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    Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S

    The Continental TerrainContact H/T have pretty good initial reviews. What I like about Michelins (brand in general) is that they maintain consistent performance throughout the life of the tire. That aspect is hard for initial reviews to assess.
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    Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S

    Defender LTX M/S2 if it's available in your size.
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    New Order Turn Around Times?

    It should not take that long these days.
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    Why the switch to big rims?

    Whether low"er" profile tires are better performing both for the road and track is debatable. If it is, it's due to tire availability for certain sizing. But for road course/track applications, people are usually opting for a smaller wheel/taller sidewall with the same overall diameter that...
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    Why the switch to big rims?

    None of those are going to be lighter than a 20x9 flow formed wheel at 27.6lbs: https://vorsteineroffroad.com/products/vr-601-tungsten-graphite
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    Why the switch to big rims?

    I think we're on the same page. 22" wheels are usually pretty heavy and the increased weight hinders performance more than very minor sidewall performance characteristics. I haven't seen any factory braking system that requires a wheel larger than 20" to clear. In fact, there are a lot of...
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    Why the switch to big rims?

    Switching to larger wheels beyond 20" is really a matter of appearance, not function. "Performance" usually depends on tread design and tire compound more than tire/wheel size. It may be the case that there are more performance oriented tires in a particular size than the other. But the...
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    Dealer Pricing

    I think this is accurate. Robideaux is advertising almost $6000 off MSRP on their in stock Yukons: https://www.robideaux.com/VehicleSearchResults?search=new&model=Yukon%20XL The market is going to be in a different place for Tahoes/Suburbans/Yukons in about 6 months. Heck, I don't even know...
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    AC evaporator calls it quits at 32K miles?

    Maybe it's a matter of relativity. My experience is that compressors, condensers, AC expansion valve, and/or o-rings at HVAC line connection points tend to fail sooner than an evaporator or a heater core. I've never had to replace a evaporator or heater core before I had to replace one of the...
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    AC evaporator calls it quits at 32K miles?

    +1. I think 20 hours of labor would be excessive for this job.
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    AC evaporator calls it quits at 32K miles?

    Evaporators usually don't fail or leak...
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    Carjack Attempt??

    +1. This. I've had an attempted car jacking experience - fortunately, it was quickly resolved in a manner with the least amount of "work". Your situational awareness is what will save you because action beats reaction every time all the time. My SO and I went out to dinner around Baltimore...
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    Jeep Grand Wagoneer | color me impressed

    They need an even larger discount. Maybe a BOGO deal.
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    Dealer Pricing

    Which dealership?
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    How can you afford the cost of a new SUV?

    To be fair: always be skeptical of what ANY administration tells you (but not to the point where you do the sovereign citizen routine if you get pulled over).
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    How can you afford the cost of a new SUV?

    +1. We're not planning on buying GM products next, but the principle is the same. The 1/2 ton pickup market will certainly be oversupplied by Jan 2024. We're looking to place an order for a 2024 F150 in January/February. We've put off our purchase of a 1/2 ton based full size SUV purchase...
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    How can you afford the cost of a new SUV?

    An annual household income of $500k/year in NYC, SF, etc. is probably equivalent to an annual household income of $150-225k/year in a much lower cost of living area.
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    2025 Suburban Preview from TFL Truck

    +1. Anything over 20" is a waste. More unspring mass, harsher ride, more likely to be damaged/bent, and more expensive to replace. I think 20" is the cutoff because there are no practical braking systems that can't clear a 20" wheel.
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    2025 Tahoe King of the SUVs gets new dash and front end update.

    I'm waiting to see how Ford will respond on the Expedition refresh.
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    Pushbar suggestions

    This is the way.
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    2021/2022 PPV wheel part number

    Seems like those are out of stock (or no longer made) based on TireRack and DiscountTire inventory. I think the Explorer Police Interceptor Utility uses the Goodyear Eagle Enforcer but it's also available in tire size 275/55/20.
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    How much trust do you have in the 3.0?

    Here is a LM2 teardown:
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    2021/2022 PPV wheel part number

    Does anyone know what the factory tire brand, model, and size is for the PPV?
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    21+ IRS SAG issues when towing product design (looking for someone in Michigan)

    I think the biggest challenge is finding shocks/struts with valving that will match the increased spring rate. While it may be a 35% increase in load capacity, it is possible that the spring rate % increase may not be nearly as much as the load capacity increase. Maybe if the spring rate is...
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    21+ IRS SAG issues when towing product design (looking for someone in Michigan)

    I'm not a fan of air suspension that completely replaces a spring.

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