Joe417 wrote:
I called Stockton Wheel Service. They can make a wider wheel but it would be by widening the inner edge of the rim. That wouldn't work with the 285/75r16s as it would rub when turning. He said their wheels were also Lug centric which we certainly don't want with a heavier load.
Lug or hub centric has nothing to do with the load carrying abilities of a wheel. Yes you have to be a little more diligent when tightening the lugs on a lug centric to assure centering, but it is the torque on lug nuts that allow the wheel to carry the load, not the hub. The friction between the wheel and the mounting surface is what carries the load.
I believe the manufacturer uses hub centric wheels because they expedite the installation processes. They also know the diameter of the hub on the vehicle so they can specify the hub hole diameter on the wheel. Third party wheel manufacturers have to make their wheels somewhat generic hence the lug centering.
My $0.02
Dan
