Chevrolet & GMC Show Off 2016 Pickups at State Fair of Texas

[Zane]

Zane Merva

Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com

9/24/2015

 

Chevrolet and GMC passed along a few photos from the State Fair of Texas this morning. The two brands are currently showing off updates and enhancements for the 2016 lineup.

 

Why the State Fair of Texas? Well, the longhorn state brings in the biggest share of truck sales out of ANY state. Truck buyer and Texan go hand in hand.

 

Thanks to our friends, General Motors Photographers Steve Fecht and Mike Stone, for sending these photos our way.

 

Big Tex looks on as Chevrolet rolls out three new pickups Monday, September 21, 2015 in preparation for the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas. The 2016 Silverado HD Midnight (l to r), 2016 Silverado LT Z71 and Colorado Z71 Diesel Trail Boss will be revealed to the media on Thursday in the Chevrolet display. The trucks will be on display throughout the fair, which opens to the public on Friday. (Photo by Mike Stone for Chevrolet)

 

Chevrolet Trucks Marketing Director Sandor Piszar reveals the new Colorado Z71 Diesel Trail Boss midsize pickup Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas. Chevy also rolled out the 2016 Silverado HD Midnight edition and the 2016 Silverado LT Z71 at the media preview. The trucks will be on display throughout the fair, which opens to the public on Friday. (Photo by Mike Stone for Chevrolet)

 

Media get a closer look at the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado LT Z71 during it's unveiling Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas. Chevy also rolled out the 2016 Silverado HD Midnight edition and the Colorado Z71 Diesel Trail Boss midsize pickup at the media preview. The trucks will be on display throughout the fair, which opens to the public on Friday. (Photo by Mike Stone for Chevrolet)

 

Media get a closer look at the 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Thursday, September 24, 2015 during its unveiling at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Texas. The new lineup of GMC pickups will be on display throughout the fair, which opens to the public on Friday. (Photo by Mike Stone for GMC)

[newdude]

That Custom HD Z71 though...

 

Clearly running the AVF 18" wheel but what size tire is that Duratrac? Stock tires are 265/70/18...Unless Goodyear has yet to announce a new tire size...

[dirtfan21]

That HD is absolutely awesome, can't say the same about the half ton though. I'm not sure what to think of the new front end yet. Have to see them in person I guess.

[Big Whiskey]

Yeah that Midnight HD is super sweet. That's about the only new GM truck that I'd leave alone if I bought one, haha. It might be running a 275/70/18 tire...

[Imcrazy]

I wonder if the head lights on the GMC would retrofit into a 14-15?

[newdude]

Yeah that Midnight HD is super sweet. That's about the only new GM truck that I'd leave alone if I bought one, haha. It might be running a 275/70/18 tire...

 

Found it in the order guide...new size for Goodyear:

 

Tires, LT265/70R18E AT aggressive tire tread, black wall, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac. Aggressive tread may result in a higher level of noise while driving. Routine tire rotations are strongly recommended.

1 - Included and only available with (PDY) Midnight Edition. Aggressive tread may result in a higher level of noise while driving. Routine tire rotations are strongly recommended. Note: Spare tire is (QWF) LT265/70R18E all-season, blackwall tire with (PYT) 18" painted steel wheel.

 

[crafferty]

Wow, that Midnight Edition HD is a sexy looking truck!

 

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[Big Whiskey]

 

Found it in the order guide...new size for Goodyear:

 

Thanks for the information! Dang it. I hoped they were bigger than that, haha. A big truck needs a big tire! At least they'll look better than the other factory options I guess...

[sahls01gmc]

Last time I was there I had the deep fried butter.....and it was amazing!

[Big Whiskey]

Last time I was there I had the deep fried butter.....and it was amazing!

'MERICA!!!!

[Nargg]

15HDriver, on 24 Sept 2015 - 1:40 PM, said:

That Custom HD Z71 though...

 

Clearly running the AVF 18" wheel but what size tire is that Duratrac? Stock tires are 265/70/18...Unless Goodyear has yet to announce a new tire size...

 

With the massive list of options from GM and from dealers via GM parts, it's hard to call that "custom"

[newdude]

 

With the massive list of options from GM and from dealers via GM parts, it's hard to call that "custom"

 

...it is right in the option description...

 

NEW! Custom Sport Edition, includes (AQC) Appearance Package, (UD5) front and rear park assist, (TC7) body-color grille with chrome bars, (VB5) body-color front bumper, (VT5) body-color rear bumper, (CGN) spray-on bedliner and (PYU) 20" (50.8 cm) polished aluminum wheels; LT trim also includes (T3U) fog lamps, (DP9) chrome mirror caps, (B85) chrome body-side moldings and (E20) chrome door handles.

1 - Requires Crew Cab model and (QFC) LT265/60R20E all-terrain, blackwall tires and exterior color (GBA) Black or (GAZ) Summit White. Not available with (ZW9) pickup box delete, or (RTH) 20" (50.8 cm) polished aluminum wheels with Dark Argent Metallic pockets.