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Srongest wheel is the weld super single f-1. One piece forged billet wheel 3500# weight rating. John go to Weld web site.

 

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Sorry about the second post did not think the first one went.

 

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A couple of years ago, one of the off road magazines did an article on wheel strength. I don't remember for sure which magazine it was, but they contacted TUV, a testing facility in San Diego, to see how strong various wheels were. Manufacturers send their wheels to TUV for testing before they assign wheel ratings.
The bottom line was that the M/T Challenger (16/8 wheel), despite a 3,000lb rating, was the strongest wheel of its size they had ever tested - steel or aluminum.

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96 2500 4X4 5sp 4:10 215hp SLT Horton fan,TST plate,AFC spring kit, advanced timing,4"exhaust,GearVendors,BFG 285/75/16 on Mickey Thompson Challenger wheels, K&N, Detroit Locker,50#Boost and Pyro guages, Aluminim flatbed, gooseneck and bp hitches,Helwig air bags with compressor, Helwig sway bar, Rancho 2" front lift w/9000 shocks all around, Preluber w/aircraft hoses,Hytec rear cover,PacBrake,McCleod dual disc clutch,numerous other accessories. Pull 11,000lb aluminum gooseneck horse trlr. and 14,000lb equipment trlr.

 

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Thank you Bob, that's what I've been trying to convey to the diehard Weld lovers!

 

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in my own opinion,,,,the Weld super singles, Centerline EXTREME DUTY BILLET WHEELS, and the Alcoas are all great wheels, I will never gross over 12,000 lbs with my truck, the centerlines and the welds have far nicer styling than the alcoas, IMO, and I settled on the centerline comet III extreme, I hope they dont crack, and if they do, i'll replace 'em, and i won't loan 'em to anyone with a 747... LOL

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'95 xt cab,slt,4. 10,auto,265 stones,K&N,tst 605, silencer ring in top of toolbox, boost and pyro in full pillar mt. 153,000 mi and climbing... went to feed the cat and it was GONE !!!!!

 

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Just my 2 cents worth.

According to 4wheel parts whse. The Eagle 589 16. 5x9. 75's are the strongest wheel @ 3700 lbs. But they weigh the most and the center is so thick that it takes away from the looks of the wheel. Also they don't look as good as the Weld Typhoons which I plan to purchase a set of 16. 5x12's pretty soon.

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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

 

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Hey WOWZY,
I see you are running 16. 5X9. 75 and no lift mentioned, do you have any clearance problems?
Do you have any pictures of your truck yet?
Also, does pulling the foglight relay allow the fogs and high beams on at the same time?

Thanks,

Mick2500

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2001 2500 ETH/DEE, QuadCab, 4X4, SB, LSD, 3. 54, SLT+, Sport, Intense Blue PC/Agate, Tow Package, Camper Package, 'DC' Bed Cover, Sliding rear window. Ordered 5/01/00... Cancelled 5/30/00... re-ordered 6/02/00... Cancelled again by DC 6/05/00
Gauges (EGT/Boost) and A-Pillar mount Here, 4" Exhaust on order.

 

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Originally posted by Mick2500:
Hey WOWZY,
I see you are running 16. 5X9. 75 and no lift mentioned, do you have any clearance problems?
Do you have any pictures of your truck yet?
Also, does pulling the foglight relay allow the fogs and high beams on at the same time?

Thanks,

Mick2500

"High" Mick,Less than 12 hours after picking up my truck from the dealership,I installed my 33x12. 50MT and 16. 5x9. 75 Eagle wheels without the need for any lift. About 6mos. later I had the skyjacker leveling coils installed and then went to 35's on the same wheels. But that's all that I have is the leveling coils on the front. When I wear these tires out I'll probably go with a Tuff Country 5" lift and 36" tires with 16. 5x12 Weld Typhoons.

As far as the Fog's relay goes,You have to put a jumper wire from terminal 3 to terminal 5. These terminals will be identified by the numbers on the underside of the fog relay. This will definately help your "Just ahead of the truck" vision while having your High-beams on.

Sorry no pics yet! I'm still waiting for my "Cummins" SS rocker panels to get here. After I install them,I'll definately have some pics for you. It's been 1. 5 months since I ordered them. Guess I'll give Jason a buzz tomorrow.

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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4,Intense Blue Pearlcoat,fully loaded w/Agate leather interior,5-speed,4. 10 limited slip,Skyjacker Leveling kit,Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual end to end steering stabilizers,35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels,9004 Cool Blue's,Silencer Ring removed,Fog Lights relay pulled,No muffler,No resonator,4" straight pipe.

[This message has been edited by WOWZY (edited 06-15-2000). ]