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Thinking of changing my setup... opinions!

sab316

By sab316
in Tires, Wheels & TPMS

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redjewel2ss Enthusiast

redjewel2ss

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there is a set of 20" denali wheels in the for sale section. i think those will look good with OEM chrome mirror caps and handles.

sab316 Enthusiast

sab316

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Where did you get your grill? I've seen a couple on eBay for cheap, but not sure if they're decent enough quality wise.

 

--JOsh

 

 

Mine is a Carriage Works billet grille. Can't remember exactly where I bought it from. Shouldn't be hard to find a dealer though.

 

I like it! You just gave me an idea for my rims too, I love the way these wheels look.

 

 

Hmmmm... my mod bug is rubbing off!

 

Me likey!

 

Although I think a black rim with machined accents or a machined lip would look better than solid black. Just my 2 cents...

 

Also, I understand that you photoshopped it just to get an idea. Check out tirerack.com....you can view many different rims on your color of truck.

 

 

I'm not a huge fan of machined face or lip. I don't know why, but it has to be the exact right rim on the right truck for me to like it. I think if I went black rims it would be GMC factory 17's or 20's... possibly old school All-Terrain 18's (probably 17's because of the price of 20" tires geez.), and I'd just powder coat them gloss black.

 

Edit: Found a nice grey truck / black rims while google searching.

 

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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That pic looks good. I understand your opinion about the machined thing...to each is own. The more pics I've seen of powder coated stock rims...the more I like them....and your current rims are my favorite style of stockers. I think they would look good....plus it would save you some money!

mhenshaw Senior Enthusiast

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Stock GM 20s for sure :smash:

 

I use to love Black wheels but now I kinda burned out on them. Everyone has them now.

sab316 Enthusiast

sab316

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Started thinking about it, and not sure how I would like the look of black, grey, and chrome on the truck... Black rims / possibly tool box, with chrome bumpers and grille surround...

SierraJoe1110 Enthusiast

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Your truck is one of my favorites on this forum I vote leave it the same. Maybe do some performance stuff if you have the mod bug? :driving:

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