GeorgeB’s 2013 Suburban LTZ “Fin”

[kbuskill]

The LTX m/s is also rated at 70k but there is no way these are good for another 30k. Here in snow country once you hit 4-5/32 I get concerned about winter performance.

Yeah, I should have been more clear in my post, I was referring to both the M/S and M/S2 when I said they are rated at 70k miles.

I can understand the whole winter aspect. I don't seem to have that issue down here in the free state of Florida for some reason... lol

 

[George B]

Yeah, I should have been more clear in my post, I was referring to both the M/S and M/S2 when I said they are rated at 70k miles.

I can understand the whole winter aspect. I don't seem to have that issue down here in the free state of Florida for some reason... lol

If it was spring I would run these another summer.

 

[Geotrash]

The LTX m/s is also rated at 70k but there is no way these are good for another 30k. Here in snow country once you hit 4-5/32 I get concerned about winter performance.

FWIW, when I went to buy new tires for the 2012, it was right between the changeover from the LTX M/S and M/S2, and Discount Tire was out of both. I ended up with Continental TerrainContact and they’re excellent.

 

[George B]

FWIW, when I went to buy new tires for the 2012, it was right between the changeover from the LTX M/S and M/S2, and Discount Tire was out of both. I ended up with Continental TerrainContact and they’re excellent.

Any winter driving comparison?

 

[Geotrash]

Any winter driving comparison?

Very little. Excellent in wet weather though.

 

[George B]

Going with a new set of LTX M/S2 in 285/45R22. Got $65 per tire prorated for premature wear. Gonna try for the $80 rebate too. Tire man got me in next day which is unprecedented ahead of the first snow in WI.

 

[George B]

The timing of these new tires was perfect. We got 10” of snow over the weekend and I was traveling to see family. Drove in it last night out in the boonies of west central wisconsin. The snow on the roads was like driving in mashed potatoes. Was in 4HI the whole night.

 

[George B]

Got hosed by the local Fleet Farm on Friday. I needed a new battery and decided to buy one from my parts store buddy rather than a box store. After I installed my new one I went to warranty the failed Interstate. The guy there said they only do exchange and wouldn’t refund me. I didn’t have time to argue with him that morning because we were supposed to leave town so I just accepted the exchange and left with the new battery. This doesn’t sit right with me though. I mean who always has the convenience to have a battery fail and be able to do an exchange. What if you’re out of town somewhere? You just gotta get fixed and back on the road. I think I will go and see if I can speak to a manager at the store about this before I do anything with this extra battery.

 

[George B]

Stupid power running boards won’t work right. Now that it got cold the driver side won’t retract consistently. Boy are they proud of the replacement motor assemblies.

 

[George B]

Got hosed by the local Fleet Farm on Friday. I needed a new battery and decided to buy one from my parts store buddy rather than a box store. After I installed my new one I went to warranty the failed Interstate. The guy there said they only do exchange and wouldn’t refund me. I didn’t have time to argue with him that morning because we were supposed to leave town so I just accepted the exchange and left with the new battery. This doesn’t sit right with me though. I mean who always has the convenience to have a battery fail and be able to do an exchange. What if you’re out of town somewhere? You just gotta get fixed and back on the road. I think I will go and see if I can speak to a manager at the store about this before I do anything with this extra battery.

I went back to the store and spoke to the service manager. He agreed with me took the new Interstate battery back and gave me a refund. Nice to have that sorted.

 

[George B]

Got a can of ZEP-45 spray penetrant with PTFE from work and soaked my running board linkages. It seems to have helped. I will soak them a couple more times over the next few days and see if I can't revive them.

 

[George B]

0°F and my running boards work. I will call that a win.

 

[George B]

@915_Tahoe
Can you run a dealer locator for 25818780

 

[915_Tahoe]

@915_Tahoe
Can you run a dealer locator for 25818780

Part discontinued
These are the dealers that show to have it.

 

[George B]

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Part discontinued
These are the dealers that show to have it.

Thanks! I ordered one form the Dealer in AL.

 

[Fless]

Thanks! I ordered one form the Dealer in AL.

Kind of strange that all but one dealers are west of the Mississippi.