GMC Yukon Tires and Wheels
I purchased a 2007 Yukon Denali and it came with the 18" Rims/Tires. I wanted to upgrade to the 20" CK945 from GM Accessories. I have been told that I need to install the TPM Sensors 19155710. My question is can I walk through the Learning Mode from the vehicles on board computer that is mapped out in the owner's manual? The dealer has quoted me a price of $700 to relearn the new sensors, that's seems way too steep. Do I need the dealer, or could a do-it-yourself person work? "ANY" help is appreciated.
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I put 20's on my 07 Yukon (saved them from my 05 Sierra). I had to buy an additional set of tire sensors because I switch back to the stock tires in winter. The extra set of sensors cost about $240.00, I don't remember what it cost to have the sensors installed on my rims, seems to me it was $60.00 total. I tried to get the Yukon to "relearn" the new sensors myself, but had to take it to the dealer; they did it while I stood there. It took less than 10 minutes; I think they charged me $15.00. I'll have to get it done again this spring - such is the price of vanity.
By the way, the sensors are battery powered and last 4-5 years.
Phil
Courtland, MN
Phil
Also, anyone can recommend a Torque Wrench on these lug nuts? Craftsmen??? Thanks!
Larry
The tire says 35 psi max on the sidewall. Now I know that this is max, which you never do. My door jam says 30 psi for the tires. The shop that changes my oil seems to put 32.5 psi in. Now knowing that all of these are when the tires are cold, my question is, what should the psi be at?
I've been told to go with what is on the door jam (30 psi). My only curiosity is when I put only 30 psi in, the tires visually seem very low. Maybe it's just me, but this is why I am asking you pros...
Any help/clarification is appreciated!
P.S. To me, 32 to 33 rides fine in the winter; but during the summer time once they get warmed-up the ride gets a bit harsh for me...
Would I be able to use a set of 285/70R17 BFG All-Terrain T/A KO's without them rubbing? I'm still using the stock 17" rims.
Since you mentioned air leakage, (unless you picked-up a nail or something) make sure the valve core is tightened with the correct torque spec via a tool like the one shown in URL below:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=78304&group_I- D=1668
http://www.tirerack.com
http://www.discounttire.com
http://www.wooddash.com/category/GMC_Dash_Kits
http://www.stylintrucks.com/sn.aspx?category|category_root|-1=Interior&category|- - - cat_-1|356=Dash+Kits+%26+Accessories&canned_results_trigger=
Junk year is definitely an option, but you may have to check what's available in your local area through the Yellow Page under Used Auto Parts or Auto Salvage...
Spray painting over them, hmmm, sounds like the most inexpensive way to go, but there may be quite a bit of surface prep work, and eventually the paint may wear off again... You may want to contact Dupli-Color, let them know your situation and see what product they can suggest for this purpose that will last...
http://www.duplicolor.com/index.html
Lastly, instead of going through your dealership, have you checked those online GM parts stores, like the GMC Parts Direct... Before you do, you may want to call your dealer for those part numbers, so you can use those numbers for your search at the online stores for the exact part for your vehicle.
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com
http://gmaccessoriesstore.com/2005-yukon-c-268_294_311.html?page=4&sort=2a
As far as wheel alignment, assuming you are staying with the exact same sized tires as before then its not required; but a good idea to have the alignment checked or have it done if you have not had the wheels aligned before. With so many sub-par alignment shops/mechanics and/or the lack of routine alignment machine calibration, some times may be better off just to leave the alignment alone if your current tires are not showing any irregular wear... if that is the case, I would just keep a close eye on the new tires, if there is any sign of uneven wear, then I will take the car in for an alignment, My 2 cents. Good luck!
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=1&autoMake=GMC&aut- oYear=2007&autoModel=Yukon+Denali&autoModClar=&width=275/&ratio=55&diameter=20&s- ortCode=60062&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=S&minLoadRating=S&tab=All
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/toggleShowingAllTireProducts.do?fcpr=&c=3&rcz=6- 0560&ar=55&fcsr=&rf=true&fcs=false&rd=20&ct=null&rc=ILCINT&cs=275&dVeh=dVeh&yr=2- 007&fclr=&cf=false&vid=010279&fcb=&sw=false
This is my first post; I have a yukon denali 07 and need to put new tires. I live in saudi arabia. I often drive my car in a good roads, however; rarely on rough ones. The temperature in summer time goes as high as 50c and very humid and it goes as low as 5c and it becomes very foggy. it rains but no very heavy but when heavy trucks spills petroleum products the roads become very very slippery.
Could anyone please advice me on what brand name of tires I should buy. I have YUKON 07. Live in Saudi Arabia. I mostly drive my car on well paved roads. I occasionally drive in on rough ones. The temperature in summer time goes as high as 50 Celsius (°C) and humidity goes up to 90% with big trucks spill petroleum products on roads and make roads very slippery. It doesn't rain very often and it's not very heavy. The temperature drops to 5(°C).
Thanks on advance
It isn't so much brand as it is the particular tire model. There are many brand/models that would not be suitable for your climate - and I assume the folks selling tires in your area would know what works and sell those - and would know what doesn't work, and not sell those. Those folks are in the best position to advise you.
And spilled petroleum is a problem no matter what tire you have. It is a lubricant after all.