Considering adding some aftermarket Dick Cepek GM7 wheels to my otherwise stock Ram1500. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the concerns of going from the factory hub-centric wheels to an aftermarket lug-centric design on a tow vehicle due to the load on the wheel studs vs. the axle hub. Does anyone have any opinion on this or reason why I shouldn't install aftermarket lug-centric wheels considering i tow a 31' travel trailer (~8000 lbs) with this truck ?

Installing lug centric rims on a vehicle designed for hub centric can also result in a vibration, even if the tire is balanced. I've experienced this many times in my job.

What is the reasoning for going to lug centric rims?HG07JKRubi wrote:Considering adding some aftermarket Dick Cepek GM7 wheels to my otherwise stock Ram1500. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the concerns of going from the factory hub-centric wheels to an aftermarket lug-centric design on a tow vehicle due to the load on the wheel studs vs. the axle hub. Does anyone have any opinion on this or reason why I shouldn't install aftermarket lug-centric wheels considering i tow a 31' travel trailer (~8000 lbs) with this truck ?

What is the motivation to change the wheels?I would leave it stock. Plenty of other stuff to spend money on.

Atlee wrote:What is the reasoning for going to lug centric rims?HG07JKRubi wrote:Considering adding some aftermarket Dick Cepek GM7 wheels to my otherwise stock Ram1500. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the concerns of going from the factory hub-centric wheels to an aftermarket lug-centric design on a tow vehicle due to the load on the wheel studs vs. the axle hub. Does anyone have any opinion on this or reason why I shouldn't install aftermarket lug-centric wheels considering i tow a 31' travel trailer (~8000 lbs) with this truck ?Pretty much all after-market wheels are lug centric. Their center bore is larger to fit a variety of vehicles with different axle diameter. Most are also available with hub centric spacers to fit the specific application. Check with the place selling the wheels, they should have, or can point you to, the proper spacers for your needs.

smkettner wrote:What is the motivation to change the wheels?I would leave it stock. Plenty of other stuff to spend money on.Uh, they look cool? And if you want to go with wider tires, you usually need a wider than stock wheel.

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EldIr
Explorer
Jul 31, 2013
smkettner wrote:
What is the motivation to change the wheels?
I would leave it stock. Plenty of other stuff to spend money on.

Uh, they look cool? And if you want to go with wider tires, you usually need a wider than stock wheel.
EldIr
Explorer
Jul 31, 2013
Atlee wrote:
What is the reasoning for going to lug centric rims?

HG07JKRubi wrote:
Considering adding some aftermarket Dick Cepek GM7 wheels to my otherwise stock Ram1500. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the concerns of going from the factory hub-centric wheels to an aftermarket lug-centric design on a tow vehicle due to the load on the wheel studs vs. the axle hub. Does anyone have any opinion on this or reason why I shouldn't install aftermarket lug-centric wheels considering i tow a 31' travel trailer (~8000 lbs) with this truck ?

Pretty much all after-market wheels are lug centric. Their center bore is larger to fit a variety of vehicles with different axle diameter. Most are also available with hub centric spacers to fit the specific application. Check with the place selling the wheels, they should have, or can point you to, the proper spacers for your needs.
time2roll
Nomad
Jul 31, 2013
What is the motivation to change the wheels?
I would leave it stock. Plenty of other stuff to spend money on.
Atlee
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2013
What is the reasoning for going to lug centric rims?

HG07JKRubi wrote:
Considering adding some aftermarket Dick Cepek GM7 wheels to my otherwise stock Ram1500. I've been doing quite a bit of research on the concerns of going from the factory hub-centric wheels to an aftermarket lug-centric design on a tow vehicle due to the load on the wheel studs vs. the axle hub. Does anyone have any opinion on this or reason why I shouldn't install aftermarket lug-centric wheels considering i tow a 31' travel trailer (~8000 lbs) with this truck ?
amxpress
Explorer
Jul 31, 2013
Installing lug centric rims on a vehicle designed for hub centric can also result in a vibration, even if the tire is balanced.
I've experienced this many times in my job.

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