15tahoe
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Just had a leveling kit installed on the front and put on some BFG 285's. I think it looks a lot better.
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Leveled with 285's
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felixgun
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Looks awesome. What size rims are those?
15tahoe
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They are 18" which were hard to find on a well equipped LT.
I know the larger rims are more desirable to most people. But for me 18" is plenty big enough and gives it nice soft ride.
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I know the larger rims are more desirable to most people. But for me 18" is plenty big enough and gives it nice soft ride.
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15tahoe
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They are 285/65/18, no rubbing issues at all.
Neil Layne
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Black the chrome imo. It looks fantastic though. I love it
49fleetline
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I think that looks perfect, Tom. I, too, feel the 18s are just right with the right amount of sidewall and a comfy ride. We're riding on oem 17s right now, but hope to find 18s down the line when its time to buy new tires. Does the computer need to be recalibrated for the increase in diameter? If so, how does one go about doing this?
15tahoe
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As for the chrome to black - totally agree, but I'm not sure I'm brave enough to start taking off the body molding on a new vehicle. Maybe I'll think about it more once it gets a little older.
For the question about recalibrating the computer:
The technically correct answer is that you should have the computer recalibrated for the larger tires. This should change the shift points, speedometer, etc... I'm not very familiar with new vehicles, but in the past you would have a scanner hooked up to a port under the dashboard to make the change.
The reality of it is that the change is so small, I never bother with the computer change. The speedometer difference is so small it's almost not noticeable at all and the shifting seems fine to me.
So I guess it's really up to the individual whether or not to make the change.
One thing I did need to change however was the headlight adjustment. Once you lift the front and put on bigger tires, the headlights will be too high and you blind other drivers if you don't adjust them down a bit.
Hard to believe that 18" rims are the smallest rim you can get now. Maybe I'm just an old timer, but I still remember when 18" rims for exotic sports cars. Now they're just the base model rim. It took me a while to actually find the "smaller" rims while still getting most of the options I wanted.
Thanks for the compliments, for the most part I really like the 2015. GM did a great job on the interior upgrades. I'm still trying to like the exterior more than the last generation. But I suspect it will grow on me just like they did back in 2007.
For the question about recalibrating the computer:
The technically correct answer is that you should have the computer recalibrated for the larger tires. This should change the shift points, speedometer, etc... I'm not very familiar with new vehicles, but in the past you would have a scanner hooked up to a port under the dashboard to make the change.
The reality of it is that the change is so small, I never bother with the computer change. The speedometer difference is so small it's almost not noticeable at all and the shifting seems fine to me.
So I guess it's really up to the individual whether or not to make the change.
One thing I did need to change however was the headlight adjustment. Once you lift the front and put on bigger tires, the headlights will be too high and you blind other drivers if you don't adjust them down a bit.
Hard to believe that 18" rims are the smallest rim you can get now. Maybe I'm just an old timer, but I still remember when 18" rims for exotic sports cars. Now they're just the base model rim. It took me a while to actually find the "smaller" rims while still getting most of the options I wanted.
Thanks for the compliments, for the most part I really like the 2015. GM did a great job on the interior upgrades. I'm still trying to like the exterior more than the last generation. But I suspect it will grow on me just like they did back in 2007.
MarkD51
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IMO, he's got too much "black" already. Black on black on black on black, no good.
You need some contrast, something to set the vehicle off.
Me, I'll never buy black again in this lifetime, a PITA to keep clean, and can't even get in them in the summer., AC straining to cool you.
The vehicle looks beautiful, I wish you the very best enjoyment with it.
Does Hypertech have something for him? (re-programmer?)
You need some contrast, something to set the vehicle off.
Me, I'll never buy black again in this lifetime, a PITA to keep clean, and can't even get in them in the summer., AC straining to cool you.
The vehicle looks beautiful, I wish you the very best enjoyment with it.
Does Hypertech have something for him? (re-programmer?)
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15tahoe
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Ha! Guess I'm a glutton for punishment. Both my vehicles are black.
Maybe the chrome will grow on me, but it just seems too busy. Chrome around the window trim, gold colored badges, and brushed aluminum wheels. That chrome somehow looks a little out of place to me.
But maybe I'm just used to the black window trim on my Avalanche, and the chrome will grow on me.
That's what's great about customizing your ride; everyone has different tastes.
Thanks for the compliment!
Maybe the chrome will grow on me, but it just seems too busy. Chrome around the window trim, gold colored badges, and brushed aluminum wheels. That chrome somehow looks a little out of place to me.
But maybe I'm just used to the black window trim on my Avalanche, and the chrome will grow on me.
That's what's great about customizing your ride; everyone has different tastes.
Thanks for the compliment!
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Kerrville15
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Looks great. What brand leveling kit did you end up going with?
Seagrave7
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Very nice. Can we see more pictures of it level'd?
PokerMunkee
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This looks great. I wouldn't change anything,other than tinting the front windows.
I also look forward to your review after a couple months.
Why GM doesn't make them look like this from the factory is beyond me. At least make the Z71 package look like this!
I also look forward to your review after a couple months.
Why GM doesn't make them look like this from the factory is beyond me. At least make the Z71 package look like this!
15tahoe
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It feels right, like the way it should feel off the assembly line. No issues to report, everything seems to work fine.
I did get the front windows and sunroof tinted which makes it look complete.
I think the next upgrade might be a brush guard on the front. Haven't decided yet.
I did get the front windows and sunroof tinted which makes it look complete.
I think the next upgrade might be a brush guard on the front. Haven't decided yet.
AA1PR
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looks really nice
rokdenali
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Yes, definitely looks much better.
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Looks great, man. For some reason the wheels with the bigger tires are reminding me of the old Dodge Dakota/Durango wheels. Lol. Weird...
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Looks great, about time to upgrade my 09
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