Making my 2016 Laramie handle and ride like a luxury sport sedan

[Cykotherapy]

I would've said "sports car" but I need to be realistic and I don't want the Spartan harshness that can come with a true sports car. I want it to still be quiet while being smooth on city roads. I wouldn't mind having a little of the performance growl out of the exhaust but don't want anything loud or droning. What upgrades should I be looking at and what the priority or order of things? I have ordered a Hellwig sway bar, so I'm starting with that. I don't need a lift, but I have considered leveling. I'm just not sure how that would impact handling. I'm j
ust a truck performance newb looking for opinions on how to make my ride more "gentleman's badass". I will be buying new wheels so tire recommendations are welcome. Thanks.

 

[tidefan1967]

A set of Michelin Defenders in the stock size maybe? Stay away from A/T tires as they will stiffen up your ride considerably and actually hurt braking and performance (fuel economy too if you care about that)since they are usually a good bit heavier than street tires.

 

[jouart]

A set of Michelin Defenders in the stock size maybe? Stay away from A/T tires as they will stiffen up your ride considerably and actually hurt braking and performance (fuel economy too if you care about that)since they are usually a good bit heavier than street tires.

I put Michelin defenders on the wife 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited. What a difference great ride quite nice Corning on the on/off Ramps. It’s a different vehicle.

That’s what I’m putting on my Laramie as soon as I have these goodyears worn out.

 

[Pull Ya]

Usually the things that most people do to their truck to enhance them a little are:
Catch can
CAI--optional as factory system does pretty well
Performance muffler--a little better sound
Pedal Commander--a lot better acceleration
Bilstein shocks-- to level your truck and enhance the ride
Jay

 

[768mph]

I put Michelin LTX Defenders on my previous 2016 Ram Sport. World of difference. Smooth and never a vibration. Unlike the Wranglers that has to be balanced and replaced over again.
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[ISellRams22]

Usually the things that most people do to their truck to enhance them a little are:
Catch can
CAI--optional as factory system does pretty well
Performance muffler--a little better sound
Pedal Commander--a lot better acceleration
Bilstein shocks-- to level your truck and enhance the ride
Jay

do the bilsteins really improve the ride quality? i have a standard level but i want to cushion up the ride. thank you!

 

[Pull Ya]

I think the ride is better but it can be pretty subjective. I have my Bil's set at 2.1 and I also changed the UCA's. I also have Bil's in the rear.
Jay