2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Wheels

[CBlack]

I've found a really good deal on some used American Eagle Classic Round Hole wheels.

Anyone have these? Like them? Dislike?

 

[Road Dog]

Most aftermarket wheels are rated for 2,200 pounds -- too little for a truck. Check the actual rating (it should be stamped on the wheel somewhere). before buying.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

Generally the 8-lug wheels I've seen are at least 3000 lbs rating. Main thing to check is the backspace/offset, most aftermarket wheels stick out a ways. . . the majority wouldn't go on a 2wd too well but OK for 4x4s. OEM specs for 1999 and older Ram trucks are about +30mm offset or about 5. 75" backspace on 8" wide rim. 2000-2011 trucks it's +45mm 6. 25" backspace.

 

[JJPage]

I have 18 x 9. 5 w/5. 5" backspacing, American Eagles with the round holes, and also the fake beadlock, didn't want the fake beadlock but couldn't find any without, they are shown in their catalog but not available.



Very nice wheel, balance great, but are difficult to keep clean. I run them in the winter, thus the problem with the de-icer... every spring, off they come for a good polishing. About an hour a wheel with some good aluminum polish and a drill with a powerball, look like new.



I would buy them again. I originally purchased them from Wheelsforless.com, and they were drop shipped to me out of Kennebelle(sp), TX. They came with lugs, center caps and valve stems. No tax and free shipping at Christmas time, can't remember the exact cost, but under a $1000. 00.

 

[DSeamans]

Last fall I had to replace mine as 3 of 4 were cracked on the inside bead. I ended up going to Discount tire and got MB Razors for $75 ea, Brand new with a lifetime warranty. They have the round hole that are blacked out and a black fake beadlock. Everybody that sees them loves them and you can't beat the price!



Dave

 

[HHhuntitall]

As a dealer, I sell American Eagle Wheels. Most of what I sell are 8 hole. I personally have several sets on my trucks, and when using the 16x7 on your 2nd gen, the backspacing is almost identical to factory wheels, keeping the tire under your truck. I've broken one Eagle wheel in over 15 years, and bent two. The broken one was overloaded severly, and off road when it broke, pulling a livestock trailer full of horses. And it only cracked at that, and let the tire leak down. They are certainly tougher than the factory aluminum wheels that come from Dodge, and are all manufactured in the USA. If you'd like to look at their full lineup, and check out the specs, I'd suggest their website... . Eagle Alloy Wheels



I presume the wheel you are looking at is the 058 or 186. The weight carrying capacity of these wheels in 16x7, 8x6. 5 pattern is 3040 lbs... . 6080 lbs... . more than the axle capacity of your single wheel truck, matching carrying capacity of most factory sized tires. I have a set on my '96, and love them. That set was on my first '96, and I wrecked it. The front, right wheel was bent where it was shoved back into the front cab mount. It was replaced, but the other three have been running since '98, wreck and all, and I've had no problems. I also pull a lot of trailers with this truck, have a J&I steel skirted bed on it, airbags, and 285/75R16 tires on it. They are excellent wheels.



God bless,

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

As a dealer, I sell American Eagle Wheels. Most of what I sell are 8 hole. I personally have several sets on my trucks, and when using the 16x7 on your 2nd gen, the backspacing is almost identical to factory wheels, keeping the tire under your truck. I've broken one Eagle wheel in over 15 years, and bent two. The broken one was overloaded severly, and off road when it broke, pulling a livestock trailer full of horses. And it only cracked at that, and let the tire leak down. They are certainly tougher than the factory aluminum wheels that come from Dodge, and are all manufactured in the USA. If you'd like to look at their full lineup, and check out the specs, I'd suggest their website... . Eagle Alloy Wheels



I presume the wheel you are looking at is the 058 or 186. The weight carrying capacity of these wheels in 16x7, 8x6. 5 pattern is 3040 lbs... . 6080 lbs... . more than the axle capacity of your single wheel truck, matching carrying capacity of most factory sized tires. I have a set on my '96, and love them. That set was on my first '96, and I wrecked it. The front, right wheel was bent where it was shoved back into the front cab mount. It was replaced, but the other three have been running since '98, wreck and all, and I've had no problems. I also pull a lot of trailers with this truck, have a J&I steel skirted bed on it, airbags, and 285/75R16 tires on it. They are excellent wheels.



God bless,

Hi HHhuntitall, I think the Series 069 looks nice, what do you think of wheel PN 0692-2998 which is 20x9" and 20mm offset? Think it would fit up on a 2wd OK? Would this be an expensive wheel?

 

[HHhuntitall]

Vaughn, I think you would be happy with the wheel, but you'll have to run a lower profile tire, around a 31" height max, to avoid rub at full turn lock. Personally, I'm not a fan of the black look, but to each his own, right? I think you may have a problem finding tires in 8 or 10 ply in 20" size. Probably something like a 285/55R20, 32" tall, would serve you fairly well. If you could find something a little shorter, it would help minimize chances of tire rub at incident angle.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I would do 305/50/20s since they have a good weight rating (close to OEM) and someone here in town has those on his '96 2wd. . . looks real good. His don't rub unless he has it at full lock and hits a pretty good bump, then it touches.

 

[CBlack]

As a dealer, I sell American Eagle Wheels. Most of what I sell are 8 hole. I personally have several sets on my trucks, and when using the 16x7 on your 2nd gen, the backspacing is almost identical to factory wheels, keeping the tire under your truck. I've broken one Eagle wheel in over 15 years, and bent two. The broken one was overloaded severly, and off road when it broke, pulling a livestock trailer full of horses. And it only cracked at that, and let the tire leak down. They are certainly tougher than the factory aluminum wheels that come from Dodge, and are all manufactured in the USA. If you'd like to look at their full lineup, and check out the specs, I'd suggest their website... . Eagle Alloy Wheels



I presume the wheel you are looking at is the 058 or 186. The weight carrying capacity of these wheels in 16x7, 8x6. 5 pattern is 3040 lbs... . 6080 lbs... . more than the axle capacity of your single wheel truck, matching carrying capacity of most factory sized tires. I have a set on my '96, and love them. That set was on my first '96, and I wrecked it. The front, right wheel was bent where it was shoved back into the front cab mount. It was replaced, but the other three have been running since '98, wreck and all, and I've had no problems. I also pull a lot of trailers with this truck, have a J&I steel skirted bed on it, airbags, and 285/75R16 tires on it. They are excellent wheels.



God bless,

Been a while since I checked in on this one...



Do you have any pictures of your truck or other duallys with the 058s? Those are the ones I'm interested in.



The wheels I found, the guy ended up selling them before I could even ask a question... $200!! for all 6!

 

[HHhuntitall]

My '03 Dually with 058s and 315s. Yes, there is a spacer in the rear... .

 

[CBlack]

Thanks!

What's with the black center cap on the front? It looks a bit different from the one on their website.

 

[SHobbs]

I have been looking at either the series 58 or 115 for my truck. Just can't make up my mind.

 

[fest3er]

Thanks!



What's with the black center cap on the front? It looks a bit different from the one on their website.

Might be a manual hub... .

 

[CBlack]

Might be a manual hub... .

That was my first thought, but I haven't seen any on a Ram in person so wasn't sure.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I know It's too late.....and this is not helpful

But I was able to score one of the last runs of the Alcoa Mickey Thompson Challenger. 1 piece wheel. Drop Forged. You can beat them for looks-- but not for strength. Very lucky.

 

[HHhuntitall]

Might be a manual hub... .

Dynatrac hub conversion kit. Love the kit, hate the price...



It really hasn't noticeably helped fuel mileage, but it seems to not be as bad about hunting on rough roads. Pulled my Peterbilt out of the field a few weeks ago weighing around 100,000lbs. The real test was when the front tires got on pavement. White-smoked two 315s for several seconds... . That's an awesome truck. #6 piston exploded last year so now it's bored . 020 over with a Piers cam and new injector nozzles. Runs almost as good straight as it did with a TST powermax set on 4!!