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neetchracer 11-15-2017 07:49 PM

Front wheel change from 8.250" to 9.0"
 
Just thought I'd share some front wheel research I've done. My '03 Freightliner Columbia(not sure if other trucks are the same) with a 13,880# front axle had Accuride 8.250" wide wheels with a 7400# @120 psi rating. I found Accuride makes 8000# @131 psi wheels that are 8.250", but I ran into a deal on Accuride 29730 9" wheels which were a much cheaper price on a scratch and dent type deal. I just bolted one wheel on, with no tire, but it fits fine. I was concerned about the brake chamber, but there's lots of clearance. Should be fine with a 295 or a 315 tire. Just letting you know.

bushpilot 11-15-2017 09:01 PM

thanks!
whered you get the scratch and dent? how much?

neetchracer 11-15-2017 10:51 PM

eBay, new, unmounted, but no original packaging for $530.

DeepVee 11-16-2017 01:53 PM

I bought a set of used Alcoa 9" wheels when I had to switch to 315 tires. $80 for the pair and some elbow grease and they look pretty good. I wouldn't mind going to a different offset though to push the tires out a little more.

neetchracer 11-16-2017 02:02 PM

Only two offsets that I could find. The one that works and the one that won't.......lol.


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