Sergey A Rusakov
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Hello,
I am Sergey and new to this forum, so please bear with me for a moment.
Used 2011 Tahoe LT bought from a dealer. Vehicle had aftermarket wheels and worn tires.
Sticker says "Premium Smooth Ride" and glove box sticker lists ZW7 option.
I typically carry 1-2 passengers, small amount of luggage. No towing.
Suspension is stock, everything is factory original. 146 kMi. There are no squeaks nor any noises from suspension.
The question to you experts I have is that the premium smooth ride is not smooth. In fact ride is firmer than my older TrailBlazer had.
Driving on smooth road surface feels rigid, every asphalt irregularity is felt, e.g. cracks or pavement dent.
Being dissatisfied with the ride quality for the money I paid to vehicle inspector and he blamed wheels.
Replaced aftermarket wheels with factory original near new aluminum rims and installed four new factory size tires P265 70R17. All four tires are equally inflated to 30 psi. Balanced well.
I noticed little if any difference when replaced all four wheels. The ride is still firm.
So the problem seems to be not in wheels/tires.
If anyone had similar issue, from your experience, what should I check in suspension please?
Thank you,
Sergey
I am Sergey and new to this forum, so please bear with me for a moment.
Used 2011 Tahoe LT bought from a dealer. Vehicle had aftermarket wheels and worn tires.
Sticker says "Premium Smooth Ride" and glove box sticker lists ZW7 option.
I typically carry 1-2 passengers, small amount of luggage. No towing.
Suspension is stock, everything is factory original. 146 kMi. There are no squeaks nor any noises from suspension.
The question to you experts I have is that the premium smooth ride is not smooth. In fact ride is firmer than my older TrailBlazer had.
Driving on smooth road surface feels rigid, every asphalt irregularity is felt, e.g. cracks or pavement dent.
Being dissatisfied with the ride quality for the money I paid to vehicle inspector and he blamed wheels.
Replaced aftermarket wheels with factory original near new aluminum rims and installed four new factory size tires P265 70R17. All four tires are equally inflated to 30 psi. Balanced well.
I noticed little if any difference when replaced all four wheels. The ride is still firm.
So the problem seems to be not in wheels/tires.
If anyone had similar issue, from your experience, what should I check in suspension please?
Thank you,
Sergey