Alcoas

[Duke]

If someone wants to add alcoas, they don't have to do the inner
rear wheel, right?

Just put never-sieze (as was suggested to me by Dondiesel444) to the face of the inner steel wheel and on they go?

I wondered if the different types of metals would result in different air pressures, handling problems, etc.

 

[PackRat]

If you are running the same size tire, same width wheel, the air pressure should be the same.

They make plastic liners to go between the wheels, which work nicely, and don't sling grey crap all over the wheels/tires. They fit over the studs, and do not compromise lug nut torque. if you've ever acidized an aluminum wheel, that has anti-seize on the studs, you end up with black stripes down the wheel, that are damned tough to get ride of.

You may have to get longer wheel studs, as aluminum wheels are considerable thicker than steel.

If you have stud pilot wheels, you can get conversion thimbles, to attach the inner wheel, with extra length, so you have plenty of thread through the aluminum wheel.

 

[Duke]

Thanks! I guess Alcoa dealers sell these plastic inserts? Sure makes a lot of sense!