alu wheels

[rdbishop]

Can someone tell me what would be a good price for a22.5" alu. 10 hole wheel. I've run across a set and don't want to get shafted to bad.

Richard

[Dreamscape]

Richard, Are they new or used?

Paul

[rdbishop]

They are used Paul. Came off an 18 wheeler.

Richard

[luvrbus]

Richard, I have mine sold for 125.00 each( Accuride 22.5 x8.25w and 7250# rating ) when I change over to 9 inch wide this fall. Fwiw watch the weight rating and widith when  buying wheels new or used
good luck

[rdbishop]

Thanks Clifford,

Why are you going to 9"?

Richard

[luvrbus]

Richard, I am changing over to the Toyo's 315/80r tire size and they require a 9 inch wide wheel so I am told it does make for a expensive tire change this year but this one will be the last.

good luck

[Skykingrob]

Hi Richard
I just bought new accurides from a company in Houston. $245 for steers and $215 for drives plus shipping. That was the best I was able to find for new.
I was planning on buying 9" because I do have 315/80's but I was able to find out that they will fit and run on 8.25". I was alerted to the 9" likely rubbing on the end of the tie rods and when I checked it out, it was very close, might not have rubbed but very close. I decided to stay with 8.25. Just food for thought as YMMV.

Rob
91 Prevost LeMirage XL
Missouri

[wayne]

My Setra comes stock with 315/80's but steel wheels on my unit. I found brand new Alcoa's for $325.00 each. I'm only getting 6, I was told not to waste money on the inside drive wheels, hope that's correct.

[luvrbus]

Guys when you run 315/80 on 8.25 rims this is what I was told why the 9 inch wide are better for the 315/80r 

9 inch wide rims reduces the flexing of sidewalls

higher gross axle weight 

better ride 

And not being a tire engineer I am going with the manufactures recommendations they made the tire and clearance is not a a problem for me on the Eagle 

good luck

[wayne]

I do know that many different size tires may fit a smaller width wheel but that doesn't mean you should. If your spending the money on the tire change you should go with the correct wheel and get the full benefit. I see people do this on pick up truck tires all the time. They fit on the wheel but not like they were designed to, then they wear prematurely or oddly. 315/80's are very expensive tires to experiment with.

[Brian Diehl]

Hi Richard
I just bought new accurides from a company in Houston. $245 for steers and $215 for drives plus shipping. That was the best I was able to find for new.
I was planning on buying 9" because I do have 315/80's but I was able to find out that they will fit and run on 8.25". I was alerted to the 9" likely rubbing on the end of the tie rods and when I checked it out, it was very close, might not have rubbed but very close. I decided to stay with 8.25. Just food for thought as YMMV.

Rob
91 Prevost LeMirage XL
Missouri

What was the name of the company you bought them from?

[flynbanjo]

I just bought a pair of used Alcoa's from a company in IL. for $215.00 each plus shipping.  Shipping was $25.00 each. 

[rdbishop]

OK, I bought the wheels from this guy. He wanted $600. for 10 wheels. I offered him $400. and he took it. Now I have more questions. These wheels are thicker than the steel wheels so am I going to have to put longer studs and where do I get them? It's just the wheels only so I'm also going to need the dress-up for the center parts. Probably cost as much as the wheels...

Richard

[DaveG]

The good news is that you got a FANTASTIC deal on the wheels!

The flip side of the coin is the studs!

[luvrbus]

Richard, run steel on the inside dual then you can buy a longer inner nut, the steers and tag will need longer studs and you can order those from Chalks Truck Parts in Houston and I think they have a place in San Antiono also it is proably going to cost you over 500 bucks for studs and nuts with 3 days labor but what the hell it's only money and time  LOL