FINALLY-wheels for 3rd gens

[CSilkowski]

Quote by Kent Kroeker of T-Rex:



"By the way, Weld is finally making the wheels we've requested. They should be available immediately. The sizes are 18x8. 5 and 20x8. 5 (the latter more for the street and show guys). The styles are "Cheyenne 8" and "Dagger 8. " They are in a +45mm offset and are made specifically to fit the HD Rams INSIDE THE FENDERWELLS. They are one piece, forged wheels with a huge load rating designed specifically for your trucks. I've been warned that unless Weld gets some early orders, they're going to get discontinued. "



Saw this buried in another thread. Thought I'd post here to get the word out.

 

[Kmac]

I would like to see those! Any chance of posting the link? Thanks so much... ... ... ..... Kmac

 

[evldsl]

I just called weld wheels and was told that there's no part numbers in the system for the new wheels.

 

[AndyMan]

Couldn't find anything on the DAGGER, but here's some info on the Cheyenne, including a pic. http://www.weldracing.com/Cheyenne8.html



Seem to be fairly priced too.

 

[rbattelle]

Will the backspacing on these allow us to run 315s without a lift and without rubbing (like the factory wheels do)?

 

[DF5152]

Originally posted by rbattelle

Will the backspacing on these allow us to run 315s without a lift and without rubbing (like the factory wheels do)?

It should be close. the wheel is a 1/2 inch wider and has just about the same backspace.

 

[XcumminsX]

I hate weld... . has anyone else come out with a wheel yet?

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Another possibility, and I think it will be a lot cheaper, is Alcoa 478481 17x8" Classic forged. Backspace is 4. 54", weight rating 3450 lb.

 

[bighammer]

Originally posted by AndyMan

Couldn't find anything on the DAGGER, but here's some info on the Cheyenne, including a pic. http://www.weldracing.com/Cheyenne8.html



Seem to be fairly priced too.

Fairly priced if that's for a set of 4

 

[XcumminsX]

Bighammer i hear you!

 

[AndyMan]

A good forged wheel isn't cheap. Most of your good quality forged wheeles are light, highly polished, and EXTREMELY strong. I've never had a set of Billet Specialties wheels that I had to expend a lot of elbow grease to keep sparkly. To each his own I guess...



$40 large for a truck!! OMG!!! Are you sure that's not for two trucks!?!?!



To answer your ? X, check out:

www.boydcoddington.com

www.BilletSpecialties.com

www.budnik.com



They all make quality 8 lug wheels.



Eagle Wheels also makes a nice looking wheel, but IMHO, they just don't have the eternally blinding shine that the big boys do.



The Mickey Thompson Classic II's and/or the Alcoa's are about the same. It IS a classic look, but too generic for me.



Just my . 02

Happy pimpin'

Andy

 

[XcumminsX]

American Racing came out with some nice new wheels for 2004. I cant find a website though. .

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Mickey Thompson Classic I is forged by Alcoa.

MT Classic II is a cast wheel.

I got a set of Alcoa classics in 16x7 for my'97 at about $110 each from Southwest wheel in Texas. I haven't priced wheels for my '04.

 

[Punkineater]

All I've ever had are Weld's. IMO they are the best wheels you can buy for an HD. They are a forged billet, super strong, don't pit, don't dull even under salty conditions, run true and are easy to balance even on the wide ones. You get what you pay for and you pay a pretty penny for a new truck. Don't know why you would get cheap when adding to it.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

AWESOME!!

Originally posted by Joseph Donnelly

Another possibility, and I think it will be a lot cheaper, is Alcoa 478481 17x8" Classic forged. Backspace is 4. 54", weight rating 3450 lb.

<font size =4> <font color =red> IT's ABOUT TIME!!! THANK YOU WELD RACING!</font size> </font color>



Joe 4. 5" backspace wheels stick way out like everyone else's. You need at least 6" backspace to maintain stock offset.



Vaughn

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Here's a pic of the Dagger 8 I copied off a PDF document. I don't much care for the other one but this one's not bad (sorry for the miniscule size, can't post anything bigger on TDR :



Here's a link to their 2004 catalog: http://www.weldevo.com/2004_evo.pdf

 

[inarush76]

wheels

Is Weld making a 17" wheel? Want to stay with stock size, just better looking wheel.

James

 

[erslll]

Originally posted by bCrowther

All I've ever had are Weld's. IMO they are the best wheels you can buy for an HD. They are a forged billet, super strong, don't pit, don't dull even under salty conditions, run true and are easy to balance even on the wide ones. You get what you pay for and you pay a pretty penny for a new truck. Don't know why you would get cheap when adding to it.

I agree with everything expcept for the dulling and pitting comment. I have had Weld's and they are a pain to keep looking good. That is the main reason I didn't go with them on my 03. I can't see spending that kind of money on wheels that aren't going to stay looking like they are $200+ wheels. I went with steel. Got a set of 5 for just a little more than one Weld.

 

[LightmanE300]

Are they REALLY trying to charge 500-600 for ONE rim? Thats more than the AMG and tuner rims for euro cars! Just doesn't seem right. The quality of style isn't even close. Oh well. When looking at the cheyenne, I didn't see it specified in the abovementioned sizes... . ?

 

[scotty1]

Anything out for the dually folks yet?