20 inch tires for 2011 1500 LTZ

hairscramlber · Dec 30, 2019

Hi guys and gals, it has come time for new tires on my 2011 ltz suburban1500. Looking for suggestions. I mainly drive highway and will be looking for a smooth quiet ride. I had primewell Valera h/t that wore good, were cheap, but I thought were noisy and bouncy. Thanks in advance for you suggestions. Larry

wjburken · Dec 30, 2019

Here is a post I made a while back with a link to a couple of threads on this topic.

My guess is suggestions are going to come in with 75-80% saying Michelin Defenders
10-15% saying Bridgestone Dueler Alenza’s and a few will have suggestions like Continental or some A/T type.

wjburken said:
There have been a few conversations on this topic lately.

https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/2016-yukon-xl-tiresuggestions.115159
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/tire-question-what-you-got-and-why-do-you-love-em.113281/
https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/michelin-defender-ltx.114592/

Big Mama · Dec 30, 2019

Welcome Larry. Michelin here.

Joseph Garcia · Dec 30, 2019

Michelin Defenders. You won't be disappointed, based on your stated driving criteria. A bit pricey, but worth it, based on performance and tread wear longevity.

You can go to a 305/50x20 tire with no modifications or rubbing.

hairscramlber · Feb 6, 2020

Are these good for my truck ? Michelin
X LT A/s. All 4 mounted, balanced, road hazard, new valve stems, and TPMS service for about 750 at Costco.

https://tires.costco.com/Product?It...Suburban 1500|||LTZ|||1|||en-us|||False||||||

HiHoeSilver · Feb 7, 2020

hairscramlber said:
Are these good for my truck ? Michelin
X LT A/s. All 4 mounted, balanced, road hazard, new valve stems, and TPMS service for about 750 at Costco.

https://tires.costco.com/Product?ItemNo=1039273&SearchID=2011|||Chevrolet|||Suburban 1500|||LTZ|||1|||en-us|||False||||||

According to Michelin, this is a club only tire. Sam's, costco, etc.

https://www.michelinman.com/tires/ltx/x-lt-a-s.html

This isn't always bad, but usually it means (imo) they are cutting the cost somewhere along the line. Maybe they have a little less siping. Maybe the compound is a little cheaper. I have seen threads on other boards comparing the club only Michelins to the Defenders, and the consensus seems to be that they don't quite live up. To be fair, I have seen reviews by people who have sworn by them through multiple sets.

Joseph Garcia · Feb 7, 2020

For my 2 cents worth, spend the extra money and purchase the Defenders.

hairscramlber · Feb 9, 2020

Where do you find tire reviews ? I am still very up in the air about which tires to buy. Firestone has a deal for these LE 2 for about 900 otd . Any reviews on these ?

swathdiver · Feb 9, 2020

hairscramlber said:
Where do you find tire reviews ?

Tire Rack. I read through them looking for people who have a vehicle like mine, IE a Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado and see what their experiences are with them.

hairscramlber · Feb 9, 2020

Thank you

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