Author:
Jeff Miller '77FC
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Date Posted: 06/ 22/ 02, 8:04pm
I heard that Weller Truck in Grand Rapids, MI had bought a batch of surplus parts, which included a set of new Alcoa split 20" rims, their number is 616.724.2000.
One caveat, you will need to replace your studs on all wheels and your outer nuts on the rear wheels to go from steel to the thicker aluminum rims.
You can also buy 22.5 wheels, they are easier to find and with 11R 22.5 tires you will now be tubeless and out of the old IMO unsafe split rims / lockring rims, the 11R 22.5 tires are also a higher load rating and cheaper, and the same rolling diameter as a 10.00 x 20 tire.
Also, you could go to a "low profile" 24.5" tire, the 24.5" wheels are easier to find used in aluminum.
When you look for wheels, you need 10-hole STUD PILOTED wheels, the standard for trucks and buses until the '90s, and still used on some new RVs (including Wanderlodges until '01). Tell any used parts man you need the 10-hole stud piloted wheels, 22.5 or 24.5, 7.50" wide will work with 11" tires as will 8.25" wide. 8.25" is easier to find.
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