Advice/input requested - chroming silver 11 SLT XL

[crazycrew]

Looking good so far jd

 

[KMeloney]

I got the same wheels from SS too, and my truck looks just awesome now (if I can say so myself). Great-looking wheels! Enjoy!

 

[SuperchargerSS]

Definitely looks good for BOTH of you!

 

[jdskycaster]

Just reset the TPM sensors and the driver front is not reading pressure correctly. Set all four tires to 35psi and all read correctly except that one which reads 32. Defective sensor?

Edit: Sensor corrected itself after a day or two. Now reading proper pressure.
JD

 

[jdskycaster]

Received the new side moldings painted to match from SCSS today - Another good looking upgrade IMO.

Thanks Robbie, looking forward to the rear bumper.

Best Regards,

JD

 

[THE YETI]

Looks awesome Jim! You install them yourself?

I didnt see your issue about the sensor, but glad everything is solved!

 

[soulsea]

Just reset the TPM sensors and the driver front is not reading pressure correctly. Set all four tires to 35psi and all read correctly except that one which reads 32.

Wow j ... do you really have your tires inflated to 35psi?
If you're running the oem recommended 285/45/22s that's way to low.
They're rated to 50psi and I run mine at 45psi.

 

[THE YETI]

correct me if im wrong, but i think he set the "low psi warning" to 35psi. Dunno.

 

[soulsea]

correct me if im wrong, but i think he set the "low psi warning" to 35psi. Dunno.

Ah okay ... lol, I didn't even know we could do that.
How do we do that?

On my OnStar diagnostics it is still set at the factory 32psi for the hybrid 18s and I figured that can't be changed either.

 

[THE YETI]

I'm not sure. Just a stab in the dark. Pretty sure dealerships can change it.

 

[jdskycaster]

I did not install the moldings myself as I just did not have time to do it and really wanted to get them on the truck. My local body shop completed the job in two hours and charged me $80 which I thought was fair. Quite time consuming getting the goo left by the stock moldings off the sides.

As for the tires I did originally air them to 35psi and have since aired them to 42. Should I run them at 45 instead?

Thanks,

JD

 

[soulsea]

You know Jim I never managed to get a straight answer from anyone about the optimal psi. The tire shop said 40, the dealer said 50, so I just settled on 45 on the logic than 5psi less that max was about right. Plus I had them at 40 at first and they seemed a little flat to me.

 

[THE YETI]

I think we usually set around 42psi? I can't remember. That's for the stock 20" wheels. Can't remember what we had on the 24"s, been so long since we had them.

 

[jdskycaster]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

JD

 

[KMeloney]

You know Jim I never managed to get a straight answer from anyone about the optimal psi. The tire shop said 40, the dealer said 50, so I just settled on 45 on the logic than 5psi less that max was about right. Plus I had them at 40 at first and they seemed a little flat to me.

I think that's about right (although I can't believe the dealer told you 50). I'd err (air?) on the side of more inflation so as to protect the rims better. 40 is too low, so I think you're good in the 43-45 area.

 

[felixgun]

Received the new side moldings painted to match from SCSS today - Another good looking upgrade IMO.

Thanks Robbie, looking forward to the rear bumper.

Best Regards,

JD

New side moulding definitely changes up the whole vehicle.. can't wait to get mine!!!

 

[crazycrew]

New side moulding definitely changes up the whole vehicle.. can't wait to get mine!!!

Yeah. I need to get mine installed too. I have the new ltz moldings and esky bumper sitting at the painters. He's just waiting on my word!!

WOW. Can't believe you guys are running that high psi in your tires. I run about 35 in the hoe. The ride is noticeably different ( for the better)

 

[Faceplant]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but where are you guys getting the LTZ side molding with the chrome trim? I need them baaaad. Also want to do the nali/esky bumper cover with chrome. Anyone know a good place to find these??

P.S. Your ride looks much improved OP!!!

 

[felixgun]

Nordstrom's Auto. Google it. Call them to order. 150 shipped.

Esky bumper/hitch cover/chrome trim/step pad-- I hunted all these parts down separately via ebay/craigslist... GL hunting!

 

[soulsea]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but where are you guys getting the LTZ side molding with the chrome trim? I need them baaaad. Also want to do the nali/esky bumper cover with chrome. Anyone know a good place to find these??

P.S. Your ride looks much improved OP!!!

I got my LTZ moldings from a dealer ... even with a 30% off coupon I had it was much more expensive than Nordstrom.

Bumper is harder to find, and like Felix said, unless someone here is de-chroming their truck and selling theirs you're better of hunting ebay and CL for all the separate components ... including bumper cover, hitch cover, reverse sensor moldings, step pad, and chrome trim.