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I need wheels!

12-14-2007, 07:48 PM

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I need wheels!

I can use a 285/75-16E tire (3750lb each) on the rear of my truck. Problem: This tire wants a 7.5-9" wide rim on a wheel rated for at least 3750 lb. I can find 8 on 6.5" wheels with 8 to 10" wide rims. But the !@#$ things are rated for anywhere from 2200 to 3000lbs. The closest I've come so far is that U.S. Wheel has a trailer wheel rate for 3750, but it's only 7" wide, it's alloy and costs about $150.

I've called Motor Wheel (OEM) JEGS. Summit, tire dealers, Goodrich and nobody seems to have a clue.

Goodrich, Goodyear and others make this size tire. They don't seem to have any idea what it might fit, i.e., no idea where to get a wheel.

Now, it it fits anything it should go on a 1T SRW truck. Dodge, Ford and Chevy have all used the 8 on 6.5 pattern.

So who has a wheel that will work?

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