Wheel advice needed.

[CThomsen]

Somehow lug nuts on rear of 97 dually came loose and I broke off 5 lug studs and ruined both steel rims on the drivers side. Having a hard time finding stock steel wheels so I started looking at aftermarket wheels. Any thoughts on the XD Rockstar dually wheels? Unfortunately tires are almost new so I need to stay with 16". Thanks for any advice.

 

[JR]

http://www.blackburnswheelfinder.com/bbcatalog. asp



Not sure if this is your style of wheel? But this could be an option if your looking to stay OEM. I've purchased 2 aluminum wheels for my former 2000 due to cracking issues from these guys and they were good quality. Not only that, but it has been my experiences that aftermarket wheels just don't hold up to the salt and humidity like OEM wheels do. Not saying that RockStar will or will not, I haven't ever owned a set of them.

 

[CThomsen]

Thanks for the link. They want $136 for a stock steel wheel. Aftermarket wheels are only $150. I was hoping to find some used locally but no luck so far.

 

[JR]

Thanks for the link. They want $136 for a stock steel wheel. Aftermarket wheels are only $150. I was hoping to find some used locally but no luck so far.

Very true but like I said the cheaper aftermarket wheels don't seem to hold up very well to the elements. Again, no experience with RockStars but $150 is probably going to be on the lower end of the chain for quality. Also, $135 x2 or $150 x 6... ... .

You may already have your mind set on aftermarket wheels which is totally up to you, just figured I would throw the option out there for you... .