Street suspension nightmare - + updated +

[Tonyrodz]

Yes. 305/35R24 S/TZ 05 model tires. Very little hum. Much quieter than the NT420s but still a noticeable hum if you turn off everything and just listen. I'm beginning to relaize that once you breach the 24" wheel size I don't think there is any tire that will have 0 noise. I was on some other forums and it seems that everyone has a little bit of tire noise at 22" and up.

Another thing nice thing about the 2 Craves over the KMCs is that the truck isn't as sluggish. There was a HUGE difference in performance going from my OEM 18"s to the KMC...night and day difference. It was like having a trailer attached to the truck. I borrowed a freinds Escalade 22's while waiting for the 2 Craves to come in and those wheels made the truck perform just like my factory 18's. When the 2 Craves went on, it was slighty more sluggish but no where near how bad the KMCs were. It could be a combination of the NT420's and the wheels but it was pretty bad. These wheels are rated at 50lbs. I was considering DUB Futures that came in at 45lbs but they only were available in +30 offset...same as the KMCs. The +15 offset makes the difference - no touching the sway bar on lock to lock. As I said earlier, I probably could have avoided the fender well rub had I gone with a 295 tire but too many "craters" on NJ roads made me go for more meat.

I'm very pleased with how the truck handles, rides, and feels now. Down the road I will get a little stiffer spring for up front and maybe a shock that isn't as forgiving to further reduce the body roll but considering the size and weight of the truck and how I can carve corners now, I'm very happy.

Hopefully the pot holes won't get you. One of the many reasons why I'm selling my 24's--plus they're really heavy.

 

[OurFirstSuburban]

This was a nice read. I am from NJ too and looking to mod our new 2018 Suburban. Following your lead with the 2-4 drop and 24s.

 

[fozzi58]

Tony from NorCal/TBSS Owners. You may have to do a little tuning of the rear depending on if you have a 2WD or 4WD. He sent me the 1" spacer but for a level ride I needed a 2" spacer because of the spring rate on the 2WD model.

As for the wheels you will be limited in what is available unless you go with a smaller size tire (295/35-24) in order to avoid some rubbing. However a little BFH action will cure your inner fender-well rubbing.