Aftermarket wheel cracking
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Aftermarket wheel cracking
Has anyone had any aftermarket wheels crack? I had one set that had 3 wheels crack that were replaced with upgraded wheels from the same company. Now that I have had these wheels for 3 years one just cracked and it has me worried more will crack. I tow a large toyhauler with my truck but am within my weight limits and over 1800 lbs less than the wheel rating. I am trying to figure out if maybe something is whack with my truck or me. I am not hard on my truck but I do tow heavy. The thing that is wierd is this one was a front wheel. I have gone across cat scales so I know front, rear and trailer axle weight. I am at a loss and looing at going to centerline forged wheels but the are min. of 5 weeks out and 2k. I really really dont have the cash to drop 2k on wheels but I am worried. these wheels are rated at 3640 a wheel. Anyone else had issues?
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Has anyone had any aftermarket wheels crack? I had one set that had 3 wheels crack that were replaced with upgraded wheels from the same company. Now that I have had these wheels for 3 years one just cracked and it has me worried more will crack. I tow a large toyhauler with my truck but am within my weight limits and over 1800 lbs less than the wheel rating. I am trying to figure out if maybe something is whack with my truck or me. I am not hard on my truck but I do tow heavy. The thing that is wierd is this one was a front wheel. I have gone across cat scales so I know front, rear and trailer axle weight. I am at a loss and looing at going to centerline forged wheels but the are min. of 5 weeks out and 2k. I really really dont have the cash to drop 2k on wheels but I am worried. these wheels are rated at 3640 a wheel. Anyone else had issues?
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I havent had any problem with my XD Addicts. I tow about 6-8k typically about 5 times a month. Not much at all really. A friend of mine has had no problems with his Moto Metal wheels and he tows alot more often and heavier weight than me. Have you ever broke a wheel stud? I have had of that once before.
If I were you I'd get some forged wheels. Bite the bullet before an accident causes alot more than 2k in damages. How are you installing them?
If I were you I'd get some forged wheels. Bite the bullet before an accident causes alot more than 2k in damages. How are you installing them?
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I have pro comps and have had no problems with them. They have 3500LB weight rating stamped on them...
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My fuel hostages have done great, and I've had them over loaded before. If you don't tow the toyhauler to often maybe buy a set of stock rims and tires for towing, would be a cheaper option
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