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So I must say thanks to everyone on here for the help...having said that I would also like to say thanks for helping my bank account dwindle.

 

My question is: I have an 09 Sierra Midnight Blue Metallic - WT. I have the black grill, black handles, tonneau, tinted windows etc. - the only chrome as you all know are those damn bumpers and the chrome running boards. I love the look of a 'meaner' truck so I'm very happy with the black grill and I am thinking that black rims are the way to go.

 

Will it look weird having black rims on a blue truck? Has anyone done that?

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So I must say thanks to everyone on here for the help...having said that I would also like to say thanks for helping my bank account dwindle.

 

My question is: I have an 09 Sierra Midnight Blue Metallic - WT. I have the black grill, black handles, tonneau, tinted windows etc. - the only chrome as you all know are those damn bumpers and the chrome running boards. I love the look of a 'meaner' truck so I'm very happy with the black grill and I am thinking that black rims are the way to go.

 

Will it look weird having black rims on a blue truck? Has anyone done that?

 

 

 

I think so. I went with polished aluminum, with some charcoal painted inlays. You might consider wheels with a polished face and black behind it though...

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Black rims would definitely be the way to go. And if you can maybe get rid of the chrome all together by PTM them for a complete black and blue look.

 

 

That's what I was thinking - the only reason I got the running boards was because GM was giving them away for free when you bought the truck. Thanks!

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So I must say thanks to everyone on here for the help...having said that I would also like to say thanks for helping my bank account dwindle.

 

My question is: I have an 09 Sierra Midnight Blue Metallic - WT. I have the black grill, black handles, tonneau, tinted windows etc. - the only chrome as you all know are those damn bumpers and the chrome running boards. I love the look of a 'meaner' truck so I'm very happy with the black grill and I am thinking that black rims are the way to go.

 

Will it look weird having black rims on a blue truck? Has anyone done that?

 

yes. just look in my sig. i thinkit looks good. i plan on adding black steps. not sure which way i wanna go with the bed rails though. theres just enough chrome on it now, anymore may not be good.

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So I must say thanks to everyone on here for the help...having said that I would also like to say thanks for helping my bank account dwindle.

 

My question is: I have an 09 Sierra Midnight Blue Metallic - WT. I have the black grill, black handles, tonneau, tinted windows etc. - the only chrome as you all know are those damn bumpers and the chrome running boards. I love the look of a 'meaner' truck so I'm very happy with the black grill and I am thinking that black rims are the way to go.

 

Will it look weird having black rims on a blue truck? Has anyone done that?

 

yes. just look in my sig. i thinkit looks good. i plan on adding black steps. not sure which way i wanna go with the bed rails though. theres just enough chrome on it now, anymore may not be good.

 

 

 

I think it looks good too - I've been thinking I'll take my steps off - they actually are a little annoying with the dirt and salt ... now just to pick a set of wheels.

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