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Old 02-02-2025, 06:05 PM   #1
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Swap steel wheels for aluminum wheels

Hi, I have a 2003 newmar kountry star with a freightliner xc chassis. I want to change my steel wheels and wheel liners to aluminum wheels. How do I find what I need buy. My wheels are 22.5 X 8.25. 10 lug. I don't know my bolt diameter and diameter of center.
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When I swapped from steel wheels to aluminum wheels on my 01 XC chassis, I had to install longer studs as the aluminum wheels are thicker than the steel wheels.

I believe you have something called “hub piloted “ wheels. There are several options as to what style of cut outs. Small circles, large circles or “Freightliner” wheels are available. Go to your local truck tire dealership and they can show you examples of what wheels are available.

I bought my aluminum wheels used from a fellow that polished them then shipped them to me
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Give these guys a try

https://buytruckwheels.com/collectio...num-wheel-sets
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Yes you will need to change your wheel studs... that gets expensive.
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