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I have just acquired a 2000 Excursion Limited which will be used to tow a horse trailer.
Of course, the ride is stiff and rougher than we had experienced with our 1999 Suburban 1500.
Any opinions on whether a change from the stock tire size would favorably affect ride quality, handling, safety (keeping the same wheels).
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Stuart
Of course, the ride is stiff and rougher than we had experienced with our 1999 Suburban 1500.
Any opinions on whether a change from the stock tire size would favorably affect ride quality, handling, safety (keeping the same wheels).
Thanks.
Stuart
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"E" rated tires will hold more load, but have stiffer sidewalls.
"D" have softer sidewalls. Won't hold as much, and might give you a little more rear end sway. Ride will be softer though.
"D" have softer sidewalls. Won't hold as much, and might give you a little more rear end sway. Ride will be softer though.
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Seems to be a lot of support for new shocks. Any recommendations?
Who best to install an anti-sway bar? Dealer vs. a truck "performance" shop??
No one has yet addressed the issue of an non-stock tire size...say a 285 rather than 265 .
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Who best to install an anti-sway bar? Dealer vs. a truck "performance" shop??
No one has yet addressed the issue of an non-stock tire size...say a 285 rather than 265 .
Thanks.
Stuart
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Seems to be a lot of support for new shocks. Any recommendations?
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My 2002 x Limited came stock with Firestone Steeltex A/T, LT265/75R16
D rated tires which gave a hard ride and bounced over every bump.
At 800 miles I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S 265/75/16 Load range C and it made a big difference.
I had the tire shop install the Helwig anti sway bar as well.
I just drove my excursion from New York to Oklahoma then to Florida and back to New York,
about 4500 miles within 2 weeks and the tires and sway bar handled well.
I am waiting on the DOETSCH TEC 3000 Shocks I ordered 800-8SHOCKS, they got a good review at: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...059/index.html
D rated tires which gave a hard ride and bounced over every bump.
At 800 miles I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S 265/75/16 Load range C and it made a big difference.
I had the tire shop install the Helwig anti sway bar as well.
I just drove my excursion from New York to Oklahoma then to Florida and back to New York,
about 4500 miles within 2 weeks and the tires and sway bar handled well.
I am waiting on the DOETSCH TEC 3000 Shocks I ordered 800-8SHOCKS, they got a good review at: http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techart...059/index.html
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Originally posted by jefflana
At 800 miles I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S 265/75/16 Load range C and it made a big difference.
At 800 miles I replaced them with Michelin LTX M/S 265/75/16 Load range C and it made a big difference.
Why would you buy tires that are a lower load rating??
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I went with the Rancho 9000's since they are 5 way adjustable. They are great if you tow. Hook up the trailer adjust the rear shocks to 5. Disconnect trailer and set shocks 2-3. Makes a world of difference towing. The first time I towed I initialy forgot about them. But during the first leg of my trip I was woudering why the rear was so bouncy. Next stop changed the rears to 5 and it road smooth.
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