Looking For New Wheels? Opinions? On 05 Suburban

[lt1transam13]

Hey Guys...

 

So I'm debating on what wheels to put on my 2005 Suburban the color is that Real Dark Grey Metallic (almost black)

 

Its an LT, but I bought it smashed, and when I rebuilt it, I put all Z71 stuff on it... so its all body color up front now, door moldings removed, etc.

 

I think i want to go the more aggressive look, with some decent tires for mud/snow, but nothing that is going to humm down the road terribly while i'm driving.

 

So I was considering going with 17" wheels, but I dont' want to just put stock Z71 wheels on it. I want something that has a little more offset that fill up the wheel wells a little better.

 

What would you guys recommend? ANyone have similar set up on pick up or SUV?

 

thanks in advance

 

Jason

[stepper459]

I got some 17" '07 Yukon wheels for my 2001 yukon xl, I think they look great. I got them on Ebay from a dealer that sold a new yukon and the buyer opted for nicer wheels. The tires are Goodyear Wrangler AT/S P265 70R17, pretty aggressive tread but not bad on road noise. I have gotten several comments that the wheels look sharp on the vehicle; I saw them on the new Yukon and don't think they stand out on the new body style. Anyway, they fill the wheel wells a little better, too... there are more on ebay and at tire shops, so that's a decent option for you.

sorry for the pic quality, they're phone pics...

[lt1transam13]

Hey man, they look good.

 

SO the 07 wheels fit our trucks?

 

I didn't realize that... that MAY change my mind!

 

I LOVE the factory 20s on the new tahoes

 

I may hve to reconsider

[stepper459]

Thanks, I like the new look, too... apparently the 07 wheels fit fine... do a search on here or check out this topic on this forum, other people have done similar things... one member "zembonez" has a good comment, that a little common sense goes a long way and if they physically fit and perform ok then what's to worry about?

[retired2001]

I bought a set of wheels and tires off of a "new" 2007 GMC (six spoke wheels/Wrangler HP 265R70R17 tires) from "Craig's List" to put on my '04 Z/71. They look great and run lquite. They have the "pressure sensors" in the valve stems, also. I got them for $500 and they were ready to bolt on. You might want to go this route, I've done it a couple of times. Good luck!