New Girl to the Tahoe World!

[BessicaLoren]

Hey guys - First time ever joining a forum although I’ve been reading others’ for years when I needed help. Decided I’d join now that I have a toy I want to mod!

I’m looking to upgrade the wheels but know little to nothing about what to do when shopping for tires. I have tons of stupid questions. I just know my goal is to have agressive, beefy tires that protrude from the sides maybe an inch or two. I will be keeping the stock suspension so rubbing is something I am cautious about. These will be mainly for the winter months as I got this big baby to commute in the Jersey weather. I named my new (2012) Tahoe LT pronounced “Lo-ren”, who has a few upgrades of the LTZ. Any help, tips, and favorite sites/brands will be greatly appreciated! I definitely need help with this one

 

[George B]

Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[Imlow78]

Welcome from So. Indiana! Nice ride. Plenty of info on this forum to get you where you want “Lo-ren”.

Good luck!

Shannon

 

[Doubeleive]

welcome, some bfgoodrich k02's might serve your purpose

 

[swathdiver]

Hey guys - First time ever joining a forum although I’ve been reading others’ for years when I needed help. Decided I’d join now that I have a toy I want to mod!

I’m looking to upgrade the wheels but know little to nothing about what to do when shopping for tires. I have tons of stupid questions. I just know my goal is to have agressive, beefy tires that protrude from the sides maybe an inch or two. I will be keeping the stock suspension so rubbing is something I am cautious about. These will be mainly for the winter months as I got this big baby to commute in the Jersey weather. I named my new (2012) Tahoe LT pronounced “Lo-ren”, who has a few upgrades of the LTZ. Any help, tips, and favorite sites/brands will be greatly appreciated! I definitely need help with this one

Welcome! Wheels and tires like this:

This is my daughter's truck. It has mud-terrain tires but for snow you would be better off with BFGoodrich KO2s for snow. Is this the look, wheels and tires wise you are looking for?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

You've got some fellow Jerseyites on this Forum. I spent 20 years in Jersey, at 142 West off the GSP.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Welcome--also from Jersey. Where about in Jersey?

 

[BessicaLoren]

Welcome! Wheels and tires like this:
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This is my daughter's truck. It has mud-terrain tires but for snow you would be better off with BFGoodrich KO2s for snow. Is this the look, wheels and tires wise you are looking for?

That is one of my favorite trucks of all time. Certainly the wheel setup I am going for. Is this a stock suspension?! She looks tall.

 

[BessicaLoren]

Welcome--also from Jersey. Where about in Jersey?

Thank you! I’m located in Flemington

 

[BessicaLoren]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

You've got some fellow Jerseyites on this Forum. I spent 20 years in Jersey, at 142 West off the GSP.

GSP… bless you. I live on a farm far away from there lol.

 

[Bill 1960]

Welcome!

Do consider that protruding tires make a mess. Slinging slush in the door handles and windows. Just one factor to consider. If I was getting dedicated winter rubber I’d use winter tires and keep them under the fenders, but that’s just me.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Secaucus New Jersey! Your Tahoe looks to be in excellent condition.

 

[97YukonNZ]

Hi and welcome from New Zealand
My favorite color!
You can go wide and just match up some nice flares. That way it will only paint itself when Corning.

 

[swathdiver]

That is one of my favorite trucks of all time. Certainly the wheel setup I am going for. Is this a stock suspension?! She looks tall.

The truck has a Zone 6.5" lift. It uses longer struts rather than strut spacers, rides great. 18x9 wheels with 35x2.50x18 Nitto Trail Grapplers.

Welcome!

Do consider that protruding tires make a mess. Slinging slush in the door handles and windows. Just one factor to consider. If I was getting dedicated winter rubber I’d use winter tires and keep them under the fenders, but that’s just me.

Like this?

 

[Tonyrodz]

The truck has a Zone 6.5" lift. It uses longer struts rather than strut spacers, rides great. 18x9 wheels with 35x2.50x18 Nitto Trail Grapplers.


Like this?
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But it does look good while doing it! Looks really good James.

 

[Rocket Man]

Welcome from Oregon. Looking forward to see what you do to your truck. Plenty of people here to help you spend money.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Hey guys - First time ever joining a forum although I’ve been reading others’ for years when I needed help. Decided I’d join now that I have a toy I want to mod!

I’m looking to upgrade the wheels but know little to nothing about what to do when shopping for tires. I have tons of stupid questions. I just know my goal is to have agressive, beefy tires that protrude from the sides maybe an inch or two. I will be keeping the stock suspension so rubbing is something I am cautious about. These will be mainly for the winter months as I got this big baby to commute in the Jersey weather. I named my new (2012) Tahoe LT pronounced “Lo-ren”, who has a few upgrades of the LTZ. Any help, tips, and favorite sites/brands will be greatly appreciated! I definitely need help with this one

welcome from georgia bulldog country, cannot help with the tires, just put on set number four of Michelin LTX m/s and like to keep it simple.

 

[swathdiver]

welcome from georgia bulldog country, cannot help with the tires, just put on set number four of Michelin LTX m/s and like to keep it simple.

Did you stay with P-Metric or put on the LT Load Range Es?

 

[ItstheHOFF]

If you bought it for winter, I'd suggest a moderate lift!