Fosscore's 2013 Suburban LTZ Build Thread

BADRIDES said:

Can you talk the wifey into a wheel upgrade with maybe 22 inch replicas?

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This question has a high likelihood of success in 2025. Last rotation with the oil change and the tread is getting low. So I'm planning to go 22s with some new rubber at the same time.

I still love the LTZs, but want something different. I'm still thinking CK375s to keep in the NNBS timeline and not be like every other Chevy/GMC/Esky on the road.

A co-worker came out the other day and said "Damn!" Look at the shine on those wheels. Did you do that? I kinda laughed and made him rub the paint too. C'mon man...I got up at 0500 to wash the vehicles this morning in the dark, polished the paint last weekend and yes I shine her up. lol...I digress from the wheels.

I'm open to any other style I should consider...
@BADRIDES

Fosscore said:

I'm still thinking CK375s to keep in the NNBS timeline

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Those have always been my favorite. They made them in 20s as well.

swathdiver said:

Those have always been my favorite. They made them in 20s as well.

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If I had to replace my Snowflakes on my truck today it would be with 20 inch Ck-375's. NO more 22's for me now that I have had 20's.

BADRIDES said:

If I had to replace my Snowflakes on my truck today it would be with 20 inch Ck-375's. NO more 22's for me now that I have had 20's.

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I like your style. But why NO more 22s and staying with 20s instead?

What brand of tires are you running?

With good quality tires, the ride quality difference between a 20 and 22 is pretty negligible

07Burb said:

With good quality tires, the ride quality difference between a 20 and 22 is pretty negligible

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What would you go with for your top choices?

Michelin Defenders? Pricey but good reviews online and TYF.

The Burb has had the OEM issue Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas and General Grabber UHP since launch.

Fosscore said:

The Burb has had the OEM issue Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas and General Grabber UHP since launch.

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Yuck. The Alenzas are awful tires, I don’t know how you’ve driven on them so long. Get the Michelin Defender 2.

91RS said:

Yuck. The Alenzas are awful tires, I don’t know how you’ve driven on them so long. Get the Michelin Defender 2.

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Ditched the Alenzas at around 60k (yes did them an 2nd time but hey we all learn lol) and the Generals are almost out.

I was thinking about the Michelins.

Your points well noted haha.

Fosscore said:

What would you go with for your top choices?

Michelin Defenders? Pricey but good reviews online and TYF.

The Burb has had the OEM issue Bridgestone Dueler Alenzas and General Grabber UHP since launch.

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The Michelins are always a top choice for almost everyone. They do cost but they last a long time and provide a good ride. I personally have had good luck with the General Grabber line as well as Hankook.

I think where people get in trouble is when they try to go uber cheap and get the off brand chicken fried rice tires off eBay.

Fosscore said:

Ditched the Alenzas at around 60k (yes did them an 2nd time but hey we all learn lol) and the Generals are almost out.

I was thinking about the Michelins.

Your points well noted haha.

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I am on my second set of defender LTX tires and love them. First set performed well. I wanted the LTX A/T2s again when I needed to replace last November but no one had them ins rock in the size I run so I went with another set of defenders, but went with the XL load rating since I tow often. They’re great and so far wearing pretty evenly.