18" Factory Alloy wheels

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Hi,

Considering upgrading from my stock Tradesman chrome clad steel wheels. I've googled, and looked at Gallery on here and can't find any good pictures of what I like. I think I like the lower? trim level alloys the best - WBJ and WBE. I know the WBE's came on Bighorns. Not really a fan of Laramie wheels or 20's. Any
pics of these on your rigs? Thanks?

 

[SnoKing]

Laramie 18" are the best looking in my book. Don't have that garbage can lid look!

SnoKing

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

I would say that is my 3rd choice/option. Most ads selling those want quite a bit more though. I think the Bighorns are my favorite out of all factory alloys.

 

[SnoKing]

I would say that is my 3rd choice/option. Most ads selling those want quite a bit more though. I think the Bighorns are my favorite out of all factory alloys.

Yuck!

There is a reason why the Laramie ones cost more!

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

I'd be happy with any of those for the right deal. Prices in classified ads are all over the map price wise. Found a set of the WBJ's (top pic) 6hr away for $300. And a set of the Bighorns about 1 hr away for $650 - most have worn out Transforces still mounted, quite a few come with TPMS AND Lugnuts . I think lowest on my list are the ones with the inserts. Is that Limited?

 

[SnoKing]

This one?

 

[Wayne M.]

May not be the cheapest, but have you looked on Rock Auto? They gave a fantastic wheel selection. I bought one reconditioned wheel from Keystone (due to corrosion) and while I saw the repair from the inside, it looks great and no issues years later.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

Yuck!

There is a reason why the Laramie ones cost more!

They know some fool out there will pay more just because they think they’re better.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

May not be the cheapest, but have you looked on Rock Auto? They gave a fantastic wheel selection. I bought one reconditioned wheel from Keystone (due to corrosion) and while I saw the repair from the inside, it looks great and no issues years later.

Thanks - yeah I just did, I've been looking on here as well - https://www.detroitwheelandtire.com/dodge/ram-2500.html?p=2

I've found some good deals locally, depending on condition of mounted tires or not. Don't really care for any tires, but that's how most sell them.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

View attachment 115661 This one?

This is one I was talking about, looks like it's just in 20" though, so no worries.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

So now I'm just searching the online classifieds for trucks looking at wheels

 

[EDankievitch]

I check eBay. I got my set on there. Prices seem to change week to week.

 

[Regcabguy]

All the 18" Ram wheels are inexpensive in SoCal. I guess owners went with Methods or another aftermarket

 

[AH64ID]

I, briefly, looked for a set of the 20" Limited wheels but opted to stay with my 18" Laramie wheels. I like the look of the 20" Limited, and the reduced sidewall for summer hauling but I decided I didn't want to give up any winter performance.

I like the Laramie 18'' best, then 18" Big Horn wheels.

 

[EZeis]

I have a guy that wants my Tradesman chrome clad wheels. Wants to swap me the 2018 Laramie wheels for them. He's old school and thinks steel wheels are stronger and doesn't want aluminum. I do like the Laramie wheels better. But would put them on and see how they look before I'd go with the free swap. I definitely don't care for the chrome clad wheels.


Earl

 

[AH64ID]

I have a guy that wants my Tradesman chrome clad wheels. Wants to swap me the 2018 Laramie wheels for them. He's old school and thinks steel wheels are stronger and doesn't want aluminum. I do like the Laramie wheels better. But would put them on and see how they look before I'd go with the free swap. I definitely don't care for the chrome clad wheels.


Earl

That's a heck of a trade, I'd take it while he is still thinking the steel are better. The steel are generally more prone to bending than aluminum.

 

[CoastyAV8R]

Here is my Tradesman I did the same thing. I found these on Craigslist for $150.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Craigslist is the best option. I bet I've seen 15-20 sets of takeoffs this year alone

 

[Newsa]

That's a heck of a trade, I'd take it while he is still thinking the steel are better. The steel are generally more prone to bending than aluminum.

He's probably heard of aluminum wheels cracking.

 

[SnoKing]

Soon after buying our 2001.5 I saw a guy in the marnia parking lot with after market wheels. I asked what he did with the OEM aluminim wheels. He said they were taking room in his garage. Got the wheels, caps and lugs for a hundred or hundred and a half bucks. Put studded snow tires on them. SnoKing AKA king of the good snow to ride on.