were hands down the best AT tire ive owned, and I've had all the big names in them. After one winter of driving with these OEM goodyears thats are on my tahoe, the wildpeaks are a must do upgrade
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So you're set for towing 8,000 pounds. If you want an All Weather, All Terrain tire that can slice through snow, KO2s baby!
Now, when I did my wheel and tire research, I noticed that tires for 18" wheels were noticeably more expensive. I am considering a 34" tall tire on 20 inch wheels and those tires are $100 more per tire compared to the stock size on 17 inch wheels.
Our trucks are near identical but yours has the auto-ride suspension and the electronic improvements like Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Powertrain Grade Braking - Normal Mode and Cruise Grade Braking - Normal Mode and the improved navigation unit.
What kind of gas mileage do you get, city and highway?
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I went from DuraTracks to the Wildpeaks. the DuraTracks were great but loud. The Wildpeaks were awesome and my wanting them has added to the wheel dilemma I have.
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If they made KO2s in 285/45-R22.... I am watching for the Wildpeak AT3w in that size later this year. otherwise I will go to a 20" wheel.
Gas mileage? It's too damn fun to drive to keep track! I have yet to drive further than 50 miles at a time since I bought it. I will report on mileage at some point.
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I don't even know what some of these are....
swathdiver
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A well designed and functioning AT tire needs a sidewall to do its work, 45 is pretty low, a 5 inch sidewall. I wouldn't like any lower than 7 inches for all-terrain work. Alright, when you get some time on her we'll compare notes. These things love ethanol, find you some and have fun!
Well get to readin' George! LOL
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I don’t really do much off the road and I fully agree with the need for sidewall. Most of my traction needs would be in snow and some occasional light mud on a two track or in the woods while cutting firewood. That said 20” would probably work and keep the nice look of the truck.
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swathdiver
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I agree. I might put 275-65-20s on mine which is a 34" tall tire and does not rub with stock offset wheels, no trimming required according to many testimonials on here. I would probably re-gear to 3.73s to equal the 3.42s or go with 4.10s for a little more oompf and towing prowess.
Do any towing? The NHT pickups have 3.73 gears and can tow 10,300 pounds or so with the same transmission and transfer case. The 3/4-ton pikcup trucks with the 6.0 motor with 4.10 gears can pull 13,000 pounds. But they have the heavy duty version of our trans and transfer case and axles! The 2500 Wagons have 3.73 gears and the 4x4s can pull 9,400 pounds.
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I tow often but it is only either my 16.25’ boat and motor. All decked out at maybe 2000 lbs. possibly 2500 lbs when we venture north. Or my utility trailer at max 2500 lbs. If more it’s only for short local trips. I used to own an 03 Z71 Burb with a 5.3 and 3.73.1 gears with the 4L60. It did ok but I always wished for more gears to choose. I had gone down to 16” wheels on that one because I had some takeoff Duratracs to run. I think the stock 32” tire diameter will be good for me on this rig too.
swathdiver
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Stock is plenty good for those, just keep the fluids clean. A weeks worth of towing and my trans fluid (ACDelco Dex VI) was pretty close to wore out at 36K miles.
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I have the ability to pull the fluid out through the dipstick tube and replace it with ease. Plan on that being done every other year.
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Just out of curiosity. Did they fix the exhaust manifold bolt breaking issue by 2013? Or is mine susceptible to it as well?
