8 Lug Test Suburban spotted

MegaCab_PL wrote:
I thinks it's been same pattern since 1992 thru now.

Since even before that. As the rims that were on this truck went on a 1971 and this is my old 1989 with 04 8 lug GM rims on it.

Tystevens wrote:
My wish list: A 2500 Suburban 8 spd w/ 4.5 Duramax, with 2500# payload and a 12k tow rating. I'd pre-order one of those right now!

Probably the only way we don't go Expy EL Ecoboost for our next family hauler is if GM makes this truck!

X2

BenK wrote:
This got me curious and searched for GM bolt pattern/circle/etc Finally found
a good one and saved for future reference (searches begets too many) and this
one kinda sorta trust is accurate, since they sell tires and wheels

GM bolt patterns:

/discountedwheelwarehouse.com/ Chevrolet - Vehicle Bolt Pattern Reference

Actually, it's a legit picture. It's taken in a hotel parking lot where GM always parks it's vehicle during high altitude testing in Silverthorne, CO. It's a back parking lot and that's as "hidden" as you can get in that area. How do I know? I work for a major big truck manufacturer and do the same type of test-driving in that area as well. When I was there earlier this summer, GM was testing several Holdens as well as the replacement for the TrailBlazer there for testing. Also a bunch of unmarked Buicks and a cool shop truck as well. The engineer I was with while doing my testing was a former GM engineer that did exactly what they were doing.

This got me curious and searched for GM bolt pattern/circle/etc Finally found
a good one and saved for future reference (searches begets too many) and this
one kinda sorta trust is accurate, since they sell tires and wheels

GM bolt patterns:

/discountedwheelwarehouse.com/ Chevrolet - Vehicle Bolt Pattern Reference

hahaha.


Love how the article says "spied"...if that truly is a spied picture from the Rockies. Notice how clean it is? Not even the tires/wheels show any dirt?

Spied? More like staged. But they're getting their publicity and it is interesting it is coming back.

I thinks it's been same pattern since 1992 thru now.

MegaCab_PL wrote:
APT -

"FWIW, the 3/4 ton Suburbans have not used the same wheels as the HD pickups. The bolt circle was different."

are you sure about that ?

I thought GM has been using the same 8 bolt pattern for PUs and SUV's for years. That's why you can see a 1995 Suburban 2500 with those nice alloy 16" rims from a 3/4 ton 2005 Silverado.

The 2013 3/4t sub's use the wheels (and smae bolt pattern) from pre-2007 HD trucks.

APT -

"FWIW, the 3/4 ton Suburbans have not used the same wheels as the HD pickups. The bolt circle was different."

are you sure about that ?

I thought GM has been using the same 8 bolt pattern for PUs and SUV's for years. That's why you can see a 1995 Suburban 2500 with those nice alloy 16" rims from a 3/4 ton 2005 Silverado.

dodge guy wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If it had the MaxiPad I would get one for the wife. If not who cares.

Do I even want to ask?!!!!:E

OH WOW..........:S

BenK wrote:
For me, it boils down to not just the rating, but how well it manhandles that load
in tough situations

For all things designed, it NOT for the good days, but for the day Mr Murphy crosses
your path. No matter how long or short that path is

100% agree Ben! I hope that GM comes out with a true HD Suburban with a proper receiver, proper axles, proper cooling, proper suspension, etc. I can handle the SemiFloat rear axle...would still prefer a FF but I understand that a Semi float can be made really strong and is much easier to service. Still not my preference.

The 1500 Sub I rented had a great front suspension but the rear was to bouncy, not sure if was the springs or shocks. But for my sanity I would make changes to the rear suspension to get it to settle down.

Let's hope the 2500 addresses that issue.

Thanks!

Jeremiah