2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission original aluminum wheels.....what to do with 3

[hammersley]

I had one wheel crack and is bad..... what can one do with the 3 other wheels... sell for scrap... ...

 

[Mikey-KE7LBB]

Aluminum wheels yield a decent price at the scrap yard. Just be sure to take off the weights and valve stems first.

 

[TboneMan]

Put them up on for sale in the classified section or E-Bay/Craigslist them.



I know from experience, that others may be looking for OEM alum rims to replace one of their own that cracked.



I had one crack and it took me forever to find one and it was expensive. After that, I checked ebay regularly for a set of OEM to pop up. I ended up with a set of 4 for a couple of hundred $ that I threw into my shed to keep as spares should I experience aother crack. FYI, I have 2 full sets (5 tires) on OEM alum. wheels. A summer tread and a winter tread. Having a set of spare rims when you have 10 other rims that can potentially go bad seemed to make sense.

 

[GHarman]

Heres a question;

Who made them? Can you get a factory replacement for your failed rim?

If they are name brand rims, the manufacturer may have a warranty of some sort.

This happened to a friend and a local dealer did not want to honor the warranty. It just happened that a manufacturer rep was in the Store and he made the call to replace all 4 rims!

Just being at the right time and place, I reckon. Give the manufacturer a call if they are reasonably new?

GregH

 

[HHhuntitall]

Ummm, GHarm..... they are Dodge. They will not be warrantied. Resistance is futile. You will be ASSimilated into believing they build a quality product at all times. I got a set, too..... and happen to have a small leak in a rear right... . hmmmm... Guess I should be glad they lasted this long, considering how I drive on 'em.

 

[IdahoJim]

I'd buy a couple of those
Thanks,
Jim

 

[Tractorat]

Well, I have a question. My truck is a 2002. The factory build sheet says it came with steel wheels, not aluminum etc. Was there an option for wheels for the 2nd gens ?

 

[JR]

Well, I have a question. My truck is a 2002. The factory build sheet says it came with steel wheels, not aluminum etc. Was there an option for wheels for the 2nd gens ?

Yep you could get them with either steel or aluminum... my current truck has steel... I had a 2000 that had aluminum. I had the same issue also, cracked alum wheel. The other 3 were in good shape and I didnt want to spend the money on buying an aftermarket set so I did some looking around and found a source through my local junk yard a place that sells refurbished factory wheels. They first inspect them to make sure they are true, no cracks, then strip them down and re clear coat them. It looked like a brand new wheel. Think I paid around 150 bucks they came with a warranty too.

 

[Tractorat]

Yep you could get them with either steel or aluminum... my current truck has steel... I had a 2000 that had aluminum. I had the same issue also, cracked alum wheel. The other 3 were in good shape and I didnt want to spend the money on buying an aftermarket set so I did some looking around and found a source through my local junk yard a place that sells refurbished factory wheels. They first inspect them to make sure they are true, no cracks, then strip them down and re clear coat them. It looked like a brand new wheel. Think I paid around 150 bucks they came with a warranty

Thanks
The reason I ask is several years ago when I went to get tires, the tire store had a set of dodge wheels that someone left when they bought new fancy wheels. They looked just like mine, so I gave them $100 for them and had my winter tires mounted on them. (Now, when I change from winter to spring tires etc, I get them mounted for free)
Just wondered if there was a way to tell the diff between the alum and the chrome steel (they look the same to me)

 

[JR]

Thanks

The reason I ask is several years ago when I went to get tires, the tire store had a set of dodge wheels that someone left when they bought new fancy wheels. They looked just like mine, so I gave them $100 for them and had my winter tires mounted on them. (Now, when I change from winter to spring tires etc, I get them mounted for free)

Just wondered if there was a way to tell the diff between the alum and the chrome steel (they look the same to me)

Stick a magnet on em The steel when new or in good condition are more polished looking than the aluminum in my opinion. If you can see some clearcoat starting to peel anywhere they are probably aluminum.

 

[IdahoJim]

Put them up on for sale in the classified section or E-Bay/Craigslist them.

I know from experience, that others may be looking for OEM alum rims to replace one of their own that cracked.

I had one crack and it took me forever to find one and it was expensive. After that, I checked ebay regularly for a set of OEM to pop up. I ended up with a set of 4 for a couple of hundred $ that I threw into my shed to keep as spares should I experience aother crack. FYI, I have 2 full sets (5 tires) on OEM alum. wheels. A summer tread and a winter tread. Having a set of spare rims when you have 10 other rims that can potentially go bad seemed to make sense.

I got lucky when the first one cracked. I was visiting relatives in SoCal, and after noticing the slow leak and finding the crack, I was driving thru Santa Paula and saw a little tire shop. Stopped in and they had one... cost me $50, including mount and balance. The first one broke at around 100,000 miles. I just put new Michelins on, at 240,000 and the tire guy said my right rear is slightly cracked, and to keep an eye on it. I'll put in a lot of bad road miles the next 3 months, so need to get it replaced as quick as I can. I'm not disappointed with the wheels. This truck has a lot of dirt road miles on it, and they've held up through most of it.
Jim

 

[DMcLeod]

hey hammersley - IdahoJim offered to buy 2, I'll buy the third from ya. Problem solved.

 

[IdahoJim]

hey hammersley - IdahoJim offered to buy 2, I'll buy the third from ya. Problem solved.

Unfortunately, He already got back to me, and the wheels went to scrap.
JIm

 

[Ram4Sam]

Unfortunately, He already got back to me, and the wheels went to scrap.

JIm

Get a rope.....



Sam

 

[IdahoJim]

Get a rope.....

Sam

LOL... what really bums me isn't going to steel wheels... it's the fact I just had new Michelins mounted, and now I'm going to have to pay to have them re-mounted. . dang-it!
Jim

 

[DGerth]

Ju weel be jhot whaan thee sun rises!!!
dg