HELP...I need tire and wheel recomendations without sacrificing ride quality

[DaveBFishing]

Hey. I am the proud owner of a new used 2010 Chevy Tahoe LT 2WD. I love this vehicle and what my wife and I really enjoy is the smooth ride quality. Unfortunately, the ride we enjoy so much is on stock rims and tires which are not appealing at all. I am looking for a tire and wheel recommendation that is high in style but doesn’t sacrifice the great ride quality of the stock Tahoe. I would appreciate any recommendation any of you could give, pics would be really great and details regarding sizes and specifics. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Modded]

22s is just about as big as you can go and not sacrifice any ride quality.
Check out the TBSS 22" wheels.
Or you can be like me and say screw a bit of ride quality and get 26s

 

[itsspeeds]

Check out mine 22's Trailblazer replica wheel wrapped in 285/45/33 Nitto 420's. Didn't really feel the ride change much at all. Tese wheels are Matte Black,but he also has them in Chrome, gloss black and Grey. Norcall SS will hook you up.

 

[blueflamed03]

rims are your choice, on NNBS like yours, 22's and I love the Nitto 420s

 

[DaveBFishing]

Thanks for all the info so far guys. It's really helping me to focus my search. Anymore pics of tire and wheel combinations from other members that have pleased you look wise and from a ride quality standpoint?

 

[sumo]

Check out mine 22's Trailblazer replica wheel wrapped in 285/45/33 Nitto 420's. Didn't really feel the ride change much at all. Tese wheels are Matte Black,but he also has them in Chrome, gloss black and Grey. Norcall SS will hook you up.

DONKS!!!! Havnt seen any 33 yet lol

Hey Bri. I havent looked at my 420 yet. Are they Directional?

here are the TBSS in grey. Havent mounted them yet

 

[done-it-again]

DONKS!!!! Havnt seen any 33 yet lol

Hey Bri. I havent looked at my 420 yet. Are they Directional?

here are the TBSS in grey. Havent mounted them yet

I like those wheels, but looking for them in black. What offset are they? I don't want wheels that stick out. Thanks

 

[sumo]

same as itsspeeds. Do they stick out at all Brian?

 

[felixgun]

Hey. I am the proud owner of a new used 2010 Chevy Tahoe LT 2WD. I love this vehicle and what my wife and I really enjoy is the smooth ride quality. Unfortunately, the ride we enjoy so much is on stock rims and tires which are not appealing at all. I am looking for a tire and wheel recommendation that is high in style but doesn’t sacrifice the great ride quality of the stock Tahoe. I would appreciate any recommendation any of you could give, pics would be really great and details regarding sizes and specifics. Thanks in advance for your help.

I say stick with Factory 22x9 rims. If you go any higher, like Modded said, you WILL feel loss in ride quality. Do you have 17's, 18's, or 20's right now? If you have 20's, then going to the Factory 22's will have minimal difference in feel/ride quality.

I just switched from KMC Slide 24's on 305/35/24 to GM OEM CK916 22's on 285/45/22 and it is easier to turn and has more pick up when I gas it now

It's a give and take though.. now my rims aren't as big LOL

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DONKS!!!! Havnt seen any 33 yet lol

Hey Bri. I havent looked at my 420 yet. Are they Directional?

here are the TBSS in grey. Havent mounted them yet

Hurry up and put those on!!!!!!!!!

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Check out mine 22's Trailblazer replica wheel wrapped in 285/45/33 Nitto 420's. Didn't really feel the ride change much at all. Tese wheels are Matte Black,but he also has them in Chrome, gloss black and Grey. Norcall SS will hook you up.

Dude I love those tires... do they make them in 305's? My next tire will def be wider.

 

[sumo]

I say stick with Factory 22x9 rims. If you go any higher, like Modded said, you WILL feel loss in ride quality. Do you have 17's, 18's, or 20's right now? If you have 20's, then going to the Factory 22's will have minimal difference in feel/ride quality.

I just switched from KMC Slide 24's on 305/35/24 to GM OEM CK916 22's on 285/45/22 and it is easier to turn and has more pick up when I gas it now

It's a give and take though.. now my rims aren't as big LOL

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Hurry up and put those on!!!!!!!!!

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Dude I love those tires... do they make them in 305's? My next tire will def be wider.

Sensors Arrived today, Saturday is my planned day of installing them. Yes these tires come in 305 series.

 

[felixgun]

Awesome! I got 285/45/22 like you right now but will prob move onto the 305 for the wider stance after these wear down. Be sure to post some pics.

 

[samsjade]

Check out mine 22's Trailblazer replica wheel wrapped in 285/45/33 Nitto 420's. Didn't really feel the ride change much at all. Tese wheels are Matte Black,but he also has them in Chrome, gloss black and Grey. Norcall SS will hook you up.

I just bought the 22" ss trailblazer replicas wheels for my 12' tahoe, I'm looking at tires, I like how you got your tahoe set up. Are you happy you went with the 285/45/22 tires, or do you think the 305/40 would look better?

 

[felixgun]

Go with the 305/40/22!

 

[MACHO]

^I need to upgrade from my stock 17's. And am curious also. FELIX, What's your argument for the wider 305's?

 

[felixgun]

It's a wider and more aggressive stance and also handles better. Trust me when you get it you will agree

 

[MACHO]

Thanks. Did you have 305's before your 285's that you like more and are switching back? Also do you have a lowering kit?

 

[felixgun]

Yes sir I've had both and will never go back to 285's. The rest of my tires will be 305's. Nope my Esky is at stock height with the 305/40/22's.

 

[Rockytfox]

My 305/40/22's are going on today. I too got the Nitto 420s. I previously had the stock 18" hybrid wheels with Bridgestone dueler 285s. Not sure of the width at this moment. I'll post pics and feedback on rude quality later today.

 

[felixgun]

Awesome man. You'll enjoy the width difference going from 285 to 305.

 

[Rockytfox]

So I didn't notice any difference in ride quality. If anything, I'd say it was slightly better probably due to the old duelers.