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01-13-2025, 09:21 PM
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Any thoughts on these polished aluminum rims
I am considering a set of 4 rims. The inside dual can stay with the stock
rim. I desperately want to lose the simulater hub caps.
https://buytruckwheels.com/products/...-wheel-package
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01-13-2025, 09:41 PM
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This does not answer your direct question because I bought Alcoa wheels with the optional Dura-Bright finish, not the Northstar wheels, but.....
For our 2007 Ford E350 chassis motorhome, I bought THESE ALCOA WHEELS from the same vendor in March of 2021 for a price of $1499.00. Be mindful that there different kits for different model years in the drop-down menu.
I also bought their dual valve stem & stabilizer kit for an additional $120.
I am very happy with the decision. You can read more about my experience by CLICKING HERE and read through the entire thread start to finish.
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01-13-2025, 11:00 PM
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Nice Rims! Price isn’t bad either. I went a different route to get rid of those useless simulators. Center caps from Pacific Dualies. $200 for a set of 4. Used these on two motorhomes so far.
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01-14-2025, 08:22 AM
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Looks nice. This what I want to do. Did you paint the wheels or buy new ones? I would like to paint, but unsure what type/brand of paint to use. Also considering black wheels.
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01-14-2025, 09:07 AM
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I have seen a few dressed up original steel wheels with those fancy center caps, but also had the wheels power-coated a medium/dark metallic gray, and added chrome rings. They looked very sharp & sporty. I considered doing that, but elected to just pay the money and get it done the way I really wanted with the 4 Alcoa alloy wheels.
One point in keeping all wheels steel, is that you can mount any wheel/tire in any position, as long as the valve stem extensions are interchangable. With polished alloy wheels, they are pretty much locked into their dedicated position. This is critical for people who believe in rotating their motorhome tires. I don't so I am very happy with my 4 Alcoa alloys with Ultra-Bright finish as shown.
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01-14-2025, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron Dittmer
I have seen a few dressed up original steel wheels with those fancy center caps, but also had the wheels power-coated a medium/dark metallic gray, and added chrome rings. They looked very sharp & sporty. I considered doing that, but elected to just pay the money and get it done the way I really wanted with the 4 Alcoa alloy wheels.
One point in keeping all wheels steel, is that you can mount any wheel/tire in any position. With polished alloy wheels, they are pretty much locked into their dedicated position. This is critical for people who believe in rotating their motorhome tires. I don't so I am very happy with my 4 alloys.
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Like Ron, I don’t rotate my tires…….other than rotating them every time we drive out the driveway on our next trip.
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD carried by a 2017 Ford E450
Bye 2010 Georgetown 330TS after 10 terrific years, as we downsize for the next phase.
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01-20-2025, 12:48 PM
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To be honest, I'd pay the extra $350 and buy the Alcoa wheel set. Known quality and added resale value.
Ford E350/E450 Dual Van 1992- Present
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01-20-2025, 02:43 PM
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Duplicolor white and clear properly done is hard to tell the difference from powdercoat.
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01-21-2025, 11:04 AM
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The advantages of alloy wheels are that they will run truer than steel wheels, and usually balance with less weight, and they weigh less. On a wheel this size, a LOT less. This makes them easier to handle, but more importantly, lower unsprung weight means less wheel hop and bounce when hitting bumps and potholes.
My Dodge/RAM 2500 came with steel rims. It is a Tradesman model and that is what the factory installs. I set about locating a set of factory alloy wheels and found a low mileage (40K) in near perfect condition, off of a 2009 3500 SRW Dodge/RAM. Its a third generation like my '03 so the offset was correct. Same wheels as would have been used on a more deluxe model of my truck.
The alloy wheels weighed an astounding 17 lbs LESS than the steel rims, thats EACH rim weighed 17 lbs less! looked nicer too.
Charles
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01-21-2025, 11:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlesinGA
The advantages of alloy wheels are that they will run truer than steel wheels, and usually balance with less weight, and they weigh less. On a wheel this size, a LOT less. This makes them easier to handle, but more importantly, lower unsprung weight means less wheel hop and bounce when hitting bumps and potholes.
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That is VERY true, but to be honest, I can't say I notice a monumental improvement in handling and ride between my Alcoa and original steel wheels.
Using a bathroom scale, I individually weighed my 2 original reused steel wheels with new tires, and also my 4 new Alcoa wheels with new tires. The difference in weight when considering the original wheel simulators that I used prior, was an approximate 20 pounds difference per wheel. I noticed man-handling the alloys was easier.
One benefit that I appreciate with the alloy, is the greatly increased heat dissipation when working the brakes hard. Heat transfers much more quickly to alloy than steel, and it's much larger mass offers a lot more heat absorption and faster heat dissipation.
But I most appreciate the improved appearance. Nothing dresses-up a nice looking vehicle more than a quality set of alloy wheels.
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01-21-2025, 11:56 AM
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I went with the aocoa dura brite wheels 2 front and 2 rear.
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01-21-2025, 09:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charles L
I went with the aocoa dura brite wheels 2 front and 2 rear.
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Good decision. Alcoa has a reputation of being the best, and the Durabright finish has been working well for me.
Be sure to leave the tiny Alcoa stickers on the wheels.
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01-22-2025, 12:18 PM
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Is the any reason other than appearance, that people are replacing their S.S. Wheel Simulators with Aluminum Wheels ?
My Simulators still look like new and have never given me any problems .
I know the argument about unsprung weight . I just don't see the return on investment.
Just curious .
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01-22-2025, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Gail
I just don't see the return on investment.
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That is the argument.
I bought Aloca wheels primarily to make my nice looking PC, look even nicer. All other benefits were secondary to me. I intentionally waited until I was buying new tires, to keep the over-all investment lower. I recovered $500 when selling the 4 steel wheels with the old tires for $400, and the 4 simulators with flex-valve extensions for $100. So my 4-wheel upgrade cost me $1000 instead of $1500.
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