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| David Anderson (168.215.176.139) Rating: N/A |
I am ready to order wheel simulators for my Eagle 10. I called Hub King to get info and was told there are some off set 24.5" rims that were used as "spare tire" rims with the same wheel number #27406 as the regular rims. Some of these rims may be in service, and the simulators won't fit. According to Hub King there is no way of knowing until you try to mount the simulator. If I have the "weird rim", it is my problem and Hub King won't take returns. He told me he just sold a set last week and the buyer called to say, "they don't fit". He had the rim. Now, the guy has to go out and find the regular #27406 rim. Anyone have this problem? or comments? Also, is there any place close to Texas that I could order simulators from. The freight is a bit pricey from Hub King in Utah. The price was $595 plus freight for the set. Does that sound about right for 304 stainless simulators? Thanks for you help David Anderson | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong) (24.127.74.29)
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David - If I may play devil's advocate here for a moment, may I ask WHY you want wheel simulators? Sure, they look pretty. . . Sure, they're cheaper than Alcoas. . . But: They're harder to keep clean. . . Scratches and minor dings show up more. . . Mounting is critical - if you don't get the wheels torqued down correctly, you can easily lose a stud, which could lead to losing a simulator, which could lead to losing a wheel. . . For six hundred bucks you can darned near buy a whole set of new steel wheels (including a spare!) from your local HD truck store, then have them powder-coated to match your paint scheme. Much easier to keep clean, and they'll outlast you in RV service. . . A red flag is raised (at least to me), if a company won't accept returned merchandise that's in re-sellable condition and doesn't fit the customer's application. I take my cash elsewhere. MHO, FWIW. . . RJ PD4106-2784 Fresno CA | ||
| David Anderson (168.215.176.160) Rating: N/A |
RJ, With that in mind, how much are a set of Alcoas? I kind of want the polished look over the painted look. I guess I could paint steel wheels silver. That would make them look like shiny aluminum. However, after getting my tires changed recently and watching the tire man beat on the tires to get them on the rim, one misdirected hammer swing could end up on those new rims. They really bang the wheels around when they put on the tires. I'm open to suggestions and opinions as to the best way to go. Thanks for your response. | ||
| neil (198.81.17.29)
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I have had wheel covers on my MC5 for 6 years and have had no problems. They don't dent or scratch. We tried painting our wheels and they did scratch and didn't look nearly as good as the SS. I'm told that the alum. wheels are a pain to keep up. I would not buy from a Co. that won't take returns. Find a Co that will work with you in this. While in Pittsburgh Pa Hunter trucks had new steel wheels for $35. Neil | ||
| Johnny (63.159.198.127)
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I'm partial to this method for wheels: Sandblast steel rims, then prime them. Paint them with flat-black header paint--painting the drums with the same paint also works. I use 2 coats of paint. Clearcoat them--I use 2 coats here, too. Wax them (seriously). They'll look good, won't show dirt, & will clean up easily. This is the plan for my skoolie. Yes, I'm cheap.  | ||
| AL (64.12.96.235)
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Divid why not use chrome rims? I have a 4106 with chrome rims and they look great. I bought them about 3 years ago and they still look good. If I'm not mistaken I paid $100.00 each. Give them a call Southwest Chrome (210) 658-8087 they are located in San Antonio TX. and they have all sizes. AL | ||
| David Anderson (168.215.176.98) Rating: N/A |
Wow, thanks AL. It can't get much closer to my home. I live 30 miles south of San Antonio. I'll call tomorrow. David Anderson | ||
| Don KS/TX (63.15.244.248)
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There has been some concerns about the chrome hardening wheels and making them prone to cracking, that is why you do not see chrome wheels on the big trucks. Might check that out before getting chrome. I bought aluminums for my bus, wish I had just painted the wheels, I think it is the best route to go. | ||
| David Anderson (168.215.176.143) Rating: N/A |
Thanks Don, After thinking about it all weekend, it may be worth saving $600 bucks. I kind of think I could paint them aluminum, and no one would know until they walked right up to them. This is one thing that can always be deferred until a later date when I feel like splurging. David Anderson | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (66.190.119.82)
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David, by reading between the lines I think I hear you saying that although you will end up spending tens of thousands of dollars on your conversion, you are going to skimp on one of the most important appearance items of the complete conversion. Is that correct? And I also hear the un-stated comment from some at the first bus rally you go to that “WOW, it sure is a nice looking conversion. Wonder why he did not finish it off with some polished wheels?” Also, I hear you (and others) saying that you are willing to spend thousands and thousands of hours in doing your conversion “my way”, but you are unwilling to spend a couple of hours every few months to keep it looking nice by having to occasionally polish the wheels. Is that correct? Sorry to be so negative, but I just do not want you to be so “dollar wise and penny foolish” on such an important decision. Richard. P.S. And if you think that nobody can tell the difference between painted aluminum wheels and polished wheels from a distance I think you are sadly mistaken. PPS. Boy, after reading this I think I am really going to get some flack! Should I post it or not? Oh well, it is only my opinion, FWIW. Don't take it too seriously, please. | ||
| FAST FRED (63.214.106.217) Rating: N/A |
OPINION is what MAKES any board work!! Glad your posting your's! If everyone was too timid to post there thoughts , we would have NOTHING. So I shall disagree and state an OPINION that neat , clean , finished is far more important for "looks", than just hubcaps or shiney wheels. FAST FRED | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (66.190.119.82)
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Thanks, Fred. And you are absolutely correct. The appearance of the overall finished product is much more important than just one item, such as polished wheels. Richard | ||
| Don KS/TX (63.15.244.77)
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You are young Richard, you can polish. I just got too old and weak to do it any more, and it did not make that much of a difference to me. Obviously I thought different when I was young and building it, and I suppose it did make it look better. | ||
| David Anderson (168.215.176.98) Rating: N/A |
No offense taken. Thanks for all the opinions. David Anderson | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (66.190.119.82)
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Don, I know what you mean. I was talking to the younger generation. LOL. I have a 2500 rpm drill motor with a 6 inch polishing wheel that I use. It takes 15-20 minutes a wheel to touch them up and I typically do one a day, or maybe a couple a day while sitting in a campground with nothing better to do. Richard | ||
| Don KS/TX (63.15.244.138)
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Gosh, such energy! Rarely seen in my crowd. | ||
| Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy) (66.190.119.82)
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Don, I meant a touchup every two or three months, not every week! Richard |