Weight Difference in OEM GMC Rims

[Upstate]

Trying to get a idea on how much more weight I will add by going to 20" OEM Denali rims from my stocker 17".

I tried finding out (looked for a site and on this site) for just the weight of the rim. I have a couple different tires that I am looking at and if I know the weight of the OEM rim it will help in which direction I will go. I am not trying to exceed by much of the current setup.

Thanks

 

[THE YETI]

Well, wheel and tire are about 80pounds. Dont know about the actual wheel. If you are concerned about weight, look at the hybrid 18s.

 

[Upstate]

Well, wheel and tire are about 80pounds. Dont know about the actual wheel. If you are concerned about weight, look at the hybrid 18s.

Not super worried, just trying to keep the overall around the same. I know the 17" are less than the 20". I do 40K miles a year and with gas the way it is, just trying to make a some what educated purchase.

I would like to buy the denali 20" rims, but everyone around here (near my house) wants big money.

 

[THE YETI]

Define big money?

 

[Upstate]

Define big money?

I am using what I have paid for 20" LTZ rims as a guide. $1800 for used rims and tires is what I have found around here. I realize that the Denali rims will be more than the LTZ rims, still not that kind of difference.

I wouldn't mind getting American Racing Torq Thrust ST chrome, but I know they wouldn't last a year without pitting. Will I end up with the same thing with the Denali rims?

 

[THE YETI]

I am using what I have paid for 20" LTZ rims as a guide. $1800 for used rims and tires is what I have found around here. I realize that the Denali rims will be more than the LTZ rims, still not that kind of difference.

I wouldn't mind getting American Racing Torq Thrust ST chrome, but I know they wouldn't last a year without pitting. Will I end up with the same thing with the Denali rims?

Denali rims will probably outlast a chrome wheel from china.

I usually get Denali wheels sold around $2000 shipped, but they are pretty much brand new, less then 2-3,000 miles at the most.

 

[Upstate]

Denali rims will probably outlast a chrome wheel from china.

I usually get Denali wheels sold around $2000 shipped, but they are pretty much brand new, less then 2-3,000 miles at the most.

When you say you get, do you mean you sell them or buy them?

 

[soulsea]

I can't tell you the exact weight difference, but when I went from the ultra lightweight hybrid rims to the 22" oem wheels I barely notice a difference in fuel economy. Let's put it this way, any additional weight on the wheels can be easily offset by either removing the 3rd row seats and/or eating less.

 

[felixgun]

I can't tell you the exact weight difference, but when I went from the ultra lightweight hybrid rims to the 22" oem wheels I barely notice a difference in fuel economy. Let's put it this way, any additional weight on the wheels can be easily offset by either removing the 3rd row seats and/or eating less.

I removed the 3rd row seat and it def feels lighter

 

[Upstate]

I can't tell you the exact weight difference, but when I went from the ultra lightweight hybrid rims to the 22" oem wheels I barely notice a difference in fuel economy. Let's put it this way, any additional weight on the wheels can be easily offset by either removing the 3rd row seats and/or eating less.

It is more the rotating mass versus carrying the mass. I know what you mean and I alway get a laugh out of people in the bike industry putting carbon fiber on a street bike, but all of the same, you add 20lbs a wheel, your mileage will suffer some.
You put 80lbs in the third row and the only issue you will have is them leaving the box from the happy meal on the floor.

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I removed the 3rd row seat and it def feels lighter

I have only used a third row seat once in the last 8 years. If I keep this Yukon, I will sell those seats. But try to sell the truck without them, holy shit, no one wants the truck.