Weld Cheyenne 8 wheels (pics)

[KHogan]

Is it just me... . I can't for the life of me find or accesss any pix of bcrane's truck/wheels? I just wanted to see what they look like on a Ram, T-rex version or not.

 

[JDerbedrossian]

ill have pics of my truck soon guys, just give me a few days, bcrane took pics of my truck but i dont know what happened to them.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Originally posted by esibcy

Is a "correct" wheel available for the 02's ?

YES. Kent's Weld Wheels are correct for Model Year 2000 and up.



Vaughn

 

[MichaelWright]

How much are the correct weld wheels?

 

[BCrane]

I took pics of Jack's truck. My image hosting service went down. Im working on it. I'll post them back up, they dont stick"_well_" outside of the fenderwell at all... an inch at the most. Jack added some kick ass fender flares to the truck too. The best looking HD ram I've ever seen, no joke.

 

[kentkroeker]

photo of wheel damage

 

[kentkroeker]

Example of T. Rex Weld wheel offset with 35x12. 50x18 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain.



Some like the tire to hang out, some don't. Even with the T. Rex wheel (or the OE wheel) big tires may hang out a little - but stress loading will be consistent with the OE parameters.



All depends what you like.

 

[kentkroeker]

Example of the T. Rex Weld wheel shod with 35x12. 50x18 Open Country Mud Terrain tires on a 2004 Ram equipped with the T. Rex Fox system and mini paks.

 

[kentkroeker]

We posted these photos so you can see exactly why we're doing what we're doing.



The photo of the bent wheel demonstrates why an 18" wheel works better for some purposes. This damage was a product of driver error, pure and simple. The impact was so hard it bent the lower control arm as well. The important thing is that the wheel kept spinning around the caliper! This benefit was a product of its diameter.



For pure off-road applications, a 17" wheel may be better - sidewall roll, flex and squirm reduced by the 18" wheel are small issues in comparison to endless rocks, ruts and whoops - impacts that can be reduced by the greater protection more aspect ratio can provide. We chose 18" because most HD Ram owners will treat their trucks more gently than we do off-road, but demand increased control on the pavement for situations such as towing, hauling or long distance stability when loaded moderately. We're always seeking the best of all possible worlds.



We raced with these wheels to test their toughness - to ensure that we're always pointing the right direction before we release another product.



The other photos show what we feel is correct fitment.



Of course, this is subjective and open to many interpretations.



It's simply our humble opinion that what looks right probably is right.



Best Regards,



Kent

 

[Scooby]

Great write-up Kent!



What'cha got for dually's?

 

[Matt400]

Originally posted by kentkroeker

We had to buy 200 of these wheels to get Weld to produce them for us.

Will there be any group or discount buy for TDR members?

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Matt, I think even though it was a MONUMENTAL task for Kent to even get Weld to commit to this, and despite Kent having to put his neck on the line and cough up an ungodly sum of cash (like SIX figures ) to make these wheels happen, they are less (I believe) than the same wheels available at typical outlets and tire shops around the country. At the price Kent is selling them for I doubt he is making much off of them (if any) . . . it won't be easy for him to recoup his investment.



Vaughn

 

[thejeepdude]

Originally posted by kentkroeker

Example of the T. Rex Weld wheel shod with 35x12. 50x18 Open Country Mud Terrain tires on a 2004 Ram equipped with the T. Rex Fox system and mini paks.

About time we saw a pic of these wheels/tires on a truck! Man, I don't know how I'm going to be able to afford a new truck, T-Rex, AND those wheels and tires... oh well it'll be worth eating hot dogs and mac & cheese every day for a few years.

 

[Matt400]

I realize that Vaughn but had to ask cuz Welds are expensive to begin with.

6 figures... ouch! thats 500. 00 per wheel cost.

I am surprised Weld would charge that kinda doe for a customer wanting 200 up front with future orders to come. Looks like what they did was take an existing wheel, change the offset and bore the center different.



I am not putting the wheel down by any means cuz I like them allot and may end up with a set now that I have found a 33" AT 18" tire that is rated over 3,000 lbs.

A special wheel for the Dodge is a neat thing, I just wish the design was unique so GM and Ford didn't end up with a wheel that looked the same. I would pay extra for that.



Sometimes I hate having expensive taste... the Cheyenne is a nice looking wheel.

 

[blake underwood]

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