Strong but low cost rims?
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Strong but low cost rims?
Aside from finding a used set of rims and tires, I'm looking to see what is out there for a low cost rim for my 2018 1500 Silverado that I ordered. I like to run a winter rim and tire, just because of the salt here in Ohio.
However, I need something strong. In the winter, I can often put a 2,000lb pallet of wood pellets in the bed. I don't want to have to worry about an aftermarket wheel not handling that weight and shock.
Any suggestions? I ask because I haven't had much luck finding OEM wheels around my area.
However, I need something strong. In the winter, I can often put a 2,000lb pallet of wood pellets in the bed. I don't want to have to worry about an aftermarket wheel not handling that weight and shock.
Any suggestions? I ask because I haven't had much luck finding OEM wheels around my area.
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tire rack usually has some good stuff.
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There is a set of Midnight Edition rims and tires, with lug nuts and TPMS with 25k miles on them for $950 near me. Not a scratch on them - everything looks new. Off a 2016 Silverado.
Not sure how that price is for a set?
Not sure how that price is for a set?
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I don't think the rims are terrible. They would be my winter set, so nothing fancy - the salt will get to them eventually. There is a set of regular 18" aluminum with tires listed for $600. Waiting to hear if they are new tires, if lug nuts and TPMS are included, etc.
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The junk yards don't really seem to have much - or if they do, they don't have a full set of 4.
Craigslist has dried up. There are a few places near Detroit selling brand new take off wheels, tires, lugs, TPMS etc. but a little to rich for my blood - AND it's in Detroit....
I guess I should probably start pricing rims and then buy the sensors and tires separate. Again - these are winter rims and tires so the salt will chew these up. The catch is I need them to be very strong. I load up 1 ton of pellets in the truck at a time in the winter....the 1/2 truck isn't too happy but does okay. No more than a 20 minute drive at less than 50mph. I just don't want a cheap rim giving out. Not overly concerned with looks either.
Craigslist has dried up. There are a few places near Detroit selling brand new take off wheels, tires, lugs, TPMS etc. but a little to rich for my blood - AND it's in Detroit....
I guess I should probably start pricing rims and then buy the sensors and tires separate. Again - these are winter rims and tires so the salt will chew these up. The catch is I need them to be very strong. I load up 1 ton of pellets in the truck at a time in the winter....the 1/2 truck isn't too happy but does okay. No more than a 20 minute drive at less than 50mph. I just don't want a cheap rim giving out. Not overly concerned with looks either.
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I have not but when some of the suggestions are aftermarket rims, I'd rather do a little homework and make sure they aren't a piece of junk before spending some coin.