Denalis that don't have 22s? Anyone?

[Bonestock]

Who has taken their Denali the other direction? I think denalis look good but I'm curious to see if anyone has maybe leveled one and put some 17s or 18s with all terrains etc.

 

[mals]

Who has taken their Denali the other direction? I think denalis look good but I'm curious to see if anyone has maybe leveled one and put some 17s or 18s with all terrains etc.

My Denali was originally shipped with 17's, and had chrome 6 spoke flared 20" rims installed by the original GMC dealer.

I didn't care for the chrome or the flare when I bought it, so after a few months of CL searching I found a nice set of NNBS machined aluminum 20" rims and moved the tires over to them.

 

[Bonestock]

That is the nicest Denali I've seen!

 

[Danny3737]

That's a very clean ride, what year is it?

 

[mals]

That is the nicest Denali I've seen!

That's a very clean ride, what year is it?

Thanks. Its's a 2005 with 158k on the odometer. It was in decent shape when I found it last June, and I've tackled a few mechanical and electrical problems over the past few months that were there when I bought it. I personally think the NNBS rims were what finally pulled it together for me. They were plasti-dipped black when I found them, and took the chance for $400 that they were in decent shape underneath. It was a real pain getting the plasti-dip off (WD-40 was the final solution), but I'm glad I took the gamble every time I walk up to it.

 

[Danny3737]

I'm on my second one, prefer the older body style. I found my 2004 last December with only 43K on the clock. Other than adding an aux port and removing the CD player and installing a storage pocket, I haven't done much to it. I know what your saying about removing Plastidip, it's even harder to remove if it had a clear coat put over it. I'm so **** about detailing, I bout some Griot's extended scrub brushes so I can clean the backside of the rims without having to remove them. My wife, kids and neighbors think I'm OCD when it comes to keeping the cars clean.

 

[adventurenali92]

Those 20s^ look good! I like that set! I have stock denali 17s on my 2006 with Michelin LTX A/T2s on them. It's a good setup. Despite them being chrome they are relatively easy to clean and to keep clean. I will be going with 20s once the snow is gone in the spring. I scored a set of denali 20s from the NNBS denali last fall on craigslist. Gonna keep the same tire setup. But the chrome is going away going to have a body shop paint them. I paint them to be like a titanium color, like what the premium package NNBS esky wheels look like.

 

[adventurenali92]

@Danny3737 , I'm a professional detailer in the summer months. You sound about as ocd about keeping your rig clean as I do haha.

 

[Danny3737]

I have thought about opening a detail shop several times, but I'm way to slow to make any money at it. I actually enjoy it. I just clay barred the exterior and use Meguiar's Unltimate Liquid Wax which give a really smooth deep shine, but have not found a leather conditioner I like. What are you using for leather? Sorry, for hijacking the post.

 

[adventurenali92]

It's an interesting business.

 

[Bonestock]

Keep it coming. Sometimes
Hijacked threads end up with tons of info in them. Like I just learned about some brushes to help keep my burb clean and I'm looking in to clay barring.

 

[adventurenali92]

Well if anyone is interested I buy most of my product and gear from chemical guys. Based here in socal in LA. I like their products alot. If you're looking for product check them out.

 

[04-Denali-Oz]

My Denali was originally shipped with 17's, and had chrome 6 spoke flared 20" rims installed by the original GMC dealer.

I didn't care for the chrome or the flare when I bought it, so after a few months of CL searching I found a nice set of NNBS machined aluminum 20" rims and moved the tires over to them.

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That really is a nice denali. I have mine sitting on the stock 17's. Will more than likely be looking for those rims to put on mine. Very nice!

 

[W8TVI]

My Denali was originally shipped with 17's, and had chrome 6 spoke flared 20" rims installed by the original GMC dealer.

I didn't care for the chrome or the flare when I bought it, so after a few months of CL searching I found a nice set of NNBS machined aluminum 20" rims and moved the tires over to them.

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Why doesn't your Denali have projector headlights?

If you changed them to Yukon lights, why not get a new set off eBay or Amazon?
They aren't expensive at all.

 

[mals]

Why doesn't your Denali have projector headlights?

If you changed them to Yukon lights, why not get a new set off eBay or Amazon?
They aren't expensive at all.

Those were the headlights that were installed when I bought it, and to be honest, the work and I've had a long list of things that didn't in the Yukon that took priority. It does bother me (especially in the photo I put up) that they are noticeably yellowed. I may have to put in a little elbow grease and polish the oxidation off until I find a decent replacement.

 

[mals]

That really is a nice denali. I have mine sitting on the stock 17's. Will more than likely be looking for those rims to put on mine. Very nice!

They are GM rim style 5307. Mine came off a 2014 Yukon, but they were also an option for the Sierra. Here is some more info:

https://www.suchertire.com/Detail/560/5307

 

[adventurenali92]

@mals , I just picked up a set of deposit Denali projectors on eBay for 135.00. Not terribly expensive.

 

[mals]

@mals , I just picked up a set of deposit Denali projectors on eBay for 135.00. Not terribly expensive.

Are you looking for a home for your originals? If so, I know a Denali that could use them.

 

[BigTommy83]

Does this count?

 

[william03]

Still running the OEM 17s on my '01 Denali, so I guess i didn't take it anywhere but left it as is.