Wheels, Wheels & Wheels

[WWalters]

My truck has the factory 16X7. 5 steel wheels, with the plastic ( chrome) trim rings. I want to do a wheel upgrade without spending a fortune. That means less than $200 per wheel. I've used American Racing in the past on half tons but most of their wheels seem to be cast aluminum. I'm looking for forged aluminum in 16X8. My tire upgrade, when the factory Michelins wear out, will be to 265X16's. I checked the Weld catalog and didn't see any 16X8's for the Dodge 2500, besides their cheapest forged wheel was $235+ unless I misread the print. My truck is 2wd so offroad use is not a consideration. Does anyone have any suggestions. I checked the Dodge dealer and DC wants $300-$400 per wheel for the forged SLT wheels.

 

[MoparDave]

you can try this link



http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp



I get all my tires from them but never had a need for Rims. The tire prices are always good.

 

[RJOL]

Wheels

Bill,



If you keep checking on eBay, you will eventually find a set of 2500 SLT alloy wheels that someone is selling after upgrading to bigger tires, or whatever... There not new, but it will save you a bundle.



Right now there is a used set for sale... Look under the following link:



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=595143413&r=0&t=0

 

[Bigramguy]

Stay away from cast,as they are probably not strong enough under the weight of the cummins. I have the forged Alcoa's,and they were quite cheap. Nice finish,easy to keep clean,and great customer service. I believe the MT line of forged rims are also made by Alcoa. Make sure any wheel you get has a good load rating for the weight of your truck.

 

[groundpounder]

Ebay is always a good place to check with. I have bought several sets of wheels and tires there and have not had any problems.

 

[WOWZY]

WWalters, Eagle alloy may be right up your alley even if they're cast. I had a set of the 589's 16. 5x9. 75 and they had a 3700lb rating. 4wheel parts warehouse has the16x8 for $119. 95



Here's a link:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2.asp?imseqn=105&occlass=AMER&cat=WHE

 

[MGire]

Check out www.centerlinewheels.com I just ordered a set of Comet III 16x8 Extreme Duty wheels. Approx. $200. 00 a wheel.

 

[OILBRNR]

16x8 M/T Alcoa Challengers are $169 ea. Can't be beat for the price.



Weld is way to proud of their rims! Had a friend who's Weld 2 piece started to sound like a bowl of Rice Crispies after a couple of weeks under the mighty Cummins. Second set did the same thing.

 

[LBTRS]

I have a set

I have a set of stock wheels from a 2002 2500 SLT that I'm getting ready to replace with a set of Alcoa's. If anyone is interested in them email me.



Stock 2002 Dodge 2500 SLT Wheels

 

[Deezal Man]

I bought a set of used Alcoa Classics. Luv em. Would buy em again in a heart beat. Its comforting driving on a wheel carrying that kind of weight rating.



Only thing I "sorta" dislike is that you should polish em when you rotate tires. Clearcoating would eliminate this, but then again..... clearcoated wheels don't maintain a nice finish forever either. The finish can get downright ugly.



Without it, a little polish should keep em good as new for just about ever.

 

[JEmmons]

I put on a set of Centerline Comet III's. They look just like the Weld Typhoon. Paid $150 each. Looks good too. 16x8.

 

[Stroke This 24V]

Mickey Thompson Classic II are a great wheel that is forged for 122-139 ea from my shopping around. they have a high weight rating something like 3800lbs for the 16. 5x9. 75 that I have.

 

[Mopar-muscle]

there are presently 2 sets of the stock 2000 up wheels on ebay . ray's is one and there is another set that the auction ends tomorrow , the reserve on the set that ends tomorrow is 450. 00 .



no they raen't mine , i need one myself .

 

[Cooker]

SBurton,



The MT Calssic II's are not a forged wheel, they are cast. I'm sure they are still a very high quality wheel.



http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels/classic.html



-Ryan

 

[JBlock]

Re: I have a set

Hi



I am looking for a spare set wheels for stud snow tires



What the price and how far are you from Portland Or. Do you get over my way.



Email me at both



-- email address removed -- and



blockja@aramco.com. sa



Thanks Joe

 

[GFoley]

Wheels

I have to second WOWZYs comment. 4 Wheel Parts and Eagle Alloys. I bought a whole package, best deal I could find. Purchase price, mount, ballance, center caps, lugs, valves and shipping was all included. I couldn't pass on the offer.



Lets see if I can add the picture:



too large, I'll try agfain after I cut it down