Strong 17" aluminum wheel - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

miniyota · 12-23-2008, 11:19 AM

I need a stronger wheel, the stock wheels on my commander suck. i have broken the lip on the outside of 3 wheels, they went over a few rocks, and didn't hold up at all. i'm afraid the wheels will eventually fail.

our commander weighs about 6000# fully loaded with all our gear.

the brakes are very large, and a 17" wheel barely clears the brake calipers in the front and back.

we don't need bead locks, the tires stay on when aired down to 15 psi. and thats as low as we need to go on a C range tire and 6000#'s

i need a 17" wheel with a 5x5 pattern and ~ 3" backspacing.

thanks

montecarlo31 · 12-23-2008, 06:44 PM

Rockstar XDs in that size carry at weight rating of 3600 or 3700 lbs in various 17" width.

bob91yj · 12-24-2008, 05:21 AM

Here's my experience with Weld wheels...
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ld+wheels+suck

Keith Armstrong · 12-24-2008, 06:59 AM

I'm not going to jump on the "bash Weld" wagon.....but you might contact http://www.amtforgedalloys.com/ and just see what they have to say.

I have this sneaking feeling that some of the Weld folks might have landed with AMT.

I don't know if they have any applications suited to our applications yet, but it may be worth a call.....look for the "contact" info on their page.

KAA

htek · 12-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Armstrong

I'm not going to jump on the "bash Weld" wagon.....

I am - I had a Weld rim fail on my tow rig. Of course they discontinued that style, so I had to buy 4 new rims. Thanks weld.

I can't answer the OP's questions specifically, but unless weld has gone serious changes in the past few years, I would look elsewhere.

InstaGator · 12-25-2008, 08:03 PM

A l c o a

gutt_72 · 12-25-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htek

I am - I had a Weld rim fail on my tow rig. Of course they discontinued that style, so I had to buy 4 new rims. Thanks weld.

Maybe there was a reason for the discontinuation?

151fab · 12-25-2008, 10:38 PM

I'll second the ALCOA sugestion. If you want an alum wheel that will carry the weight, than you have to get forged not cast. ALCOA is the way and the truth.

RoosterBooster · 12-26-2008, 09:07 PM

3x on ALCOA
not cheap , but the one piece forged construction is hard to beat

....i could be wrong but i dont think i have ever seen a 5 on 5" available ...

12-23-2008, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
miniyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5963 Location: wyoming Posts: 2,920	Strong 17" aluminum wheel I need a stronger wheel, the stock wheels on my commander suck. i have broken the lip on the outside of 3 wheels, they went over a few rocks, and didn't hold up at all. i'm afraid the wheels will eventually fail. our commander weighs about 6000# fully loaded with all our gear. the brakes are very large, and a 17" wheel barely clears the brake calipers in the front and back. we don't need bead locks, the tires stay on when aired down to 15 psi. and thats as low as we need to go on a C range tire and 6000#'s i need a 17" wheel with a 5x5 pattern and ~ 3" backspacing. thanks __________________ 2001 Range Rover HSE 4.6 2001 BMW E39 sport package Last edited by miniyota; 12-23-2008 at 11:20 AM.

12-24-2008, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
bob91yj Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19705 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 729	Here's my experience with Weld wheels... http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ld+wheels+suck __________________ Dust Junkies Racing 2009/2010/2012 Baja 1000 Class Champions

12-24-2008, 06:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keith Armstrong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21936 Location: Land between the rivers... Posts: 647	I'm not going to jump on the "bash Weld" wagon.....but you might contact http://www.amtforgedalloys.com/ and just see what they have to say. I have this sneaking feeling that some of the Weld folks might have landed with AMT. I don't know if they have any applications suited to our applications yet, but it may be worth a call.....look for the "contact" info on their page. KAA __________________ Don't worry, you're biodegradable.

12-25-2008, 08:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
InstaGator Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11982 Location: Deltona Fl. Posts: 1,048	A l c o a Last edited by InstaGator; 12-25-2008 at 08:04 PM.

12-26-2008, 09:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
RoosterBooster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Member # 119827 Location: Arizona...sometimes Posts: 1,882	3x on ALCOA not cheap , but the one piece forged construction is hard to beat ....i could be wrong but i dont think i have ever seen a 5 on 5" available ... __________________ "Steels gonna be the death of me" ... Gangstergrass Last edited by RoosterBooster; 12-26-2008 at 09:10 PM.

12-23-2008, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
montecarlo31 Certified E-Thug Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117771 Location: Cypress, Tejas...wishing for FL Posts: 2,591	Rockstar XDs in that size carry at weight rating of 3600 or 3700 lbs in various 17" width.

12-25-2008, 10:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
151fab Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 91568 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 25	I'll second the ALCOA sugestion. If you want an alum wheel that will carry the weight, than you have to get forged not cast. ALCOA is the way and the truth.

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