DaveKCCD

I have a 2014 AWD Express, waldoch conversion, about 50K miles.

Last round trip from Kansas City to California, has shown some new shocks are in order.

Seems appropriate to do tires and rims at same time.

I've included a picture of one of my rims, and they are American Racing or something, looks like steel rims with fake chrome that is peeling off everywhere, looks like crap.

I'm looking for suggestions for Rims, Tires and Shocks, at this point factory shocks would be better, with the goal of a quiet, comfortable ride, winter driving is minimal, towing is minimal, usually a small utility trailer or motorcycle trailer ( < 2000 lbs).

Not a cheap endeavor

I was looking at these rims...
17" CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 MACHINED SILVER WHEELS RIMS FACTORY OEM 5299 19... | eBay

Picture of my existing rim.


Thanks
Dave in KC.

Triaged

You want Bilstein shocks. One of the best upgrades I did on my 3500. I just did the front and it made a huge difference. No bounce!

og52

For those of us who do tow heavy trailers, Bilsteins are the only choice. Greatly reduces the up and down and front to rear motion of wavy payment surfaces when towing.
Unfortunately I don't think they're available for the half ton models.