Tahoe PPV Tires

[RichardCranium]

Forgive my ignorance but when looking up that tire size at Tire Rack, 115 or so tires came up. Maybe it's the speed rating that is limiting the choices?

I assume you searched 265/70-17? Which was the SSV size, instead of the PPV size of 265/60-17. TireRack still has just the RSA's we all love to hate for the PPV size.

Lots of reasons for so many choices, really it breaks them up best by what you want out of the tire. All terrain, highway tires (mileage), or performance. Expand the "Performance" tab on the left column and it breaks them up for you by what you want out of your tire. Pretty sure the bulk of us are either highway tires or performance.

 

[swathdiver]

Ahh, got it now, thanks! Didn't know they (PPV) ran a 60 series tire. What is the procedure for recalibrating the speedometer when changing sizes?

 

[Z Maga]

Hello Everyone - I am new to owning a Tahoe PPV. I have a 2012 PPV from TX. I recently got a nail in the sidewall of my RS-A 265/60/17 108V. I like the look, size, etc however the price on replcement of the RS-A is crazy. Since it's been awhile since people have been trying out tires, what would be the recommendation for a tire that would not change the look and feel of the truck.

The Nexen Roadian HP's the closest thing to the RS-A as far as size, aesthics, etc?

Thanks again everyone.

 

[992dr]

Hey Z, welcome aboard

I believe the Nexen is the only other available tire in that particular size. They seem to get good reviews.
I like many others have gone up in size, there's more of an option for tires. 265/60/17s are an odd size. And for the life of me, I cant remember what size I replaced my RS-As with. Huh, I think I went with a 265/70. I'll have to double check on that.

 

[Z Maga]

992dr - Thanks for the reply.

I do have another question, which might belong in a new thread. Just let me know and I'll find a new forum.

I know that the suspension is harder than the standard tahoe, however I can feel everything in the truck. There definetely is a low vibration, and any sort of non perfection in the road is amplified. If you wanted to read or do anything while driving it is not possible. The jump seat even starts to vibrate if i do not have my arm on it. The tires were balanced recently. The truck isn't necessarily shaking where a bearing or something is about to fall off.

I am not sure what model suspension this has, (maybe someone knows the part, etc) - however it feels like the dampers (if it has it) are non-existent.

I am going to take it somewhere, howeve I would like to have some knowledge prior. Is this a huge issue?

Note: This truck was from a constable in Texas, and appeared to be driven on clay/gravel roads. (This is an assumption by all the original orange clay throughout the truck)
Thanks again for the help.

 

[992dr]

992dr - Thanks for the reply.

I do have another question, which might belong in a new thread. Just let me know and I'll find a new forum.

I know that the suspension is harder than the standard tahoe, however I can feel everything in the truck. There definetely is a low vibration, and any sort of non perfection in the road is amplified. If you wanted to read or do anything while driving it is not possible. The jump seat even starts to vibrate if i do not have my arm on it. The tires were balanced recently. The truck isn't necessarily shaking where a bearing or something is about to fall off.

I am not sure what model suspension this has, (maybe someone knows the part, etc) - however it feels like the dampers (if it has it) are non-existent.

I am going to take it somewhere, howeve I would like to have some knowledge prior. Is this a huge issue?

Note: This truck was from a constable in Texas, and appeared to be driven on clay/gravel roads. (This is an assumption by all the original orange clay throughout the truck)
Thanks again for the help.

Any time Z Maga, I try to help as much as I can.

Well, we now have a PPV specific section. I have no idea how to move nor do I have the authority so, I'll respond here and if it gets moved, that's ok .

The PPVs have more of a firm ride compared to the civilian models. One of the biggest mods is a free travel mod. Basically you're removing the rear bump stop mount and jounce pad and in place will install a standard bump stop. I believe the front has a jounce pad as well. I'll have to look at that to make sure.

If your jump seat is vibrating, I'd double check the bolts to make sure they are tight on your jump seat.

Suspension is PPV specific.

Your suspension could be warn out, especially if it made frequent trips down those clay/gravel roads. Mine is now starting to feel quite sloppy after 210k miles. I'm replacing everything though.

 

[Z Maga]

Any time Z Maga, I try to help as much as I can.

Well, we now have a PPV specific section. I have no idea how to move nor do I have the authority so, I'll respond here and if it gets moved, that's ok .

The PPVs have more of a firm ride compared to the civilian models. One of the biggest mods is a free travel mod. Basically you're removing the rear bump stop mount and jounce pad and in place will install a standard bump stop. I believe the front has a jounce pad as well. I'll have to look at that to make sure.

If your jump seat is vibrating, I'd double check the bolts to make sure they are tight on your jump seat.

Suspension is PPV specific.

Your suspension could be warn out, especially if it made frequent trips down those clay/gravel roads. Mine is now starting to feel quite sloppy after 210k miles. I'm replacing everything though.

Thanks for the reply.

The shocks and tires were replaced, however you still feel everything on the road. If I go over perfectly paved road it's smooth, however if it it is at all course, etc vibrates the truck to some extent. The jump seat is tight. No movement and bolts are tight as well.

I notice it more now because I lean on the arm rest now which is ultimately attached to the floor so I feel all vibration, etc in the road.

Maybe I am not used to it and that's how the harder suspension rides?

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[992dr]

Thanks for the reply.

The shocks and tires were replaced, however you still feel everything on the road. If I go over perfectly paved road it's smooth, however if it it is at all course, etc vibrates the truck to some extent. The jump seat is tight. No movement and bolts are tight as well.

I notice it more now because I lean on the arm rest now which is ultimately attached to the floor so I feel all vibration, etc in the road.

Maybe I am not used to it and that's how the harder suspension rides?

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That was one of the main reasons for me to get a PPV. Besides being a stripped down model, the firm suspension is what I desire.

Have you looked into the free travel mod?

 

[Z Maga]

That was one of the main reasons for me to get a PPV. Besides being a stripped down model, the firm suspension is what I desire.

Have you looked into the free travel mod?

If in an riding and look at passenger (not jumpseat) seat it is noticeably vibrating. Yours is the Same? I am not taking holes or bumps in road. Just asphalt, at any speed really. Could be 30mph in neighborhood.


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[992dr]

If in an riding and look at passenger (not jumpseat) seat it is noticeably vibrating. Yours is the Same? I am not taking holes or bumps in road. Just asphalt, at any speed really. Could be 30mph in neighborhood.

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Vibrations hah, I went through quite the drama filled adventure when I first bought my PPV. Looong story.

I'm curious if its your transmission.

 

[Z Maga]

Vibrations hah, I went through quite the drama filled adventure when I first bought my PPV. Looong story.

I'm curious if its your transmission.

I know its near impossible to know without actually riding in it so I much appreciate you trying to help. Other than finding someone near me to compare PPV rides, I'm not sure what to do. Don't want to bring it back to dealer for them to tell me something else. Already replaced shocks and 4 tires.......

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[992dr]

Any time, I try to help as much as I can.
I forgot though, you have a 6spd, not the 4spd. So, I'm back at square one. As I know nothing about the 6spds.
One of the issues with the 4L60E was the TCC valve bore would wear over time. I think it started when they introduced PWM (pulse width modulation). I brought it to several dealers, transmission shops and finally settled with a GM specific performance shop. Boy was that a mistake. Long story short, they had no idea what was going on, charged an arm and a leg. I actually found out what the problem was from a member on LS1Tech. Too bad the damage was done. The fix helped but it still has a slight vibration. I can deal with it until I do a trans swap though.

Ok back to the topic here, haha.
Have you heard of road force balancing or something like that?
Maybe driveshaft is out of balance
There was mention about struts being lose. I'm guessing the three nuts on top.

I'll do some research and see what I can find.

 

[badandyturbo]

Anyone ever run a 285/60/17 on the stock steelies?

 

[aggmeister2010]

992dr - Thanks for the reply.

I do have another question, which might belong in a new thread. Just let me know and I'll find a new forum.

I know that the suspension is harder than the standard tahoe, however I can feel everything in the truck. There definetely is a low vibration, and any sort of non perfection in the road is amplified. If you wanted to read or do anything while driving it is not possible. The jump seat even starts to vibrate if i do not have my arm on it. The tires were balanced recently. The truck isn't necessarily shaking where a bearing or something is about to fall off.

I am not sure what model suspension this has, (maybe someone knows the part, etc) - however it feels like the dampers (if it has it) are non-existent.

I am going to take it somewhere, howeve I would like to have some knowledge prior. Is this a huge issue?

Note: This truck was from a constable in Texas, and appeared to be driven on clay/gravel roads. (This is an assumption by all the original orange clay throughout the truck)
Thanks again for the help.

I strongly recommend the Bilstein 5100 Series shocks. They still allow the truck to handle well, but take to crappy road conditions much better. My factory PPV suspension gave me back problems, and so we put the 5100 shocks in....problem solved.

You need two of each of these:

https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspens...aspx?t_c=1&t_s=90&t_pt=3306&t_pn=BIL24-187237

https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspens...aspx?t_c=1&t_s=90&t_pt=3306&t_pn=BIL24-186940

Direct bolt in to the factory holes.

As for tires, ditch the Goodyears, and get to a more standard size that's priced better. The goodyear tires transfer vibrations much more than most tires, especially as they get old.

I really like the Continental CrossContact tires in 276/60 R17 size. They're not really much taller than factory tires, a little bit wider (looks good), and handle minor vibrations much better.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...CLX20OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[RichardCranium]

If a softer, less jolting ride is what you are after......I'd go with something like @aggmeister2010 recommended above. I may have missed it, but how many miles does your 2012 have on it? My 2010 had 180k on the odo, my shocks and springs were worn out. As a result, the somewhat fresh RSA's were wearing fast and not evenly. Once the wear started to become visual on the tires, that thing should like Michael J Fox on meth.

I recently replaced my shocks and springs for Belltech. The ride is firm, but in a desirable way.....much like a real sports suspension should be. The biggest change was dropping the RSA's though, I went with Continental Contact LX 20, and went with a little taller of a tire at 265/70-17 (still on the steelies). Best money I've spent! I haven't spilled a beer since.

 

[aggmeister2010]

I recently replaced my shocks and springs for Belltech. The ride is firm, but in a desirable way.....much like a real sports suspension should be. The biggest change was dropping the RSA's though, I went with Continental Contact LX 20, and went with a little taller of a tire at 265/70-17 (still on the steelies). Best money I've spent! I haven't spilled a beer since.

Agreed, those Continental tires do a good job for half the price of the RS-A's. Unless you're doing pursuit responses above 100 mph regularly, you don't really need the RS-A's.

 

[domoarigato]

Sorry to bump such an old thread, but are there any long term updates you guys have with the tires you've purchased?

Curious to see how the contis / nittos etc have held up. Seems like the RS-A's have dropped in price as well and are in line with the conti lx20's.
At that price point it seems like the playing field is pretty level.

 

[GranPrix]

I'm very happy with my Firehawks. They've lasted me a long time and they're very quiet to.

 

[992dr]

Hmm, I forget what tires I have haha. I am happy with them though, they are holding up and have lasted quite a bit longer than the 420s I had previously.
While I think the RSAs are a great tire, even for a little less, I'd find something else. They are just too soft and wear too fast for my liking. Contis will be my next set when my tires wear out.

 

[CrashTestDummy]

We're still rocking the 275-60 RS-As. They perform well and have held up well. Haven't autocrossed the truck with them yet, but time will tell.