2015 Chevy 2500

Roadtech wrote:

rreynold51 wrote:
We picked up a 2015 GMC 2500HD with the Duramax. Couldn't believe how quiet it was inside the cab. Nothing like the old diesels..Drives like a dream!!

Did you get the 18" or the 20" wheels? I am trying to decide which way to go.

For heavy hauling or towing you will have more tire options with the 18" wheels. The larger rims will mean shorter sidewalls ("low profile") which can in theory improve MPG as sidewall flex kills fuel economy in general, but also makes the tires less impact resistant should you hit something at speed. I say in theory as though this works for big rigs where reducing fuel usage by 1% is worth doing, it is not that important for pickup truck users.

Check out the payload ratings on the trucks on the dealer's lot that have 18 and 20 inch rims and see if there is a difference. With GM it is so great that there is not payload rating provided with the 20" wheels. Also check out the Toyo and Nitto and BFG and other tires and see what is available for 18" and 20" rims and the max load capacity you can get.

nevadanick wrote:
Just got a new one for work, LT 4wd with 6.0, replaced a 2011. So far its a whole lot quieter insid than the 11. After i get a few hundred mi on it i will put a load on gooseneck and give it a good breaking in.

Great truck. Congratulations. It's always a good feeling to get a new vehicle. I like the 6.0 gas V8.

N-Trouble wrote:

Roadtech wrote:

rreynold51 wrote:
We picked up a 2015 GMC 2500HD with the Duramax. Couldn't believe how quiet it was inside the cab. Nothing like the old diesels..Drives like a dream!!

Did you get the 18" or the 20" wheels? I am trying to decide which way to go.

Go with the 20s if looks are important to you. Otherwise 18s are the more economical choice and should give slightly better ride.

Few more tire choices available in the 18's than the 20's.

mtofell1 wrote:
All of the newer trucks seem to be much quitter in the cabs than the ones of 10 years or so ago. I'm in a 2014 Ram and just can't believe I can talk on my Bluetooth while rolling down the highway at 70 without a problem. When I test drove the Ford and Chevy/GMC they were similar.

I definitely agree. I went from a 2005 Ford F250 Powerstroke to a 2015 Ram 5500 Cummins and the new truck is much quieter.

We have put 11k on ours since getting it in May. It is quieter than my wife's 2011 Acadia. It handles our pretty heavy Excel with ease. The ride is not bad for a heavy duty truck.

All of the newer trucks seem to be much quitter in the cabs than the ones of 10 years or so ago. I'm in a 2014 Ram and just can't believe I can talk on my Bluetooth while rolling down the highway at 70 without a problem. When I test drove the Ford and Chevy/GMC they were similar.

There have been a lot of technological advancements with insulation for energy savings over the last decade (sound proofing is an added benefit) and I'd imagine it's trickling down to vehicles. One of the newer high end sedans (Audi I think) has double paned windows. That really has to help.

Roadtech wrote:

rreynold51 wrote:
We picked up a 2015 GMC 2500HD with the Duramax. Couldn't believe how quiet it was inside the cab. Nothing like the old diesels..Drives like a dream!!

Did you get the 18" or the 20" wheels? I am trying to decide which way to go.

Go with the 20s if looks are important to you. Otherwise 18s are the more economical choice and should give slightly better ride.

I was hoping they had a VIN number for me on my 3500, but no such luck, was hoping to get in on the Costco gift card deal. The GM HD's are selling very good here as well. So good that I had to have one. I am anxious for it to arrive.

rreynold51 wrote:
We picked up a 2015 GMC 2500HD with the Duramax. Couldn't believe how quiet it was inside the cab. Nothing like the old diesels..Drives like a dream!!

Did you get the 18" or the 20" wheels? I am trying to decide which way to go.

MARK VANDERBENT wrote:
Seeing a ton of new heavy duty GM trucks around here. Company and private.

I see the same thing around here.

Bruce