Where can I find steel 16x8" 8 lug wheels for 2500HD

[Joe417]

I've been looking on line (Google) for 8" steel wheels that will replace my factory wheels. I do not want aluminum.

The sites that pop up haven't addressed the heavier truck wheels, just hot rods. I would like to find some manufacturers that give specs.

I don't want 19.5s.


Any search suggestions?

[BurbMan]

fihinmagician: After the ".jpg" at the end of the photo URL, type a space and then width=640 That will fix the image.

You don't mention what size tires you are looking to run...I went from OEM 245s to 265s to get additional weight capacity and so went to 16x8 rims also. Alloy stockers are 16x6.5, here's a set of OEM steel wheels that are also 16x6.5

I had to call tech support at the mfr to get the ratings on the wheels I wanted, you may have to do the same.

[mnick47]

I bought a set of 16 by 8 steel wheels rated at 4,000lbs from Stockton Wheel Service. They make them in house. Call and talk to them at 209-464-7771. Mine are almost 10 years old, not real shiny or pretty but solid steel and made in house. Good Luck Mike

[billtex]

trail-explorer wrote:
I found some OEM steelies on Craigslist - with new tires on them.

The wheels are from Express / Savannah vans (full size van).

Yeah...but what width?
The widest GM I could find in 16" are 16" x 7"...

[trail-explorer]

I found some OEM steelies on Craigslist - with new tires on them.

The wheels are from Express / Savannah vans (full size van).

[billtex]

Has anyone found a 16 x 7.5" or 16 x 8" hub centric wheel?

Doesn't seem that they exist!?

[billyray50]

When I was looking into wheel options 2 wheel and tire centers told me my 17 x 8.0 forged aluminum wheels were stronger and better than steel. I was looking into Mickey Thompson steel wheels I believe.

[bobndot]

correct tiki2, the Alcoa wheels are lug centric .

When i researched wheels a while back , the only hub centric wheel that i know of in the aftermarket world of wheels is the 19.5" Rickson.
OEM wheels should all be HC,where the mfg matches the wheel to the axle.

[ticki2]

Fishnmagician wrote:
Joe, I have been through the same run-a-around, and the best info I could come up with is the stock "PYO" alum wheels on the 2500HD are 16x6.5 and good for 3100lbs, the steel wheels on the 3500HD are 16x7 and good for 3500lbs.(02'-08') I'm not sure the year they went to 17" wheels, think it was in 09'. I ended up going with Alcoa 16x7 alum, rated for 3750lbs. I didn't want 19.5 wheels, way to harsh of a ride for me, and I didn't want a steel wheel, personaly don't like the look.

That pretty much sums up the GM wheel options . Very limited compared to Dodge and Ford .

You haven't specified the truck year or tire size . If you are talking 285's on a 7" rim , yes it will wear the centers more .

I believe the Alcoa's mentioned above are actually listed as trailer wheels and are not hub-centric if that matters .

Another alternative is Stockton Wheel and have some made to your specs.

[Fishnmagician]

Sorry for the big pic, I tryed to shrink it, but had no luck.

[Fishnmagician]

Joe, I have been through the same run-a-around, and the best info I could come up with is the stock "PYO" alum wheels on the 2500HD are 16x6.5 and good for 3100lbs, the steel wheels on the 3500HD are 16x7 and good for 3500lbs.(02'-08') I'm not sure the year they went to 17" wheels, think it was in 09'. I ended up going with Alcoa 16x7 alum, rated for 3750lbs. I didn't want 19.5 wheels, way to harsh of a ride for me, and I didn't want a steel wheel, personaly don't like the look.

[deltabravo]

Joe417 wrote:
The question is, will the 1/2 inch increase let the tire roll flat on the road to even out wear?? Recommended width for the tire was 7.5 to 8.5.

That depends on the width of your tire.

[deltabravo]

Stock steel wheels from a 2500 are 6.5", same as the Aluminum "PYO" (RPO code) wheels.

I just put a set on my truck.

3500 wheels might be wider, like mentioned before... I don't know for sure.

[Joe417]

Thanks all for the input. I had done several searches and had found Summit but they don't specify weight ratings. I checked out Coker and Les Schwab also no weight ratings. The vendors with weight ratings that I had found were carrying hot rod wheels that averaged about 2500# with steel. They did have some aluminum wheels at 3300# which were border line for me as my rear axle is a little more than 6600#, but I want steel.

The most promising so far is HubcapHaven with the 16x7 6.5 bolt pattern for a 3500HD. They also don't specify weight, but I would think they could handle at least as much or more that the 16x6.5 6.5 bolt pattern on the 2500HD.

The question is, will the 1/2 inch increase let the tire roll flat on the road to even out wear?? Recommended width for the tire was 7.5 to 8.5.

[bobndot]

Joe417 wrote:
I've been looking on line (Google) for 8" steel wheels that will replace my factory wheels. I do not want aluminum.

The sites that pop up haven't addressed the heavier truck wheels, just hot rods. I would like to find some manufacturers that give specs.

I don't want 19.5s.


Any search suggestions?

If you plan to haul weight like a camper and are concerned about alum cracking etc . You might want to consider OEM hub centric steel wheels instead of aftermarket lug centric wheels. Call and see if they have OEM steel in 8" hub centric.

http://www.hubcaphaven.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HC&Product_Code=6108&Category_Cod...

[69cayo]

Try Summit Racing......

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-82-680804/overview/

Dennis