Need help debating new wheels

[dkad260]

I love the optional OE 22" wheels on our 2012 Denali, but.....after replacing 2 already, I have the other 2 leaking air at the bead, forgive the dirty wheels, been cold and nasty here.







Maybe if I can find 2 more I will keep them, but they aren't cheap, IF I can find them. Bead sealing can only go so far, these haven't been sealed yet, but I have an appointment tomorrow to assess the damage.

If I could find a 20" wheel with a similar style, I might go that route when these tires wear out. So I'm curious to the options of preserving the bead and not having the chrome flake off as these are still in good shape. Or....replacing all 4 wheels with a chrome finish that is a polished finish and not plated.

I would like to preserve the look of this vintage of Yukon as much as possible, but open for options. I'm not really a fan of the OE 20" Denali wheels, they aren't bad looking, but want something similar to my 22"s. If anyone has dealt with this please chime in.

 

[dkad260]

If anyone has pics to share feel free, curious to what some have done to their Yukon as far as wheels go. Looking for polished 20", probably won't go with 22's again but I bought it this way.

I do like these 20" wheels from the Silverado, closest I've found to what I have so far.

 

[adventurenali92]

If anyone has pics to share feel free, curious to what some have done to their Yukon as far as wheels go. Looking for polished 20", probably won't go with 22's again but I bought it this way.

I do like these 20" wheels from the Silverado, closest I've found to what I have so far.

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That would look great on your 2012 Denali! It’s a good looking wheel. Have seen quite a few latest gen silvys running on them and I like them a lot. I’ve had three different sets of 20s in my 2006 now since ditching my factory 2006 17 inch wheels. Currently running 2021 spilt spoke polished aluminum 20s and love them. I picked these wheels up last summer in good shape from a junkyarded 2004 Yukon. They are 20 inch 2015-2020 Sierra SLT wheels and I like them a lot. Haven’t mounted yet as three have major dings in the lips that need to be repaired. But they’re similar in style to the wheels you’re running albeit a little different. Might be a wheel choice to look into. Did a test mount with the one wheel still on a tire to see if I liked the look on my truck and did really like it.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

I have 20" wheels, and I also have bead leak issues. You need a good tire specialist who will take the time to properly dress up the wheel's bead contact area with an electrical polisher, and then apply a quality bead seal product. Most tire shops cannot take the proper amount of work to address this issue, as good turnaround time productivity is objective #1.

 

[dkad260]

I have 20" wheels, and I also have bead leak issues. You need a good tire specialist who will take the time to properly dress up the wheel's bead contact area with an electrical polisher, and then apply a quality bead seal product. Most tire shops cannot take the proper amount of work to address this issue, as good turnaround time productivity is objective #1.

I was able to have both LH wheels properly addressed in the area of the bead today, they did a great job. So for now they are GTG but moving forward I might still change to the 20's. I really love the look of these wheels I have and they fill the fender wells very nicely. However, the tires are much more $$, not as bump compliant, wheels can bend easy, etc. The added sidewall of the 20's would be a big plus in many areas...but still just thoughts in the back of my head.

 

[Bigburb3500]

I do agree your 22s (lol - anyone remember DUBS being 22s) look good but I’m a fan of smaller rims. I like 18s personally. Big meaty sidewalls.

I’m still running 15 or 16s on my old Toyota with a 33” tire. That’s a great combo!

 

[ny_summit]

OEM 22" wheels off a Silverado.

 

[Doubeleive]

I despise 22" wheels but I know these 2018 Denali wheels are my favorite if I was ever going to switch, they are the nicest oem wheels for a gmt900
ck159

22" Sierra Denali Yukon Silverado Factory OEM Chrome Wheels CHEVY CK159 Tahoe | eBay

These are ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WHEELS made in INDIA. BUY IT NOW = 4 WHEELS AS SHOWN WITH YOUR CHOICE. You will still find the protective coating on the inner drum, lug nut holes, and beads just as the GM part number wheels had.

www.ebay.com

 

[fozzi58]

DON'T BUY CHROME

So had similar issues with my aftermarket wheels. After a few years I kept getting small leaks etc and went crazy trying to figure out where the hole in the tire was. It ended up being corrosion on the inside of the wheel lip.

I had the wheels dechromed and powder coated and no more leaks. If you are looking at OEM wheels then probably not worth going through that trouble so I would buy brushed/polished aluminum or powder coated wheels

 

[novemberr]

DON'T BUY CHROME

So had similar issues with my aftermarket wheels. After a few years I kept getting small leaks etc and went crazy trying to figure out where the hole in the tire was. It ended up being corrosion on the inside of the wheel lip.

I had the wheels dechromed and powder coated and no more leaks. If you are looking at OEM wheels then probably not worth going through that trouble so I would buy brushed/polished aluminum or powder coated wheels

I strongly agree. No chrome. Find a good shop.
I have 20" chrome rims leaking at the bead. The corrosion was worse inside, also caused tiny cracks, but big enough to leak air.
The rim was fixed six times at three different shops over 3 years. I always carried a pump in the truck.