amxguy1970 Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 Anybody can say anything they want on the internet to make their point sound true, but simple physics dictate otherwise. Either way you slice it a taller sidewall will ride better apples to apples, if you say otherwise there is something called a placebo effect in place, happens all the time with rose colored glasses on. An E-rated LT 55 tires might ride worse than a P-rated 45 series tire, but a 55 series P-rated tire will ride better than a 45 series P-rated tire, it resist damage from pot holes better, will help protect the rim from curb damage which I see all too often with the big rim crowd, will have shorter stopping distances, better acceleration and higher MPG's. Handling, well it is a truck and a larger rim won't magically make it handle ten times better it will be mostly imperceptible, basically one plus for multiple minus' for going with the big rims. If you think your 22's on rubber bands ride well, wait until you have an 18" rim and a proper apples to apples tire on there, you will think it is a Cadillac... Back to reading the comments, I am thoroughly enjoying it! Tyler 2
mafd2 Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Gr8estlife said: Hi, New to the forum! I've had my Silverado for a month so far. Here's a pic. Borla S Type catback on the way... I like the ride but I can tell there are 22"s when I hit a bump... Otherwise its smoother than I thought it would be. I've been reading and catching up on all the threads...found the forum looking for tuner discussions; man, a lot of nice trucks on here! Hmm... What size 22" tires do you have? I surmise 285/45/22?
gt tangerine Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, amxguy1970 said: Anybody can say anything they want on the internet to make their point sound true, but simple physics dictate otherwise. Either way you slice it a taller sidewall will ride better apples to apples, if you say otherwise there is something called a placebo effect in place, happens all the time with rose colored glasses on. An E-rated LT 55 tires might ride worse than a P-rated 45 series tire, but a 55 series P-rated tire will ride better than a 45 series P-rated tire, it resist damage from pot holes better, will help protect the rim from curb damage which I see all too often with the big rim crowd, will have shorter stopping distances, better acceleration and higher MPG's. Handling, well it is a truck and a larger rim won't magically make it handle ten times better it will be mostly imperceptible, basically one plus for multiple minus' for going with the big rims. If you think your 22's on rubber bands ride well, wait until you have an 18" rim and a proper apples to apples tire on there, you will think it is a Cadillac... Back to reading the comments, I am thoroughly enjoying it! Tyler I had the factory 18s with the all season Michelin’s and they were horrible. Honestly. And I also have a Cadillac XT5. The 22s ride better with the Bridgestones and absorb the same amount of absuse from crappy Ohio roads as the Cadillac. Just like you said, perception is in the mind of the individual. I’m happy that’s all I care for. 1
gt tangerine Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, mafd2 said: Hmm... What size 22" tires do you have? I surmise 285/45/22? Looks like the factory bridgestones. 275/50/22
PabloK Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 285/55/22Nitto Ridge GrapplerBest 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 tiresSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
gt tangerine Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 I’m tempted to ditch the stock 22” tires for those nittos dang 1
PabloK Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, gt tangerine said: I’m tempted to ditch the stock 22” tires for those nittos dang Read the reviews... overwhelming positive across about 10 tire websites. It was release early 2017.. it’s the new gold standard. 1
Gr8estlife Posted June 17, 2019 Posted June 17, 2019 Mafd2 they are the factory 275/50/22 Bridgestone Alenza. I really like the look of the Nittos but by the time these tires wear out, I’ll know what I want.
Moend Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 12 hours ago, RUSSH said: Pretty nice shot of my truck yesterday Did it come with a black badge?
RUSSH Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, Moend said: Did it come with a black badge? Yes 1
Moend Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 Just now, RUSSH said: Yes Hmm I seen one today with the blacked out badge and I think they look sharp. But not sure what package on the LT get you the black badges. Nice looking truck. 1
smrr1 Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Moend said: Hmm I seen one today with the blacked out badge and I think they look sharp. But not sure what package on the LT get you the black badges. Nice looking truck. Dealer just swapped to a black bowtie. Fairly cheap to do. 2
RUSSH Posted June 18, 2019 Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Moend said: Hmm I seen one today with the blacked out badge and I think they look sharp. But not sure what package on the LT get you the black badges. Nice looking truck. Thanks buddy. It's not part of a certain package, just an accessory. I've had to do it on my last 3 trucks, but was lucky that it came with it on this one. It's definitely an easy mod though. Edited June 18, 2019 by RUSSH
Sierra Dan Posted June 18, 2019 Author Posted June 18, 2019 23 hours ago, amxguy1970 said: Anybody can say anything they want on the internet to make their point sound true, but simple physics dictate otherwise. Either way you slice it a taller sidewall will ride better apples to apples, if you say otherwise there is something called a placebo effect in place, happens all the time with rose colored glasses on. An E-rated LT 55 tires might ride worse than a P-rated 45 series tire, but a 55 series P-rated tire will ride better than a 45 series P-rated tire, it resist damage from pot holes better, will help protect the rim from curb damage which I see all too often with the big rim crowd, will have shorter stopping distances, better acceleration and higher MPG's. Handling, well it is a truck and a larger rim won't magically make it handle ten times better it will be mostly imperceptible, basically one plus for multiple minus' for going with the big rims. If you think your 22's on rubber bands ride well, wait until you have an 18" rim and a proper apples to apples tire on there, you will think it is a Cadillac... Back to reading the comments, I am thoroughly enjoying it! Tyler My earlier point exactly. More sidewall = more cushion for the impact of the road to be absorbed. 18" tire, best case scenario. 20" tire, not as good as 18" but much better than the thinner area a 22" wheel provides.
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