Just an update, I don't think I'll be getting the 951's the dealer is looking into getting a credit of the money I paid out for the rims.

 

I've been reading your post and feel for you. I spent a ot of time looking for a set of wheelswhen I bought my new Avalanche. I saw a set of the 951s on a Denali and they were OK but not really a highly polished chrome (looked more like polished aluminum). I went with the CK997's after seeing them in the Silverado accessories brochure (the 997 is what's on the Tahoe in the earlier post). Finding decent pictures of all the wheels on either a Tahoe or Avalanche was pretty much impossible, so I was definitely going on faith a bit. But I actually really like them on my truck. Mine is black and I have the oval chrome steps and chrome door handles, but not the factory chrome grill or mirror covers (I actually liked the mirrorsbetter all black and I went with an aftermarket grill).

The other wheels I considered were the Foose Spank 6's, but at the time I couldn't find them with the right offset in a 20-inch, and I didn't really want to go to 22's. I think they may be available in 20-inch now though.

As far as the process, my dealer was pretty good to work with. The "aftermarket" type accessories from GM get installed by a dedicated crew that comes around and does the swap (assuming you don't get the wheels from the factory with the chrome package). You get the new wheels mounted and balanced with Goodyear tires (instead of the Bridgestones) complete with pressure sensors and new lug nuts. Just make sure they give you the chrome center caps; I got polished ones at first and had to convince the dealer they were wrong (if the bowtie is yellow they're wrong). Tracking them down was a bit of a pain though (another one of those quarantine issues, apparently), but apparently the woman who is the regional rep for the accessories crew is feared by many. Once they escalated to her I had a set of the right caps overnighted from Ohio (I'm in Connecticut). And if you buy the chrome wheel "package" separately this way you should get to keep your original wheels, tires, lugs, and pressure sensors.

 

Hey man thanks. The dealer already told me that they do not install the wheels that someone else will come to them and do it Welcome! . That is a link of who doe's the package but you need a dealer log-in password. But the dealer also told me that they need the old rims back? I would like to know how true that is?

 

Mine didn't want the old tires/wheels back. In fact, the salesman helped me load them in the truck. :-)

That said, its hard to say what the "real" process is since buying an vehicle is always somewhat of an excersise in wheeling and dealing (pun intended). I went ot a smaller dealer because of a friend of a friend kind of thing, but they did treat me fairly well. The salesman had been selling Nissans up until a few months before, but he was a good guy and did his homework to try to help, so I can't complain really.

I was able to find parts here: http://www.gmaccessorydealer.com. Not goodas far as price, but its a reasonably quick way to get an idea what GM has available for your truck and find some part numbers.

 

CTavy,

What did you do with your old wheels/tires? I am looking for a set. Thanks.

 

I amactually looking to sell the old wheels and tires (regular LTZ 20-inch5-spoke polished aliminum with Bridgestones and <50 miles on them). I was looking for someone local since these would be expensiveto try to ship (I'm in Connecticut). You don't realize how big and heavy they actually are until you don't have a few liters of V8 to help you move them around. :-) But if you really can't find anything local to you send me an e-mail and we'll see if we can figure something out.

 

Well 5 months in the making and the dealer called me today to tell me that my 951's are in! Pictures to come within a next few days...

 

I've been following your thread here off and on for a while. I think the CK951's are the most attractive of the GM accessory wheels and will make your Tahoe look great.

I've seen the 951's on a Tahoe, Suburban, Avalance, and an Escalade (local Cadillac/Chevy dealer has one with the wheels on it). Looks good on all of them! [sm=smiley20.gif]

 

Thanks Tahoe, I'M heading to the dealer tomorrow for the install. I'll see if I can get some pictures in the next few days.

 

OK, I had the chance to take a few pictures of the truck and rims. when I get home late tonight I'll download them and post it.