22.5 Wheel size ?????
I have an 07 Coachmen Cross Country 389DS. I am wanting to purchase a new wheel to be used as a spare. I know I need a 22.5 x 8.25, I know it is 10 lug. My question is what is a "pilot wheel" ? Are th...
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j-d wrote:
The wheel needs to have the same OFFSET as the originals. Wheels on dual wheeled vehicles always have Offset. Among other things, the correct Offset allows the correct clearance between the sidewalls of the rear tires.
Yes, . . . and in some cases (usually not on truck chassis) the offset is also required because of needed clearance for the brake drum/discs and/or calipers so that they don't contact the wheels. Also, in some cases, a certain offset (and wheel width) is required so that the tires/wheels don't contact the front inner fender wells or other suspension components when turning sharply.
In short, not every wheel fits every application because it's the same size. Always do a dry fit before you buy wheels unless they are EXACTLY the same as what they replace.
Chum lee
