Anyone Have Alloy Wheels On Their Class B+ or C Rig?
Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone here has now or had earlier, experience with alloy wheels on their motor home. I also wonder if there is a choice of alloy wheels. I did a little research and found just one choice for the E350/E450.
Alcoa brand
- 2 wheels polished on the inside
- 2 wheels polished on the outside
- 2 hub covers for the front
- 2 hub covers for the rear
- 32 lug nut covers
$1,099 for the package HERE with free shipping.
You re-use the two inner DRW steel rims. Doing so eliminates the option to rotate tires of which I never rotate tires anyway. I was told the extra thickness of the alloy still works with the current length of lug-nut-studs. Also the OEM lug nuts can be used on the alloys.
I figured it would be a good time to make the switch to alloy when I replace my 6 tires. I could sell 4 of my 6 old tires with wheels and also my stainless wheel covers locally on Craigslist. My old stuff looks near brand new, wondering if I could recover around $400. There are lots of local landscapers driving around on bald DRWs, making me think the 4 wheels with tires will sell easily. One question in selling is...are DRW E-Series wheels & tires the same used on DRW F-Series pickup trucks?
I wonder if there are any issues going with alloy wheels on a motor home. I don't ever drive in winter salt so I am not worried about salt damage. Some high end motor homes have alloy wheels. I thought they would look pretty nice on my Phoenix Cruiser with the full body paint job. The final cost of $700 (after C.L. sales) might be worth it.
I welcome your thoughts and experience.
Ron
I was wondering if anyone here has now or had earlier, experience with alloy wheels on their motor home. I also wonder if there is a choice of alloy wheels. I did a little research and found just one choice for the E350/E450.
Alcoa brand
- 2 wheels polished on the inside
- 2 wheels polished on the outside
- 2 hub covers for the front
- 2 hub covers for the rear
- 32 lug nut covers
$1,099 for the package HERE with free shipping.
You re-use the two inner DRW steel rims. Doing so eliminates the option to rotate tires of which I never rotate tires anyway. I was told the extra thickness of the alloy still works with the current length of lug-nut-studs. Also the OEM lug nuts can be used on the alloys.
I figured it would be a good time to make the switch to alloy when I replace my 6 tires. I could sell 4 of my 6 old tires with wheels and also my stainless wheel covers locally on Craigslist. My old stuff looks near brand new, wondering if I could recover around $400. There are lots of local landscapers driving around on bald DRWs, making me think the 4 wheels with tires will sell easily. One question in selling is...are DRW E-Series wheels & tires the same used on DRW F-Series pickup trucks?
I wonder if there are any issues going with alloy wheels on a motor home. I don't ever drive in winter salt so I am not worried about salt damage. Some high end motor homes have alloy wheels. I thought they would look pretty nice on my Phoenix Cruiser with the full body paint job. The final cost of $700 (after C.L. sales) might be worth it.
I welcome your thoughts and experience.
Ron
