Help finding Alcoa cab-chassis/dually wheels

rudyb · November 21, 2014

Hey guys! My dad has a 2015 GMC 3500 cab and chassis pickup. He needs some help finding some good Alcoa style wheels. He currently has the stock 17's. He wants 18's. He doesn't want to run low profile tires. He may do a little bit of suspension lift if he has to, but nothing massive. Does anyone know where I can find something that looks like this: http://www.cars4sale.pro/detail/us/oAoYrrnTUAoncAYcTYYB/1997-Dodge-Ram-3500-Extended-Cab-Pickup-2-Door-Alcoa-22-5-Tw ?

Thanks

kstruckcountry · November 21, 2014

I don't think you'll find much in that style that's 18 inch. Most brands offer 16", 17", and then commercial sizes like 19.5" and 22.5". So if you don't mind running a commercial tire there are some options. Eagle has an Alcoa style, 058 if I remember right.

We have never run aluminum dually rims because they're high maintenance and picky about lug nut torque.

rudyb · November 21, 2014

I think he would be willing to stay at a 17, he just wanted to have some more clearance between the wheel and brake if possible. He actually already has a set of the Eagle 058 on his Dodge cab and chassis. He isn't real happy with the lip inside the wheel. It always holds water. Plus, the aluminum where the lug nuts go on is really thin. I'll take a picture when I get to the shop. Lastly, they look good in pictures, but the 8 holes are just awkward looking. The wheels with the 10 holes are much more appealing, well in my opinion.

We have never run aluminum dually rims because they're high maintenance and picky about lug nut torque.

Maybe so, but they're so pretty ;) haha. And light weight, we're always conscious of that GVW lol.

ifixedit · November 21, 2014

I sell commercial truck tires for a living. When it comes to non-stock wheels I always recommend the truck is taken directly to the seller of the wheels and have them test fitted with the tire of your choice as there are a number of variables such as getting the correct wheel off-set, the wheel may not fit over the brake assembly, there could be clearance issues, especially on the steer tires when turning and so on. Any larger / respectable tire dealer should be able to help you.

If you are having no luck and don't mind dealing long distance give these folks a call and tell them what you are after >>http://www.pioneerwheel.com/contact.php

Call the Minneapolis location, if it's out there they will be able to tell you.