Wallowed out wheels?
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pedant
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Ken, I think I need the 16x7" wheel w/ 8 on 6.5"
What I really need to do is pull one off and check the engineering number.
I know dually's used a 6" wide rim and a 205 tire, but much of Rockauto's information is questionable.
There was a boycott organized here not long ago due to shipping the wrong product and their not accepting returns on same.
With my stock 235/85 R-16e tires most calculators say even a 7" rim is too narrow.
What I really need to do is pull one off and check the engineering number.
I know dually's used a 6" wide rim and a 205 tire, but much of Rockauto's information is questionable.
There was a boycott organized here not long ago due to shipping the wrong product and their not accepting returns on same.
With my stock 235/85 R-16e tires most calculators say even a 7" rim is too narrow.
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pedant
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I went to the store and found they had sets of aftermarket lug nuts in the standard thread, but they are larger in diameter and should cure my problem. In most cases when you buy these things you start cussing when you find out your stock lug wrench that came with the car won't work, but in this case if they made them in the size to fit your truck, it will be a blessing in disguise and may cure your problem also.
I need nuts that go all the way through because the studs are so long.
Dorman has stock replacement nuts in a box of 10, #611-061
I am going to look through some chain stores websites and see what I can find.
Thanks!
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pedant
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Biggest problem I remember was somebody purchasing an air conditioner compressor they tried to return for some reason but this was problematic because the guy couldn't prove he had also replaced some other required parts at the same time (although they *did* ultimately accept it back). This is stated up front in several places during the purchasing process and I understand it is SOP in the air conditioning business.
I'm aware of a few other small problems maybe involving incorrect parts being shipped but I don't remember them not accepting them back if the cause was theirs.
To my knowledge, there was no such boycott being organized here except by perhaps Gary and one or two others (and Gary is quite vocal about the problems he had) and the information they provide is pretty helpful IMHO, I generally don't deem it questionable.
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pedant
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I remember Gary had a brass v/ aluminum heater core issue, or something.
Perhaps it was in the '87-'96 section...
I don't like the way they ship from multiple warehouses and then KILL you on shipping.
I know they are a sponsor here and do have very good prices on many items.
I have used them before but doubt I will this time.
Definitely not looking to disparage them or start something.
Perhaps it was in the '87-'96 section...
I don't like the way they ship from multiple warehouses and then KILL you on shipping.
I know they are a sponsor here and do have very good prices on many items.
I have used them before but doubt I will this time.
Definitely not looking to disparage them or start something.
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I find used rims regularly on Craigs List, often with tires. I have one loose int he shop right now. Also, you can use newer rims, the only difference I have seen is that the hub center doesn't use the formed flange, but goes straight onto the hub. Both styles are hub centric.
It sounds a lot like somehow the holes egged out and now you can't hold it tight. Only real fix is replace the rim and nuts.
For lugs, I know there are places out there that have them. I bought a set of chromed ones that run full length for the 9/16 thread on my 86. The chrome has rusted through already, but it sit out all the time and also has been run in the crud and not always washed off in a timely manner. If I remember, I got the whole set for around $50. That was for all 4 wheels. I like them for the fact that there is no exposed threads. Gorilla lug nuts is the brand I think.
It sounds a lot like somehow the holes egged out and now you can't hold it tight. Only real fix is replace the rim and nuts.
For lugs, I know there are places out there that have them. I bought a set of chromed ones that run full length for the 9/16 thread on my 86. The chrome has rusted through already, but it sit out all the time and also has been run in the crud and not always washed off in a timely manner. If I remember, I got the whole set for around $50. That was for all 4 wheels. I like them for the fact that there is no exposed threads. Gorilla lug nuts is the brand I think.
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Worn lug holes in the wheels can be a serious issue. I know stock wheels typically have a better lug seat design than many of the cheaper aftermarket steel wheels. The downside to this, it can get worn down after many cycles of loosen/tighten the nuts. The nuts can also wear, and when both get worn enough, they won't secure the wheel as well as they should, which leads to increased wear rate. If left uncorrected long enough, the wheel can eventually part ways with the truck.
When you have it apart, inspecting the lugs and holes, also check out the studs. If the wheel has been moving around a little, it could be wearing into the studs too.
When you have it apart, inspecting the lugs and holes, also check out the studs. If the wheel has been moving around a little, it could be wearing into the studs too.
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pedant
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I just bought 16 new lugs from U-haultechcenter and think I will just get the new pair of Summit wheels.
I need to confirm my wheel width and backspacing first.
I have seen some pretty questionable used wheels on Ebay today and they are as much -or more- than the ones I linked once shipping is factored in.
I need to confirm my wheel width and backspacing first.
I have seen some pretty questionable used wheels on Ebay today and they are as much -or more- than the ones I linked once shipping is factored in.
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pedant
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For lugs, I know there are places out there that have them. I bought a set of chromed ones that run full length for the 9/16 thread on my 86. The chrome has rusted through already, but it sit out all the time and also has been run in the crud and not always washed off in a timely manner. If I remember, I got the whole set for around $50. That was for all 4 wheels. I like them for the fact that there is no exposed threads. Gorilla lug nuts is the brand I think.
Besides I'm not sure my dogdishes would fit over them.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/go...ByaLGPTIfD_BwE
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You may well be right about the hub caps. I don't have any... But I didn't get them through Summit, I got them elsewhere. Found this on Amazon, $25 for 2 wheels :
Extra long at about $25 per wheel, a little more than I would want to spend, but seems the way of the day:
A different site, with actual dims you can verify by: http://www.brandsport.com/grla-76198xl.html
Extra long at about $25 per wheel, a little more than I would want to spend, but seems the way of the day:
A different site, with actual dims you can verify by: http://www.brandsport.com/grla-76198xl.html
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From: Lost
Best I find is Summit on Ebay offering 2 for $210 delivered (in black)
Wheel Vintiques 82 Series White Wheel 16"x7" 8x6 5" Set of 2 | eBay
Wheel Vintiques 82 Series White Wheel 16"x7" 8x6 5" Set of 2 | eBay
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-82-670804
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pedant
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Summit racing lists them on their main website, for the same price and free shipping.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-82-670804
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-82-670804
It's great that they offer free shipping on combined orders over $99.
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