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brianseay1
Explorer
Nov 17, 2017

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 there any numbers that i am missing ? or do I need to just order a 22.5x 8.25 10 lug wheel. I thought I knew what I needed until i got to researching them. Can someone point me in the right direction? any help is greatly appreciated.
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    I had to change wheels when I changed to 11x22.5" The front wheels on Quicksilver absolutely will not even begin to fit the rear except if they are single not dual use say for an emergency. Limping on one wheel instead of duals. j-d's answer works for me :)
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Nov 17, 2017
    The wheel needs to have the same OFFSET as the originals. If the part of the wheel with the pilot hole and lug holes was centered on the width of the rim, it would have Zero Offset. 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.
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    I think the front wheels will not fit on the rear and visa versa.
    Also with a tire mounted it will be extremely heavy. Not one I would want to handle.
  • brianseay1's avatar
    brianseay1
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    All I could afford wrote:
    Pilot hole is basically the big hole in the center. Test that whatever rim you buy before storing it away


    This is the wheel I am looking at. So as long as it will fit front and rear axle i should be good to go then.
  • All_I_could_aff's avatar
    All_I_could_aff
    Explorer
    Nov 17, 2017
    Pilot hole is basically the big hole in the center. Test that whatever rim you buy before storing it away

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