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285/55/22

GMC BBK comes today as well..

parts inbound!

Read the reviews... overwhelming positive across about 10 tire websites. It was release early 2017.. it’s the new gold standard.

285/55/22 Nitto Ridge Grappler Best tires you can get if you want a nice ride with an aggressive look... read some reviews.. it’s clearly the industry leader for new hybrid truck tires Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I ran Michelin Pilot SS on my Jeep SRT 305/35/22 and the ride imprvoved dramnatcallyl over the shit 295/45/20 Pirellis.... Quality of tires make all the difference.

I'm aware the at4 doesnt have the Adaptive ride control and i have no idea what you are talking about with your lifted truck. Lifted trucks all handle dramatically different... i'm talking stock suspension for the sake of us all being able to relate. Re-read my post. I'm stated that with a 35x12.5x22 on a 2019 at4, the ride was extremely plush. Then i made the point that i would rather have this setup accompanied by a slightly shorter sideway to improve cornering, tracking, and general steering.. If YOU personally think you need an 18inch wheel with a fat tire go ahead and do your thing, thats your preference.. In regards to my comment on the X5, i was trying to drive the point i prefer a more planted ride over a couple bumps... never said anything about suspension

per my discussion above, I'm pointing out that the truck doesn't need 18 inches of rubber for it to ride good. new 2019s.

odd I run 35s on a work truck and they are smooth as butter, it just floats over road imperfections. check your shocks I run 325/30/21s on the back of my X5m and it rides great. Shocks do the work, not tires.

Fad? maybe in america. Blob? maybe your confusing plasti-dip'd wheels with wheels properly coat satin black. it makes a difference. Black wheels are not new... Buicks rocked them in the 80s. BMW M cars use them on their vehicles it was clear they made the cars look "sportier". I see less and less malibus on the road, i think that FAD is wearing out as our population starts to age. cheers

-Our trucks are not high compression/boosted motors screaming around a track constantly over 5500 RPMS. -The gains on large displacement engines are even less noticable. The smaller the engine but higher the compression or boost will result in more efficiently and the same level of power in many cases. -The new 6.2 can now adjust the ECU to align with the fuel before a knock will happen. -92 is "recommended, not required" -The EPA, Automakers, and the California Air Resources Board are all involved in the emission and mpg ratings for domestic vehicles in the united states - so it happens to be, premium fuel is good for a catalytic converter. In allowing advanced timing of ignition, the fuel has a longer burn duration. This in turn gives more time for heat transfer within the combustion chamber—which results in reduced temperature of exhaust gases. This cooler "engine-out" condition makes for an easier thermal life of downstream catalysts and the environment. -Many manufactures push for higher octane with the hope that it will be come the new standard with 91 replacing 87... WHY? Automakers would like this as it's the cheapest way for their engines to meet increasing EPA standards, but they want the government to force it as if they do it themselves the buyers may not buy that brand of vehicle to avoid the initial added cost at the pump. In closing, there's nothing wrong with throwing 92 in the truck, particularly at higher elevations.... but you will in no way you will be able to tell the 10-15 HP difference that is only generated at PEAK power, when the engine is around 6000 rpms.. new 6.2 has the ability to adjust the ECU before a knock even happens. Your not hurting the engine. That being said- i use 93 all the time, it makes me feel good. But just understand, on a N/A modern engine with average compression, there is no difference and you're not hurting the engine to any extent. check the pdf below of all the US vehicles that REQUIRE 91-92-93... all the engines are smaller displacement, many super or turbo charged, or highly engineered motors developed mostly in Germany. 91+ octane in this engine is really doing nothing but making the gas bill higher. Premium-Fuel-Requirement-2016-and-2017-model-years.pdf

overkill in what way? The tire brand, model, air pressure, & size will overwhelming determine how a vehicle rides. Lots of opinions on here but no real facts or on how a tire and it's composition affect the handling of the vehicle. Airing down your 20s to make them feel like your 18s.......??? proves my point. The internal pressure of the tire should be exactly what is recommended by the manufacture. Every aspect of how the truck performs, handles, brakes, etc is optimized for the recommended tire pressure GMC(and every other manufacturer) recommends.

Love these Are they larger/smaller than the stock ones? I want something nice and tight to the frame... Not hit my paint leg and get mud on my paints when I walk into office Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Agree Just make sure you get the proper pad, based on the stuff I said above. Don’t just wing it. I’ve winged it many times and I wasted a lot of money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We are the same type of guys. Lol Who wants a stock truck? I get so much enjoyment researching and improving toys.... Yea is it over the top? Probably... But it’s our money and if it makes us happy.. why not. Life is too short, have as much fun as you can. I’m Ok eating chicken sandwiches and drinking cheap beer to have an amazing truck that makes me pumped up every day to drive it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What’s your budget? Changing pads have many pros and cons. For example, you might improve reduced fade at the cost of initial bite in cold weather. Lots of factors to consider when making such an investment. Cold climate, brake noise, brake dust, product life, cost... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I personally believe the IBC system is more of a modernization “brake by wire” type of system that manufactures are starting to adopt as more and more engines become hybrids and become smaller in displacement. GM had to do this because the new 4 banger won’t have enough oomph to run the vacuum on such a large vehicle. IBC is a vacuumless booster and slip control device that replaces a conventional booster and electronic stability control system. It eliminates the need for vacuum from the power train or a vacuum pump. It uses an electronically controlled motor and plunger-type system that is electronically controlled and pushes brake fluid into the system. The pedal input from the driver is interpreted by a hydraulic simulator, which provides the driver the feel of a traditional brake system. While there are improvements in performance, I think they are fairly insignificant. I would compare this to manufactures moving towards electric steering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When you do a full GT brembo system... the performance improvement is incredible. Initial bite, particularly in cold weather is phenomenal. The price is crazy, I know. But this is one modification that elevates the trucks performance to a different level. Keep your stock brakes, when you sell the truck you can typically recover 60% of the initial investment. I’ve done this about 8 times.. I will also need a 2nd, maybe 3rd job to support my addiction of modifying cars. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It will work but there isn’t enough room if the truck is stock lift... needs to be lifted to fit. https://fabtechmotorsports.com Unless you drive a 2 door Jeep Wrangler JK these will do nothing but look cool and mask the true issue your having. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You are correct But it drives me crazy to see unmatched rear brakes. Brembo rear brake for the GMC 2019 will be a 4 pot system. Combined with a 8 piston front... the brakes will be so damn efficient. I run them on every vehicle I own... I typically get 75k before I need to replace pads. The 2 piece Rotors should last 100k. I have 120k on one set and still have tons of life left No doubt it’s crazy money, 8500-10k but if your looking for the “ultimate” system, this is the route to go. Not to mention your shaving 40% of the rotational mass compared to the original system... handling, acceleration, braking, everything is improved on that front. Only negative is your wallet will start smoking and you’ll end up working until your 80 years old. Should be epic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yea that’s the brembo/GMC kit... But At $2200-2500, being a 6 pot caliper, and a heavy ass 1 piece rotor, it’s a overpriced. I’m waiting for my rep at Brembo to confirm fitment on their new 8 piston kit GT kit will fit. List is $5500 but you can easily wheel and deal and prob get it for 4800. Brembo has a strict price protection policy that makes all distributers list the same price. This kit is designed to work with the factory abs system, brake pump... everything.. The extra 2k is worth the gigantic 2 piece floating rotor, with a anodized aluminum hat.... the cast iron 1 piece rotor will rust and look like shit after a year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have used many of stabilizers..... but I see no value on one for this vehicle. That being said... What symptoms are you experiencing? What modifications do you have on tires and suspension. One common misconception that people have about steering stabilizers is that if your truck has a shimmy or experiences death wobble installing a steering stabilizer will fix it. This is completely false, installing a steering stabilizer will only help hide the issue. The only way to actually fix a shimmy or death wobble is to find and replace the suspension component that is causing the issue. Without one of these stabilizers, the vibrations from your steering components and the road would reverberate through the entire system. This vibration can cause various steering components like ball joints, tie rod ends, and your drag link to prematurely wear out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great info Thanks HondaHawk for breakdown. So it sounds like if you can find it at a reasonable cost it would be a nice upgrade! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is ceramic tint like polarized sunglasses? How does it work? I always thought it was just marketing BS but you gentlemen say it’s a dramatic improvement? Thanks guys Pete Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk