Steve Butters Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) shawn - you wont regret getting thesehttp://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/5162/10002/-1awesome tread life, all around great tires...these ones have a more aggressive tread - not sure how they hold up mileage wisehttp://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/5362/10002/-1that picture isnt right though, it shows the same tread as the first one i posted, but it is actually different like this http://www.streetxpressions.com/cartgenie/images/small/baja_atz.jpgi might give the second set a try since i like a little more aggressive tires, but ill be buying one of the two for sure.... friend has the first ones on his truck and after 40k miles they still look fairly new Edited March 28, 2011 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 shawn - you wont regret getting thesehttp://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey+Thompson/672/5162/10002/-1Yes I will. I need long mileage tires. Mickeys are good for about 14k at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes I will. I need long mileage tires. Mickeys are good for about 14k at best.its not a drag radial - a friend of mine has 40k miles on his and they have a ton of life left in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 its not a drag radial - a friend of mine has 40k miles on his and they have a ton of life left in themThey're also $214/ea. I can get BFG Long Trails for$ 666 w/ alignment, which it needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) yea they cost a bit more - but the aggressive tread pattern is worth it for me (maybe not for others though)to each their own, BFG are nice tires - had BFGs on my mustang and on the harley truck Edited March 28, 2011 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 $140 a piece on BFF long trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 $140 a piece on BFF long trail.Not bad, but I need an alignment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 $630 plus tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 $630 plus taxAlignment included? Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 miracle motor mart 5100 east main st. Let me know if you want them. we don't stock tires but can order and recieve them same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Wont be soon. I want to pull the wheels and PC them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) updated pic:Went with the Firestone AT's. Got a great deal, I just hope they wear well.Wheels are PC'd Matte Black by Performance Powdercoating. I ended up buying some Z71 wheels and having them coated. Sold the ugly directionals with the tires off the z71 wheels. Worked out well. Edited August 19, 2011 by max power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) I had Goodyear silent armours on my silverado when they first came out not a bad overall tire, but they weren't cheap I got good mileage out of them and put Dayton tires that my mechanic recommended on and I liked them better honestly. The daytons had better steering response. I was getting 15 to19 with my silverado when I had the bed cover once it came off it was 15 to 17 of course truck had s few more miles on it at that point. If I ran the interstate at 67 mph when I had the cover I got 22 mpg average with premium gas. Put a k&n air filter on the suburban I got 1+ mpg better with it. I had a 5.3 in my 04. Most guys get crappy mpg with the 6.0 . I kept my truck maintened also which helps. The dodge I have now with the hemi doesn't get as good in town 11-13 but highway does well because it shuts down cylinders. Happy towing I've always liked the suburbans.If a k&n for an 04 5.3 silverado will work for you I have the spare from my old truck its yours if want it and pay to ship assuming its still in my garage. Edited August 19, 2011 by crb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 It should fit. Let me know if you find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have a 5.7l in my suburban, I get around 15mpg towing and 19mpg normallyI know this is an older post, but I'm glad I wasn't crazy thinking there was a 5.7 option.I know (or used to know) Fords a lot better than Chevys, but I would have been shocked if the 5.7 block wasn't used in the trucks. I only knew the 5.3 from the SSR, and I didn't know the 6.0 had been around as long as it would seem it has.I really don't want to bag on the 5.3, but like I posted before about my buddy Mike's Tahoe, the 5.3 was kind of underwhelming towing a 6x12 with two bikes. I wasn't driving, so maybe I'm off-base, but as a passenger it sure seemed like the 5.3 was making a lot of noise. No enclosed for me, but my "tow rig" gets almost 24mpg highway on its own, and right around 20 towing a bike or two. Really liking the last gen Tucson V6. My Altima w/ a 2.5 inline 4 only gets 1 or 2 mpg better on the highway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 They stopped using the 5.7 in the large body suv's when they changed to this body style in, I believe, 2000. The 5.3 is a the same block as the 5.7 but different heads. Mine has plenty of power (way more than a Hyndai) because it has the 3.73 gears. Your buddy probaly has the 3.42 gear set in his truck which gets much better mileage, but pays for it in towing power. Plus, putting 35" tires on any truck is going to stress the powertrain noticeably. I have a 4Runner that will pull my trailer just fine, but has no room compared to the Burb and the stress that towing a 7x12 trailer loaded puts on its drivetrain worries me enough that a good tow rig was in order. Have you ever priced an electronic overdrive transmission for a 4x4 Toyota? Scary. I surely wouldnt be interested in towing much with a Hyundai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I wasn't saying my wife's mini-SUV is better for towing than a chevy V-8; only that it pulls 2 bikes on an open trailer just fine, and uses less gas doing it.I wouldn't even attempt an enclosed though.My friend's truck has stock tires. Someone else said they were considering 33's or 35's for their suburban, and I advised against it. Wasn't bashing anyone's choices w/ the suburban, and wasn't aware of when/why the 5.7 wasn't a popular option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) No worries dude. I just read all the posts and answered the qestions that stuck in my head. This thing is overkill for what I use it for, but I like it that way. I find myself being less and less enthusiastic about working on cars (or throwing $ at repairs) as I get older. Plus, I couldnt beat it for the price. I bought it when gas was over $4/gal. People were giving these things away.We use it for camping alot and haul all our gear and 3 ATV's on the trailer. It gets pretty heavy. Will be pulling 4 or 5 bikes and riders and gear to the Gap in a few weeks.It gets about 14mpg and is driven sparingly. It does ride like a caddy and the wife loves it, although she keeps pushing for a lift kit and 35's Edited August 19, 2011 by max power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 shit, tell her my truck needs a 4" lift and 35s send her my way...ill even let you keep my 25% tread life remaining 33's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 shit, tell her my truck needs a 4" lift and 35s send her my way...ill even let you keep my 25% tread life remaining 33'sShe isnt interested in paying for the lift out of her bank account. She wasnts me to pay for and install it. F that. besides, single digit gas mileage makes me cry like an indian at the dump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 i feel you...my truck gets 18-20mpg, my buddy with the same truck and 31s gets 22mpg...if i went up another size to 35s ide probably only be getting like 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) my tahoe gets great fuel mileage Edited August 19, 2011 by Carwhore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 You reset the counters at the top of a really big hill then coasted until you get an "avg" reading?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 You reset the counters at the top of a really big hill then coasted until you get an "avg" reading??nope. that was actual driving for aprox. 12 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 The burb looks good though bubby. You just need some tow mirrors and take that black plastic trim off the doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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