Alcoa making 19.5's for our trucks!

[Mactruck]

I was reading an article under New Products in Light & Medium Truck Magazine and It stated that Alcoa Wheel is coming out with 19. 5 inch wheels for Dodge, ford and GM 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton trucks.



They will weigh 35 pounds and have a maximum load rating of 4,050 lbs at 110 psi. Their claim is that this is the lowest weight/highest rating of any forged truck wheel.



Their is no information on this on their website, however the article stated to call 800-242-9898 for more info.



Darn, I should have waited before I bought my new 17" wheels.



Not affiliated - just keeping you people informed.



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Added on edit: Called the number. They stated that the wheels are designed for the single rear wheel trucks and will not be slated for production until next year!



Oh well - keep it in mind until they produce them. Start saving your pennies NOW.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

Cool!



Should I start chewing my left arm off now - or are they not that bad as far as cost?



Matt

 

[TomGolden]

Yes, anyone that gets pricing info on these, PLEASE POST IT!!!



Oo. Oo. Oo. Me Want Me Want Me Want (somebody's) 19. 5" wheels & tires Oo. Oo. Oo.

 

[jjohannessen]

Any one find out the price on this?

 

[Wheaties]

This was mentioned on this thread: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=76599

Maybe you saw it? Someone mentioned that they have had a prototype for a year now and announced that they would be released this year sometime, but no one has heard since. Did you get a release date Mactruck?



MTE

 

[Mactruck]

Originally posted by Mactruck



Added on edit: Called the number. They stated that the wheels are designed for the single rear wheel trucks and will not be slated for production until next year!



Oh well - keep it in mind until they produce them. Start saving your pennies NOW.

The above is still true. Sometime next year. WHen I called the number and commented on the article that I read she stated That they like to make an official announcement to see if there is some definite interest. Then actually build them.

 

[Wheaties]

Well that's a bummer. There is definite interest. I wonder if that's why the Rickson folks have back orders going back six months????



MTE

 

[Josparkz]

That's what we need .