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Matthew Brest |
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Technical Manager
Alcoa Wheel Products
(800) 242-9898
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Matthew Brest is the technical manager for Alcoa Wheel Products' commercial vehicle wheels and accessories business. With 18 years of experience with Alcoa, Matthew has served in a variety of both product and mechanical engineering positions, and now manages the global product engineering department for Alcoa Wheel Products' commercial vehicle wheels group. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron.
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I been hearing about spacers you put in the stud holes on the hub mount wheels that are supposed to make them line up better. Have you heard about then and what do you think about them.
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James,
For truck applications using hub piloted wheels, true alignement is not that important. So long as the wheele are properly aligned on the hub and the stud is not touching the bolt hole in the wheel, you are fine. The only time alignment is critical, is some European style hub piloted applications (ISO 335mm system) that use sleeved cap nuts to effectively extend the stud. Then the outer and inner dual wheels must be aligned and bolt holes centered on the stud.
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We have been seeing thickness at the wheel mounting surface of P/N 983500 vary from 7/8 to 1-inch nominal. Is there a running change here? What should the thickness of this P/N be.
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If you are realling seing this variation, we need to see the wheels. Nominal dimension is 0.984" and tolerance is /- 0.20". Please call us at 800-242-9898 and reach technical assistance. Thanks.
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Dear Mr. Holtz,
I, would like to know what would be the best tire to use in the African Sahara for a 6*6 truck with tire size 1200R/20, 1200R/24,1400R/20 and 1600R/20 so that the truck tires will not sink easealy into the sand?.
2- What are the best tire sizes to use in this situation especialy when you have to go through mountaines of sand?.
3- What does the numbers 1200R/20 mean exactly espcialy when they have some letters after them?.
Thanking you in advance.
with best regards
Najeeb Saadi
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Best to check with a tire manufacturer that serves your region. I would suggest you look on line for contact information for appropriate tire companies.
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I have a 2002 F-350 dual rear wheel 16″rims.I like to know if alcoa makes a wide single rim for this truck (Like what is on the rear, of a front end discharg mixer) thank you dave
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We do not have a wide base wheel to fit your requirement.
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I am looking for 19.5 8 hole steel wheels for use on our utility trailers. We haul stone and other debries and i’ve bout some Blems from Rickson….they work very well but the cost is prohibitive for trailers. Around $250.00 each plus shipping. Any Ideas? Thanks, Lico Miller
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Best to check with Accuride or Hayes Wheels to see what steel wheels they offer for your application and where you can get them.
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