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wwotr · 03-21-2009, 12:32 AM

Well we live above the Snow Line, and my Wife informed me that if we were gonna stay there any length of time, she wanted a "Big Girls Truck".
So I wanted to pass on to the Members here and see what you all think.
I picked her up a used 2005 GMC Sierra Ext. Cab 1/2 ton 4X4.
This thing has Charcoal Gray Leather Interior and every FRICKIN' Bell/Whistle you could want! Dual Climate control in front, AC vents in back, Temp/Compass Rear view Mirror with On-Star, Sirrius Satellite Radio, Driver 1 & 2 Seat options, Heated Leather Seats (top, bottom or BOTH), the list goes on and on.
Has 108K miles and we paid $13375.00 for it.
Also included was a 3 years Bumper to Bumper Warranty.
Take it to and Chevy Dealer, pay the $100.00 deductible and that's it.

On the lighter side, she wants New Aftermarket Wheels/Tires.
She DOES NOT want the large "BLING-BLING" Wheels. She wants to keep with the 17" Diameter, but go to a bigger "Knobby" tire. Not a mud bog, but something that fills up the Fenderwell.

Can anyone provide me with any Links/Manufacturers who make wheels for this truck.
I went to Americas Tire Store and she didn't see anything she liked, so I was kinda hoping you might turn me on to some different venders.

Thanks
Roger

She hasn't decided on Black or Chrome or Machined yet.
All I know is she wants to stay with 17".

dan42 · 03-21-2009, 10:27 AM

Very nice truck - I just got some tires from the Tire Rack online, and I know they have wheels - Tires were very reasonably priced.

gmcracing92 · 03-22-2009, 12:09 AM

nice truck! glad to see u went with a GMC! my wife LOVES my DENALI!!

SiCk_DiAbLo · 03-22-2009, 12:18 AM

Damn, yer wife must've been a good girl this year!!!!

wwotr · 03-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Actually shes a "Good Girl" every year.
I figure it's the least I can do, for her going to work every day and putting her life on the line!

Roger

GOPAPA · 03-25-2009, 06:25 PM

I think you did okay ..it's loaded and the wife probably really likes that .. I just bought a 06 for $14200 not a whole lot of frills /49,500 miles .. gives you some comparison ,,as for the wheels you can take a look at my truck with after market wheels to get a idea of what they look like ..
I have a post above asking opinions on the wheels ,, papa

03-21-2009, 12:32 AM	#1
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Bought the wife a new ride Well we live above the Snow Line, and my Wife informed me that if we were gonna stay there any length of time, she wanted a "Big Girls Truck". So I wanted to pass on to the Members here and see what you all think. I picked her up a used 2005 GMC Sierra Ext. Cab 1/2 ton 4X4. This thing has Charcoal Gray Leather Interior and every FRICKIN' Bell/Whistle you could want! Dual Climate control in front, AC vents in back, Temp/Compass Rear view Mirror with On-Star, Sirrius Satellite Radio, Driver 1 & 2 Seat options, Heated Leather Seats (top, bottom or BOTH), the list goes on and on. Has 108K miles and we paid $13375.00 for it. Also included was a 3 years Bumper to Bumper Warranty. Take it to and Chevy Dealer, pay the $100.00 deductible and that's it. On the lighter side, she wants New Aftermarket Wheels/Tires. She DOES NOT want the large "BLING-BLING" Wheels. She wants to keep with the 17" Diameter, but go to a bigger "Knobby" tire. Not a mud bog, but something that fills up the Fenderwell. Can anyone provide me with any Links/Manufacturers who make wheels for this truck. I went to Americas Tire Store and she didn't see anything she liked, so I was kinda hoping you might turn me on to some different venders. Thanks Roger She hasn't decided on Black or Chrome or Machined yet. All I know is she wants to stay with 17". Attached Images Last edited by wwotr; 03-21-2009 at 12:35 AM.

03-21-2009, 10:27 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Bought the wife a new ride Very nice truck - I just got some tires from the Tire Rack online, and I know they have wheels - Tires were very reasonably priced. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-22-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
gmcracing92 Drillin oil on American Soil! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minot. North Dakota Posts: 418	Re: Bought the wife a new ride nice truck! glad to see u went with a GMC! my wife LOVES my DENALI!! __________________ Travis 70 Chevy c20 2wd 75 Chevy k10 4x4 parts truck 92 GMC Sierra c1500 2wd DD 99 Chevy Reg Cab Sht Box 1500 2wd 05 GMC Sierra Denali white

03-22-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
SiCk_DiAbLo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norfolk,Va Posts: 354	Re: Bought the wife a new ride Damn, yer wife must've been a good girl this year!!!! __________________ 1993 Chevy Silverado. 1984 Chevy Z28. 1972 Chevy Custom 10. 1965 Custom 10..FOR SALE

03-22-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: Bought the wife a new ride Actually shes a "Good Girl" every year. I figure it's the least I can do, for her going to work every day and putting her life on the line! Roger

03-25-2009, 06:25 PM	#6
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,551	Re: Bought the wife a new ride I think you did okay ..it's loaded and the wife probably really likes that .. I just bought a 06 for $14200 not a whole lot of frills /49,500 miles .. gives you some comparison ,,as for the wheels you can take a look at my truck with after market wheels to get a idea of what they look like .. I have a post above asking opinions on the wheels ,, papa



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