2500 hd wheels

[8.1dually]

does any body know what the weight rating is on the aluminum hd wheels i have a set was thinking about putting them on a gooseneck trailer 14000 gvw

[mmmikkke]

This information is hard to come by. But considering that the 16x6.5 aluminum 8-lug wheels are not available on the SRW 3500, their load capacity must be less than half of the rear axle rating on the SRW 3500--less than half of 7,500 pounds.

 

Probably more like 3200 pounds.

 

Possibly as low as 3046 pounds.

 

It's sick that GM makes us guess.

[Bart2500HD]

I would think the load rating on the tires would be more of a limiting factor, not the rating of the wheels.

[Jacqson]

does any body know what the weight rating is on the aluminum hd wheels i have a set was thinking about putting them on a gooseneck trailer 14000 gvw 

 

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The wheel weight rating on those wheels is around 2400 lbs per wheel. If in doubt look on the inside of the wheel and there may be a weight rating stamped onto the inside surface. These wheels are made by Alcoa for GM and they are not forged, they are cast.

[TLS]

It's definately more than 2400lbs per wheel. And the weight rating is NOT stamped into the wheel.....not even on the inside.

 

They are no longer stamped ALCOA, instead, they are stamped HUNGARY. ALCOA has a large plant in Hungary.

 

The 3500 SRW required the use of 265 tires, which require the use of 16x7 wheels. The 16x6.5 PY0's are likely NOT the limiting factor.

[Jacqson]

It's definately more than 2400lbs per wheel.  And the weight rating is NOT stamped into the wheel.....not even on the inside.

 

They are no longer stamped ALCOA, instead, they are stamped HUNGARY.  ALCOA has a large plant in Hungary.

 

The 3500 SRW required the use of 265 tires, which require the use of 16x7 wheels.  The 16x6.5 PY0's are likely NOT the limiting factor.

 

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First off, I said, Look on the inside of the wheel and there" MAY" be a weight rating stamped onto the inside surface. Secondly, I said the wheels were made by Alcoa, I didn't say they were stamped Alcoa on the inside and if they are made in Alcoa's plant in Hungary, THEY ARE STILL MADE BY ALCOA. Thirdly, Those wheels are not made for the 3500SRW because they do not meet the required weight rating for the GVW(9900#). Whether the 3500's have a 265 instead of a 245 makes no difference as 16x6.5 can handle a 265 with absolutely no problem. I have spoken to the people at Alcoa and I was told those wheels are not rated much more than 2400lbs per wheel. And that is probably the reason they are not offered on the 3500 SRW. If you are going to critcize my post at least read what is written before you respond.

[TLS]

First off, I said, Look on the inside of the wheel and there" MAY" be a weight rating stamped onto the inside surface. Secondly, I said the wheels were made by Alcoa, I didn't say they were stamped Alcoa on the inside and if they are made in Alcoa's plant in Hungary, THEY ARE STILL MADE BY ALCOA.  Thirdly, Those wheels are not made for the 3500SRW because they do not meet the required weight rating for the GVW(9900#). Whether the 3500's have a 265 instead of a 245 makes no difference as  16x6.5 can handle a 265 with absolutely no problem. I have spoken to the people at Alcoa and I was told those wheels are not rated much more than 2400lbs per wheel. And that is probably the reason they are not offered on the 3500 SRW. If you are going to critcize my post at least read what is written before you respond.

 

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Settle down there Chester...

 

Yes, I may have misinterpreted your post.

 

However.....the main issue is the weight rating of the PY0 wheels.

 

They can NOT be rated at only 2400lbs.

 

They MUST be rated to at least 3042lbs per wheel (6084lbs is the RAWR in the 2500HD's) which is oddly enough the exact rating of the 245 E rated tire.

 

And....no, a 265 tire requires a 16x7 wheel to meet is 3415lb rating.

[Jacqson]

 

 

First off, I said, Look on the inside of the wheel and there" MAY" be a weight rating stamped onto the inside surface. Secondly, I said the wheels were made by Alcoa, I didn't say they were stamped Alcoa on the inside and if they are made in Alcoa's plant in Hungary, THEY ARE STILL MADE BY ALCOA.  Thirdly, Those wheels are not made for the 3500SRW because they do not meet the required weight rating for the GVW(9900#). Whether the 3500's have a 265 instead of a 245 makes no difference as  16x6.5 can handle a 265 with absolutely no problem. I have spoken to the people at Alcoa and I was told those wheels are not rated much more than 2400lbs per wheel. And that is probably the reason they are not offered on the 3500 SRW. If you are going to critcize my post at least read what is written before you respond.

 

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Settle down there Chester...

 

Yes, I may have misinterpreted your post.

 

However.....the main issue is the weight rating of the PY0 wheels.

 

They can NOT be rated at only 2400lbs.

 

They MUST be rated to at least 3042lbs per wheel (6084lbs is the RAWR in the 2500HD's) which is oddly enough the exact rating of the 245 E rated tire.

 

And....no, a 265 tire requires a 16x7 wheel to meet is 3415lb rating.

 

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Well, you call Alcoa and see what they tell you. I'm not going to argue with you about it.

[TLS]

Well, you call Alcoa and see what they tell you. I'm not going to argue with you about it.

 

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Well, I can guarantee they're not going to tell you they're rated any LESS than 3042 thats for sure!

 

 

And to the original poster....

 

Tandem axle or tri-axle gooseneck?

[8.1dually]

its a tandem 2 7000 lbs axles with 235 85r 16 tires thanks

[TLS]

its a tandem 2 7000 lbs axles with 235 85r 16 tires thanks

 

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Well, your over your tires capacity anyway as 235/85-16's are only rated at 3042lbs.

 

So, I'm assuming your GVWR on that trailer is really 12K lbs and not 14K lbs? I'm not sure of the legalities of manufacturing a trailer and under speccing the tires weight capacity.

 

If you rarely go over 12K lbs, I would say that your fine with your current tires and the PY0 rims.

 

If you consistantly go over 12K, and your trailer is registered/rated at 14K you need to look for tires capable of 3500+lb loads.

 

I'd call the trailer manufacturer and ask them.

[8.1dually]

we have three trailers 2 goosenecks and one bumper pull which we bought new all the tires are rated at 3042 two goosenecks we bought used which we haul antique pulling tractors on when we weighed the trailers the axle weights were around 12500 or so but we have hauled more weight on them the oldest trailer we had a blow out on it the tires were crackedsowe bought new tires for that trailer and they are all rated at 14000lbs on the serial number tags thanks

[TLS]

I keep forgetting that a gooseneck trailer puts a portion of its gross weight on the tow vehicle.

 

So....if your tires are 3042, then yes the PY0 GM wheels will be suited just fine for your application.