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Saw an add for Rickson Truck Wheels & Accessories in Light & Medium Truck.
Introduceing 19.5 replacement wheels for 3/4 and 1 ton p/ups. 800-587-7633 . bob....
I have a set of 5 never used, on the classifieds Ads page.
For those of you interested in 19.5" wheels. Alcoa should be comming out with a SRW version of the 19.5" that fits 8 on 6.5 bolt pattern, sometime between April-August of 04. Don't have any prices though.
Later
LA DMAX
Hi LA DMAX
That is good new on the Alcoas for the standard bolt pattern. Are they going to come out with the 10 hole classis or another style? Was considering paying the $900 to get the adaptors for my dually to use the 10 hole 19.5 Alcoa wheels. Do you know if Alcoa will be making them for the dually as well as the single rear wheel trucks?
Craig,
I'm not sure on the style, but my bet is the classics. I asked only about the SRW so I don't know about DRW's. I emailed Southwest wheel and that's what they told me, they deal alot with Alcoa and probably know the most. They are one of the Advertisers on this page. Give them an email, they'll be able to tell you. Later
LA DMAX
LA DMAX
Went to the Diesel pull in Compton last weekend. One guy had his 4 door dually Duramax equiped with 19.5 Michelins and Classic Alcoa's. Looked really nice. The 16" tires are really just to small for the big trucks. The Dodge Dually really looks silly with the 16" tires. The Duramax and Ford also look better with the 19.5's. Eliminating the need for adaptors to convert to the 19.5 tires is a nice idea.
gardnerteam
02-28-2004, 05:26
I am the proud, but BROKE, owner of a set of new Rickson Eliminator polished 19.5's for a SRW 2500HD 4X4. Still in boxes as waiting for winter's ice to go away and take off my studded tires. They look great both as to appearance and style, as well as extremely solid and well built. Took 6 months to get them, but I think they now have them in stock. Going to put 245's on them which are about 33.5 tall. Wheel rating is 4500 lbs each and tire rating is 4500 lbs. Will put them on after 3/15 and head for Mexico in April to test them.
Craig,
Was the guy with the Alcoas running 19.5" with 8lug or adapters and 10lug. If he was running 8 lug, then he has a jump on the rest of us. Thanks for the update. BTW when was the diesel pull and is it an annual event?
Gardnerteam,
Any chance you would post some pics of the setup once it's on? Thanks.
LA DMAX
Hi LA DMAX
He was using the adapters. Had the 10 hole Alcoas. The adapters cost $900 or so, an expensive item. The new 8 holes you discussed will save that cost.
The dyno day was a first time for a diesel only group (mostly Duramax's there). They may do it again, not sure at this time. The event was posted here on the Diesel Page. Look at "Events" area of the Main menue. I think many peolple did not scribe down to that menue.
When I did the 19.5" conversion, the adapters were about $850, and each 10 on 285mm bolt pattern/7.5" x 19.5" Alcoa was between $225 - $260 depending on polish (inside dual vs outside dual vs both).
At that time, the Rickson's or APP 8 bolt pattern 19.5" aluminum wheels were $450 - $500 each...
Either method - direct 8 bolt vs adapters/10 bolt - came out very close in total price, and both were spendy $$$ ....
IMHO, one of the disadvantages of using a proprietary wheel like the Rickson or APP was the availability of an emergency replacement. The 10 on 285 bolt pattern is a standard size and should be readily available at pert near any truck stop - especially important if you do not carry a spare. Likewise, one of the disadvantages of the 10 bolt conversion is the extra weight of the adapters...
Many pics of the 19.5" conversion at the links in my sig.
Modified
03-01-2004, 21:44
As far as running without a spare, you're just ask'n for Murphy's Law to burn ya.
If you don't want to spend the big bucks for a 19.5 spare or need something in a bind, and depending which tire style and size you run, some of the 225/70R19.5 are the same height as the 238/85R16's, (32").
mdrag,
I don't know if APP still exists. I think they either filed or were bought out. They did have pricy wheels, as are the Ricksons. I'm hoping the Alcoas will be around the same price you payed for yours. If not then it will be a longer wait. I hear you about not having a spare, and Modified is right about Murphy's law. I think the 235/85 16 would be a good match for the 225/70 19.5 and the 255/85 16 would be a good one for the 245/70 19.5. Not on the rears but you could switch them around to the front if need be. Thanks
LA DMAX
One other item of interest - the recommended torque specs for the 10 bolt Alcoa wheels (IIRC - 33 mm lug nuts/22 mm studs) is a "built in theft deterrent" 450-500 lb-ft :eek: Tire rotation became a not very likely to happen event for me...
If you carry a spare, add a 5 ft 3/4" drive torque wrench to your tool box... smile.gif
mdrag
steve700edgex
03-03-2004, 13:59
lug bolts wont take that much torque, 4 broken bolts and the dealer tells me its from over torque
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