22" Stock Yukon Denali Wheel question

[JP Manor]

Hey everyone,

Just picked up a 2016 Yukon Denali. It was the only black one they had in stock and it was fully loaded. It's my 2nd Yukon and I already love it. The only thing I don't love about the car are the 22" Chrome 6 spoke wheels. I like the shape of the wheels themselves, just not a fan of chrome. I'm considering powercoating them a satin or sliver color. Maybe even black. The dealer did offer to switch them out for a set of the 7 spoke aluminum 7 spoke 22's with the chrome inserts.

I guess my question is, has anyone powder coated the chrome 6 spoke 22's? I love the shape of this wheel and would love to see it in another color

Other question is, are the inserts of the 7 spokes removable? If they are I might just swap them out and powercoat the inserts. Would save me some money that way.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Fosscore]

Those are the ck157 (SEZ) wheels. Don't see those very often and they are usually sought after but only have seen them in chrome. I don't believe the inserts are removable on those wheels.

You could look at these ck163 wheels which I believe you mentioned that come in a couple of OEM options. Replicas also have other color combinations out there. On certain models the inserts are removable. Plenty of pics of them on other members trucks on the TYF.

@JP Manor

 

[JP Manor]

Thanks for the info!

Upon further research it looks like the inserts are removable on the ck163

 

[Fosscore]

For the ck163, yes certain models with that insert are removable. Some do not have the inserts and some perhaps are dummy looking screws. Be certain if you go that route. This question has popped up on this thread and other GM threads asking this very question. If they do remove, it is only 2 screws and the insert pops out. Good luck.

 

[NowZoomer]

This is a different wheel, but if you go black, IMHO satin looks much better than matte (matte is just way too flat, looks like plastidip)

Make sure you find a good powder coat shop

 

[08grey]

Wanna trade

 

[JP Manor]

For the ck163, yes certain models with that insert are removable. Some do not have the inserts and some perhaps are dummy looking screws. Be certain if you go that route. This question has popped up on this thread and other GM threads asking this very question. If they do remove, it is only 2 screws and the insert pops out. Good luck.

These wheels are starting to grow on me. I think I'm going to keep them. You're right in that I don't think I've seen too many Denali's with these wheels, and the ck163's seem to be pretty common as well. Goin to take my time to decide what color (if any) to powdercoat them.

This is a different wheel, but if you go black, IMHO satin looks much better than matte (matte is just way too flat, looks like plastidip)

Make sure you find a good powder coat shop

I agree 100% about the satin. Def the way to go on a nice truck.

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Wanna trade

Nope, but nice truck!

 

[ajs800]

Does anyone know how the ck163 reps (denali 22" - 7 spoke w/inserts ) compare to the oem version in weight?

 

[Blainesdad]

Sell me your wheels and tires and buy whatever you please

 

[gdfein]

Not sure where you are located but I have a new 16 Yukon Denali with the 7spoke 22" with chrome inserts and I'd be interested in trading if you are interested. I'm near Houston and would meet part way.


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[Trudee]

Hey everyone,

Just picked up a 2016 Yukon Denali. It was the only black one they had in stock and it was fully loaded. It's my 2nd Yukon and I already love it. The only thing I don't love about the car are the 22" Chrome 6 spoke wheels. I like the shape of the wheels themselves, just not a fan of chrome. I'm considering powercoating them a satin or sliver color. Maybe even black. The dealer did offer to switch them out for a set of the 7 spoke aluminum 7 spoke 22's with the chrome inserts.

I guess my question is, has anyone powder coated the chrome 6 spoke 22's? I love the shape of this wheel and would love to see it in another color

Other question is, are the inserts of the 7 spokes removable? If they are I might just swap them out and powercoat the inserts. Would save me some money that way.

Thanks in advance.

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I removed the chrome inserts on my 22" 7-spoke silver wheels and it looks great! There have been questions or comments on whether the screw holes would look bad or what the finish under the inserts looks like. The screw holes look like wheel details and the finish is like the rest of the wheel. Highly recommend removing if you don't like the bling. The overall look of the wheel is now much darker without the light-catching chrome inserts.

 

[ajs800]

pics?

 

[Tonyrodz]

pics?

X2

 

[CMoore711]

You CAN powder coat over chrome wheels, but I wouldn't recommend it. Depending on the quality of the chrome finish the baking process of powder coating can cause damage and/or weaken the chrome, making the overall finish less durable. Picture a powder coated finish now applied over chrome that may eventually start to corrode, pit, and peel, thus taking the powder coat with it. Make sense?

If you don't like the chrome rims I would highly suggest going to a different rim all together, I wouldn't waste money changing the color of a chrome rim, whether powder coating or painting, the end result just won't be durable and won't last. Then you'll be left with rims that aren't even worth trying to sell.

 

[swathdiver]

JP, those stock wheels look great on your new truck! I'd save the money for a little vacation.

 

[BMPNUGLS]

lol I literally took an extra two months to find my XL Denali WITH those wheels! Or a dealer that would switch out the wheels for them (which no dealer wanted to do)... as you can tell you shouldn't have any problem unloading them if you wanted to replace them.