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Old 08-22-2014, 06:13 PM
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Rims anyone know? Can't find them!

Does anyone know what type of rims on this green and BLK truck?
Thanks in advance, Joel from FL
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Those look like some old Eagle alloys IIRC.
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Those are Alcoa LTS Forged wheels. 16 x 7 LTS 5-spoke
8 on 6.5"
P/N 167031



There was a recall in late 2000 that stated they were sold from 1994 until September 2000.

http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/nor..._recalls_3.asp

edit, You may be right O. Foster, but Alcoa LTS gets my vote. LTS often spelled LT$ lol

You might have a good bet to buy some used, I see them a lot on fancy enclosed trailers, and on some Ford E350 Accessibility vans.

Also, Since I do certainly recall the LTS 8 lug 5 spoke available new in the aftermarket as recently as a few years ago, I believe that the remaining commercial stock at distributors was sold until they were all gone.
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Wow! Thx for the quick response!
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Originally Posted by PapeCAT
Those are Alcoa LTS Forged wheels. 16 x 7 LTS 5-spoke
8 on 6.5"
P/N 167031



There was a recall in late 2000 that stated they were sold from 1994 until September 2000.

http://www.alcoa.com/alcoawheels/nor..._recalls_3.asp

edit, You may be right O. Foster, but Alcoa LTS gets my vote. LTS often spelled LT$ lol

You might have a good bet to buy some used, I see them a lot on fancy enclosed trailers, and on some Ford E350 Accessibility vans.

Also, Since I do certainly recall the LTS 8 lug 5 spoke available new in the aftermarket as recently as a few years ago, I believe that the remaining commercial stock at distributors was sold until they were all gone.

Got all excited that I was getting free wheels for my power wagon, mine look a little different then the ones in the recall. Can't find a part number either just always assumed they were Alcoa's

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Old 08-23-2014, 12:08 AM
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I'm sure you could still take those free ones in to an Alcoa distributor with a printout of the recall, and get a set of brand new shiny alcoa classics. Not a bad deal nonetheless.
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Rims 1992 d250 LB

Thanks again! What a great forum for a noobie. I read other OEM fit 8 on 6.5 but some stated conflicting info. If I use any year Dogde rims will work on my 92? I know others stated Ford yuck and chevy yuck will fit too?
Thanks in advance, Joel from FL
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for bolt on stock wheels (no adapters) Dodge 93 and earlier.
ford 97? and earlier.
Chevrolet has a smaller center hole and won't just bolt on.
Lots of guys run ford wheels because they are an inch wider.
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I have bolted on '94-'97 2nd gen Dodge Chrome SLT rims on MANY a 1st gen.
They are only 16 x 6.5 rims, so wide tires like 285 to 315 /75/R16 start wearing in the middle to much for me.
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I would love to have a set of the old American bean slot wheels for mine. Something that screams 1970s.
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The 2nd gen dodge truck steelies have about 5/8" too much backspace, for a more narrow track, that is visually noticeable. I've run them with the 265/75R16 and had to pull over during a strong sidewind with a cabover camper due to instability.

Also, Ford Econoline E350/E250 VANS are an excellent source of the ford/accuride Ford/Alcoa wheels as they didn't go to 170MM bolt space like the super duty pickups did in 1998.

McNittle> like these?

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Much props again to fellow 1st gen genners Thanks again for ur help! Joel
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Originally Posted by PapeCAT
The 2nd gen dodge truck steelies have about 5/8" too much backspace, for a more narrow track, that is visually noticeable. I've run them with the 265/75R16 and had to pull over during a strong sidewind with a cabover camper due to instability.

Also, Ford Econoline E350/E250 VANS are an excellent source of the ford/accuride Ford/Alcoa wheels as they didn't go to 170MM bolt space like the super duty pickups did in 1998.

McNittle> like these?

Exactly. That's good to know about the ford vans. I will probably end up hunting down a set of the Ford Alcoas for mine. Right now I have enough to think about.
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Oh yeah, and a bird bath hood gotta have one of those.
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There's several sets of Frod Alcoa's on evilpay right now.


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