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GMC Website would not allow me to build an SLT with X31 package and 22 inch wheels. Therefore, i had to purchase SLT with X31 package and standard wheels, then upgrade wheels myself.

 

Original Picture listed first is my truck before any upgrades.


Then additional pictures with my additions:
  - 22 inch Chrome 6-SPLIT-SPOKE F0 wheels from ShopChevyParts.com (Part Number: 84799392)
  - Volcanic Red Tintcoat Fender Flare Set (GM Part # 85562045) from GMC Accessories wesbite
  - UnderCover ArmorFlex Bed Cover (Part Number: UDC-AX12022)
  - BEDRUG XLT Bed MatT (Part Number: RI-XLTBMC19CCMPS )
 

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Looks great! I did the same thing minus the bed rug, and I put different OEM style wheels. I think the wheels that come on these trucks are horrible. Don’t think I’ve ever felt that way about any other gm wheel. And flares should come painted on the Denali ans SLT trims. 

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You could have saved yourself probably $10,000 by going Silverado LTZ and gotten Z71 package, with factory bed coating and 20 inch shinny wheels.

 

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Bought mine like you are talking about. A guy wanted an Ultimate Denali, but liked the SLT wheels and tires better, so they changed them out. I bought this truck because it had the Denali 22's.....among lots of other things.

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13 hours ago, tbare54 said:

You could have saved yourself probably $10,000 by going Silverado LTZ and gotten Z71 package, with factory bed coating and 20 inch shinny wheels.

 

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For my area that’s not the case. A similarly equipped Silverado is just a couple thousand cheaper at most. I like the Sierra better and it’s easier to find the options and packages I want in the Sierra where I live. Personally, I really didn’t want the X31 package but this truck had other things I wanted and I liked the color. 

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