Sierra "power Tech Package" Options ?

mcmaster68 · March 24, 2011

Hello, this is my first post but have been lurking for a long time. I'm looking at purchasing a new 2011 GMC sierra 1500. I was doing the "build your own" on the gmc site and noticed that the "Power tech package" description stats: "4 - 17" x 7.5" 6-lug aluminum wheels can be upgraded to 4- 18" x 8" polished aluminum wheels." This would be ideal to me becuase i don't like the chrome clad style wheels (seems cheap to me) and would rather have a larger polished alumimum wheel. I haven't been able to find a photo of such wheels and the people at my local dealership are clueless. Any insight? thanks in advanced.

Sir Dan · March 24, 2011

Welcome to the Forum!

If the people at the dealership can't show you pictures of wheel options on a new truck you want to buy from them, RUN don't walk away from that one and find another!

Sir Dan · March 24, 2011

I think this is the wheel you are talking about.

mcmaster68 · March 24, 2011

I think this is the wheel you are talking about.

I thought the same thing, but the description for that wheel is 18 x 8 "Chrome-Clad" vs. the Power tech package stats: 18 x 8 "Polished Aluminum" That's why i thought there was a different wheel I haven't seen?

Superperv23 · March 24, 2011

That wheel is chrome clad, nice, nicer than my chrome clad but not polished aluminum

Sir Dan · March 24, 2011

I think the only other 18" rim available is the one that comes with the All-Terrain pkg. but I thought that one was now chrome clad as well for cost cutting measures. Other than that, I know the 20" accessory wheels are polished alum. and very nice. I have a set.

Superperv23 · March 24, 2011

I think the only other 18" rim available is the one that comes with the All-Terrain pkg. but I thought that one was now chrome clad as well for cost cutting measures. Other than that, I know the 20" accessory wheels are polished alum. and very nice. I have a set.

The all terrain is 18 is chrome clad too, that is what I was referring too, kinda stupid having plastic wheels

98 Z71 SLT · March 25, 2011

Go with the stock 17-inch alloy wheels

GM'S plastic chrome-clad wheels are crap

hauula_boy · March 25, 2011

heres the 17 inch wheels that came on my 2011 power tech.

Superperv23 · March 25, 2011

Those are my favorite wheels, I just wish they came in 20s

nickvrebel · March 25, 2011

I think this is the wheel you are talking about.

I have these on my truck, they are definitely "Chrome Clad" (glued on plastic hubcaps).

Also, from what I've gathered to get these wheels you had to get the SLT w/ Z71 or a Hybrid.

mcmaster68 · March 25, 2011

Yeah, I want to stay away from the chrome-clad wheel style wheels. Salt in the winters and dirt the rest of the year would ruin them for sure. I’ll stick with the 17” polished as shown. Guess the “18 x 8 Polished aluminum” was just a typo on the “build your own” feature of the gmc website. I still wish items were available ala-carte vs. ordering a package.

Sir Dan · March 25, 2011

heres the 17 inch wheels that came on my 2011 power tech.

Those stock 17" wheels aren't much better at holding up to corrosion. Mine were pitting and flaking at 20,000K. The salt and rocks just chew 'em up and anywhere they hammered on a lead weight was all eaten up.