2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Aftermarket wheels

[DFark]

My O1 2500 4X4 I just purchased needs tires and the aluminum wheels are oxidized pretty bad so I was thinking of an aftermarket wheel/tire package. I want the proper backspace so they don't stick out too far. Any suggestions on brands/models of wheels? Pictures would be great. I am going to stay with stock tires size or maybe one size bigger.. Is the bolt pattern for the 2nd gen. trucks the same as the 3rd? I was thinking I could go to 17's and they would fit on either truck

 

[VolsFan]

I ran 285/75/16 tires on 16x8 Mickey Thompson Classic IIs. Combo looked great but it was an auto truck with single piston calipers/rear drums. Ate brakes like crazy. On your 01 if you have four wheel disc with the larger two piston calipers you'd probably be ok going to a larger tire. I thought the 285 tire looked just enough to fill the wheel wells better without being too crazy big

 

[CumminsFreak]

I found a nice set of Weld wheels with brand new BFG mud tire on Craigslist for $1200. The guy that was selling them wanted $1600 but he came down to $1200 cash. The wheels are 16x10 and the tires are 285/75R/16's. They fit nice and don't stick out past the fender very far. Not sure on the back spacing on the wheels. The bolt pattern is the same on the 3rd gen as it is on the 2nd gen.

 

[DFark]

that is a nice look

 

[JR]

2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen bolt patterns are all the same. 4th gen wheels use different lug nuts.

 

[JMcCoy]

If you don't hate the way your wheels look and since your not going much bigger, you can restore yours. Some prep work, a quality 2k primer, and 2k paint (not rattle can) will probably make them look amazing. A good polish can also bring them back. Usually it's the clear coat that starts coming off and makes them look horrible. A paint stripper will make it easier before polishing. Just an option.

 

[JJPage]

If you don't hate the way your wheels look and since your not going much bigger, you can restore yours. Some prep work, a quality 2k primer, and 2k paint (not rattle can) will probably make them look amazing. A good polish can also bring them back. Usually it's the clear coat that starts coming off and makes them look horrible. A paint stripper will make it easier before polishing. Just an option.

JM, What is 2k paint and primer? Brands, suppliers? TIA Jess

 

[JMcCoy]

2k primers and paints are two part paints that require you add an activator. 1k primers and paints are air activated by the solvents evaporating. 1k products are extremely unstable and that is why they don't last long. I only use epoxy primers on bare metal because it creates a rock solid barrier. Then a high build primer, then paint. I lean towards DuPont products, but it depends on what which product and application. For aluminum, you want to etch it before priming. I forget the name of the chemincal, but it is in several products like Purple Power. Scrub the aluminum with Purple Power and a gray Scotch Brite pad, then rinse with water. Do that tree times. On the last scrubbing, make sure the Purple Power is rinsed off and not allowed to dry on. If it does dry, just do it a forth time. It doesn't matter. Do not wipe with solvents afterwards. What I like about Purple Power is that you have to clean the aluminum anyways, so you're killing two birds with one stone. I have had great success painting aluminum this way. A friend with DuPont taught me this, so I cannot take credit. I am not a professional painter, so I am always bending his ear. One thing he repeatedly emphasize to me is not to use 1k primers and paints. 1k products like Por-15 are awesome, but that is a whole nother animal. Hope this helps.