I'm having a problem. I purchased American Force Converters and when I put them on the outside tire is only on about 1/8" on to the central hub adapter. I'm using two aluminum rims instead of the steal and aluminum, but the company said that should be fine. I'm attaching a photo so you can see what I'm talking about. Has anybody run this type of set up and is it safe?

 

I'd be more worried about the lug nuts not threading on far enough. Judging by the picture, the stud isn't even flush with the nut.

 

ooohhh....one more thing for me to worry about! i hope mine is not like that when it gets here! that's an accident waiting to happen! i heard there's inferior adapters floating around that have been problematic. are you positive those are american force ones????

 

Well, it probably would be ok. But, they just don't look good. I have a problem with the way the lugs look more so than the wheel fitment. I know how tight those lugs are and it would be very hard for them to back off and come loose. I personaly wouldn't keep it like that though. It just looks unsafe. If they are American Force adaptors, I would give them a call and send that pic to them. With a steel and aluminum wheel, everything is flush. The aluminum is quite a bit thicker than the steel wheel.

 

Mines been like that for 7,000+ miles. I run 6 aluminums.

On a stock sized stud and hub, i would be worried. But with this supersized stuff, I doubt it make any difference.

Are you planning to put 30,000 lbs on your tires?

I'm pretty sure 450 ft.lbs. will keep those lugs on fine.

Now, put on your big shiny wheels and go pose around town!

 

I forgot about CrazyCooter running around with all aluminum. Well, then I guess everything will be just fine.

 

I think RAMRODD is running all aluminum too.

 

Just curious, What is the weight difference between running steel/aluminum and alum/alum?

 

i read somewhere that 19.5s are 60lbs-steel,30lbs-alum

 

Wow, that's quite a difference.

 

Yep, about 35 lbs. each lighter.

There are some light weight steel wheel options too that are 15 lbs. lighter than conventional steel wheels.

 

Ya Im running all aluminum to. I changed all my wheel studs to a longer length. I don't remember what they cost but it was cheap and easy to do. Hit the studs with a air punch and they pop right out and press the new ones in. I never had any problums with them being short but it bothered me. I streached the threads on the nuts when I installed the wheels with the short studs. I guess a 1 inch impact with a 175 psi was a little to much So when I replaced the studs I had to replace the nuts to.