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Bill
Now, pretty obviously, as the tire sidewalls decrease in size, the cushion that a tire provides gets smaller too. That will translate into a possibly more responsive but definitely rougher ride. Obviously many people have not had a problem with that or don't notice the loss of cushiness at all. Or maybe they simply agree with Billy Crystal's SNL Fernando character that, "Looking good is much, much better than feeling good!" ;-)
Is the difference enough to bother you? I cannot say. I would suggest trying to find a DXL with the larger wheels to test drive.
Pros--looks sharper (subjectively speaking) than 17", slightly-wider track due to wider tire--typically, any larger-than-17" diamater tire you're gonna go with is probably gonna be wider; how much wider may vary depending on which diameter you go with; possibly better tire grip and/or performance, depending on what kind of brand/type tire you go with.
Cons--20" tires will cost more than 17" ones (duh), ride comfort may diminish (I say "may" because this seems to be fairly subjective among different folks), unsprung wheel weight will be greater (not by much, but it will), thus possibly leading to increased braking distances.
Depending on which tire size you go with on the 20", there may or may not be a overall (circumference-wise) change in size which might require a speed and/or gear reprogramming. FWIW--I'm running 305-40-22 on my DXL, a size which is practically spot-on the same circumference as the factory 265-70-17, thus requiring no speedometer/gearing adjustment. Yes the ride is a little bit rougher, but tolerable (for me)...but I knew that before deciding to upgrade to 22's...and the looks from going up in size far outweighed the detriments. ;-)
That is all you will need, ....NO OTHER WIRING IS REQUIRED. No holes in the firewall at all. Couldn't be any easier unless GM offered the Brake Controller installed as an option. Good luck,. hope this reaches you in time. Dave
i can help you with that, but i am in tx
Around town I get 11-12 mpg.
I once got 15 on the highway, but I was really trying!
Towing my 6,000 trailer is around 8 or 9.
The 5.3 would do the job.
With the 8.1, you won't even know it's back there!
Mileage is the only reason you would regret the big block.
Other than that, I love it.
It is purely a matter of trim and options.
I think you have a litle more control of the options when you go Chevy.
Anyway, wife likes bench seats for 2nd row (we have a 1yr old, a dog and 2nd kid on the way).
whereas I like the captain seats. Advice is very welcomed.
Also, summit white or silver brich? Both have bench. A black one with captain seats is avalable, that i want to get. help talk me out of the black.
As to color, we used to have a '02 Avalanche that was Onyx Black, and while beautiful most of the time, having the cladding was its saving grace, since it ment less black to care for. We traded that truck for a '04 Suburban, which technically has more exterior surface area to care for, so Summit White was the choice this time and we haven't looked back.
On the Denali, black is, by far, the absolute best looking choice but only when it is cared for often and properly (i.e. no car washes and frequent, careful polishing and waxing). Since I prefer the middle bench, and white or silver are your choices there, I'd probably go with the Silver Birch. While probably the most common, it is only second in line to the black in terms of good looks, plus still maintains the best benefits of silver (or any light color): doesn't absorb excess heat, doesn't show scratching nearly like a dark shade, and just looks clean and classy when cared for correctly. The Summit White is nice too, but on something flashier like the Denali, I think something with metallic in it looks best.
Then again, white can be even classier then the all too common Silver, so I guess it's a toss-up for me! :confuse:
Good luck!
Does anyone have any experience with an after market rear assitance device added to their SUV? They said they can have it install for 375. (just beeps) or video for 650.
As far as your question regarding rear assistance devices--here's my simple take on the pros and cons of both types:
Sensor: Pros--cheaper than most camera solutions; gives you a relatively more definitive indication of how close you really are to an object. Cons--can't SEE EXACTLY what's back there; most likely will require drilling holes to install sensors; susceptible to interference which may impair its accuracy (rain, etc.--not often but it can happen).
Backup camera: Pros--you can actually see exactly what's in view of the camera; no signal interference (unless you consider putting a tape over the lens "interference"). Cons--even the cheapest backup camera solution is more expensive than all but the most reliable backup sensor kits (microwave; infrared and ultrasonic are relatively less reliable/accurate than microwave, with ultrasonic being above infrared); not really effective in low/no-light conditions unless you either have a light mounted in back that puts out enough ambient light to light up the area surrounding the camera, or a camera which includes multiple LEDs for nightvision; won't help you determine EXACTLY how close you are to an object (due to the optics used in most inexpensive backup cameras); depending on viewing angle of camera, you may not be able to view objects on the extreme outer edges (i.e., rear corners).
Me--I went with the backup camera solution in part because it was a "fancier" solution than backup sensors...plus I didn't need to drill a single hole in order to install the camera on my DXL. I must admit that my backup camera solution cost more than the $650 you were quoted...if only because I have my backup camera hooked up to a Pioneer AVH-P6500DVD head unit--the backup camera itself (w/ billet mount) cost $199.
Pic of backup camera attached to opening right above hitch receptacle:
Pic of AVH-P6500DVD showing backup camera in action:
They would then install a small lcd by th rearview mirror. not sure i like the sounds of that.
Of course, now that I drive a DXL, that combo feels like it has the power of an econocar...
It would have been nice if either of these trucks has the 4.10, but with us buying moderately optioned 2wd models, it doesn't seem like a common add-on for dealers to choose.
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Steve, Host
We recently bought a 2002 Yukon XL and are having the knocking problem. Do you have an address I can use to try to get GM to fess up and correct the problem?
I have the same year Chevy Sub with the 8.1 engine that knocks for a minute or so.
I knew it when I bought it, but I 'needed' the vehicle.
I think the best you might get is an extended warranty, IF your original warranty is still in effect. Most people agree that while it sounds bad, the vehicle will still give you reliable service for 100,000+ miles. I don't believe they have ever 'fixed' the design problem. The pistons are so short that a small variance ( undersize ) in the diameter can make all the difference. They can't make them taller, because the crankshaft is in the way. This is just what I have read. I have not actually pulled one apart... yet.
I hate to hear it, but I will just run it until I can justify a rebuild. Then, I will make sure that the replacement pistons are matched to the cylinder bores.
Then we can use our voice activated cell phones with the vehicles hand free and comm with the mic and speakers of the car while using our cell phones.
somebody knows how to do this?
Just step on it, it will knock for 130k miles with no problem
would like to know if anyone has #'s.. in %... on the amount of Employee discount given on Yukon XL and Chevy Suburban..
are the dealers playing games with the discount like they try to do with the incentives knocking the rebate/incentive off the MSRP rather than off the negotiated price .. then taking the rebates/incentives and minusing the employee discount like it should be done....
I just went to the GM site... their #'s are w/o negotiating price from dealer..
any help appreciated..
Steve, Host
Steve, Host
But often you won't know you've reposted if you time out while trying to post. No biggie, people can skip over dupes easily enough and the hosts delete the extras when we see them.
Steve, Host
Steve, Host
Anyone dealing with the reverse object warning...this vehicle is huge and hard to see backing up. The employee discount is for real and they are taking all GM coupons, cash back rebates, and GM card points with bonuses! It's a great opportunity before the new models come out!
Good Luck!