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Merlin1RV
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014

Cool Class B Sprinter Rims

Does anybody know where I can find similar chrome rims that would fit on a Sprinter Class B RV with a GVWR of 11,030 Lb?

I mean looking good is one thing but the wheels must be heavy duty, possibly in steel and can handle the weight of the RV here.

Everyone points me to Alcoa but I contacted them today and they told me they don't have such wheels. They mostly have chrome hub caps.

I'm not even sure if those cool looking 5-spoke wheels exist for heavy Sprinter RVs.

Merlin

Class B
  • topless's avatar
    topless
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2014
    Try the Tire Rack. They have a couple of brands that show up on a vehicle search. At least for the earlier models. Nothing for the latest Sprinter versions.
  • Merlin1RV's avatar
    Merlin1RV
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    Davydd wrote:
    It can be done with the four visible wheels but the inner wheels still had to be steel rims.


    Funny... I was just thinking of that. :-D

    I know there are a few good rims for the Sprinter just do a Google search with "Sprinter chrome wheels" and you will find many but they are NOT stretched Sprinters with the heavy weight of an RV box on top.

    Anyway, I'll get there.

    Dean from LTV told me that Roadtrek get their wheels in China so there is some hope here.

    Merlin
  • Merlin1RV's avatar
    Merlin1RV
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    Montana170 wrote:
    I don't know if you would be able to find low profile tires with the necessary load range.


    They won't be low profile because this makes it harder on the suspension. You need to have a fair amount of rubber between the road and the rims.

    However, there's a middle ground between 20" low profile and 15" Alcoa hub caps.

    Merlin
  • Merlin1RV's avatar
    Merlin1RV
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    Davydd wrote:
    Rather than using Photoshop and not being totally forth with, you could have just gone to Google Images and input "mercedes benz Sprinter aluminum wheels" and come up with all kinds of examples including 5 and 6 spoke wheels.


    What do you think I have been doing for the past WEEKS.

    Contacted Alcoa, RV manufacturers, rims dealers. It's not easy to find.

    First they should be in steel for the RV weight, then they must be dually wheels because of the Sprinter chassis for RVs and then they must look good.

    Most custom rims dealers won't have a combination of those.

    Merlin
  • Davydd's avatar
    Davydd
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2014
    avanti wrote:
    There are a lot of options for the 2500. But, the dually wheels on the 3500 are another matter. I know of no option available in the US except (a) factory steel wheels, (b) the Alcoas, and (c) simulators.

    If you find another option for the 3500, a lot of people will be interested.


    I entertained the idea briefly. It can be done with the four visible wheels but the inner wheels still had to be steel rims. The technical details were explained to me and I have since forgot them as I immediately dismissed the idea on learning that.
  • Montana170's avatar
    Montana170
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2014
    I don't know if you would be able to find low profile tires with the necessary load range.
  • avanti's avatar
    avanti
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2014
    There are a lot of options for the 2500. But, the dually wheels on the 3500 are another matter. I know of no option available in the US except (a) factory steel wheels, (b) the Alcoas, and (c) simulators.

    If you find another option for the 3500, a lot of people will be interested.

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