Thread: Broken Studs Caused By Aftermarket Wheels?

I'm pretty sure the 3500 shown above would be the DRW's since I don't have flat nuts and washers with my stock wheels on my 3500.

Quote: Originally Posted by Fisherguy the consensus is our trucks are lug-centric The consensus is 100% WRONG! The information you are presenting here as "consensus" is not only wrong, it is also life threatening. It is your choice to ignore accepted engineering practice and to drive a vehicle with a butchered wheel installation. Ever consider if you kill another party on the highway, they might win a lawsuit because of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by RowJ Ghenges - you give a whole new definition to the word "condesending"! Just when did excellent valid experienced information become "condesending" (BTW; condesending is properly spelled: condescending ). Began posting here because it was apparent despite millions of posts there was scant relevant information. Basically the same tired information passed from poster to poster...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fisherguy Anyone got a picture of these retaining washers? I've had my wheels off lotsa times, don't remember seeing any clips..? I've never ran aftermarket wheels and the last time I had mine off I didn't pay any attention. I just remember reading about it on here. Seemed to help the guys situation though. Here is a link to the post with pictures....

The nuts are not drilled through, theyre capped. I wonder if the stud is bottoming out on the cap of the nut just before the torque value is met. And thanx for all the replys. Mike

^ ^ ^ If that was happening it seems there would be damage to the wheels from moving around against the nuts.

Quote: Originally Posted by ghenges 4500 actual pounds on the front axle empty? Sounds absolutely goofy. I weighed my truck with me and full fuel and then did it with just the front axle on the scale. Total weight = 7460 lbs Front axle = 4476 lbs 60% of total weight on the front (due to the cummins) makes sense to me. And that's just a 4x4, 2500! RJ

Quote: Originally Posted by torquefan As I took the wheel off, my eye caught a sticker on the back of it that said "max weight 2400 Lbs." I was a little shocked that someone would have sold these wheels to put on a 2500 truck, and also that there would be a market at all for an 8 bolt wheel that light. So what do you think each corner of the truck weighs? I know the front corners weigh more then the rear. If the corners do...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fisherguy 2400 is not enough, the front axle on mine weighs 4500 empty. According to my door sticker front axle is 5200 pounds, rear is 6200. Exactly. Not much point in buying the 'E' rated tires our trucks require (rated for 3042 LBS. each) if you are putting them on those wheels.

Quote: Originally Posted by RowJ I spent a lot of time looking at after market wheels. Three things caused me to say NO!! 1-What you mention above is common. Most after market wheels are in the 2200 to 2400 lb range. Just not enough saftey margin for me! 2-I've seen a few of these after market wheels crack spokes when hauling medium trailer loads. 3-My local tire guru, in business over 30 yrs, told me he has seen all brands of after...