| Southwest Steel wheels [message #116787] |
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cbwoodsr
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Would someone tell me what one of their wheels will fit the front of the coach..
This one?? - F029587
CBWood
77 Kingslay
MWC OK
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| Re: Southwest Steel wheels [message #116887 is a reply to message #116793] |
Mon, 28 February 2011 00:58  |
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mike miller
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I see a couple of problems:
While they look the proper domed shape, to my "calibrated eye" the pilot holes look to large. (Look to be Ford/Dodge wheels.) I might be wrong, so if you are interested, I suggest you measure them before giving up any money.
The tires are to large (tall) for our coaches so they are of no use to us. They are most likely more than a few years old. (You should always check the dates before buying tires. New and especially used.)
You might have to pay to have the tires dismounted and disposed of... but you MIGHT be able to sell them to off set the "over pricing" of these wheels... in this condition, you should be able to get them for about $25 to $35 each... not $66 each. SW wheel has similar wheels for about $110 -- brand new. It would cost more than the difference to have these wheels cleaned up and powdercoated or painted.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: Southwest Steel wheels [message #116914 is a reply to message #116895] |
Mon, 28 February 2011 10:24 |
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mike miller
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| CBWoodSR wrote on Mon, 28 February 2011 06:00 |
Which Southwest Wheels are you suggesting??
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The F029587
Going only from this listing with a picture:
<http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-1835-f029587.aspx>
The F029587 -LOOKS- like it has the proper shape to clear the OEM brakes. (Seems that 80mm 'upgrade' caliper can have "issues" with 16 inch steel wheels, even if they are the domed shape.)
The single wheel price of $110.95 is higher than I would like, but check out the "quantity discount pricing."
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This product qualifies for quantity discount pricing.
Quantity Price
2-4 $105.40 (5.00%)
5-9 $99.86 (10.00%)
10-29 $94.31 (15.00%)
30-49 $88.76 (20.00%)
50-250 $83.21 (25.00%)
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If I was to buy new steel wheels*, I would order one wheel and check it for fit. If it is good, I would order 6 more at $100 each. (Plus shipping.) You could save a bit more if you ordered with another gmc'er. If you wanted to invest $4160.50 plus shipping, you could buy 50 and become a GMC vendor selling steel wheels at rallies! (Maybe write off any rally expense!)
*I do not think new 16" steel wheels are the best value. Shipping normal kills any "value" over an Aluminum wheel.
A wheel like the non-hub centered Eagle <http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/622> seems to be the best value. Good looking and smooth running. (Steel wheels are more likely to go out of round.) The lack of hub centering is taken care of by the "mag wheel" (sleeve) style lug nut.
I like Jim K's hub centered Eagles and I'm thinking of buying a 7th as a matching spare: <http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/623> But wonder about the "$0.00" price. Has JimK ran out of stock? I did see that Gateway has them listed <http://www.gmcmotorhomeparts.com/> ... makes you say "Hummmmm..." When I "find" some money, I'll call Jim.
Meanwhile... I am still looking for another set of USED 16 inch steel wheels for one of my other coaches. My upper limit is about $30 each, locally -- no shipping.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Southwest Steel wheels [message #116930 is a reply to message #116914] |
Mon, 28 February 2011 11:19 |
James Hupy
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Mike, contact me off net. I might be able to help you with the 16" wheels.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> CBWoodSR wrote on Mon, 28 February 2011 06:00
> > Which Southwest Wheels are you suggesting??
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> The F029587
>
> Going only from this listing with a picture:
> <http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-1835-f029587.aspx>
>
> The F029587 -LOOKS- like it has the proper shape to clear the OEM brakes.
> (Seems that 80mm 'upgrade' caliper can have "issues" with 16 inch steel
> wheels, even if they are the domed shape.)
>
> The single wheel price of $110.95 is higher than I would like, but check
> out the "quantity discount pricing."
>
> Quote:
> > ...
> > This product qualifies for quantity discount pricing.
> > Quantity Price
> > 2-4 $105.40 (5.00%)
> > 5-9 $99.86 (10.00%)
> > 10-29 $94.31 (15.00%)
> > 30-49 $88.76 (20.00%)
> > 50-250 $83.21 (25.00%)
>
>
> If I was to buy new steel wheels*, I would order one wheel and check it for
> fit. If it is good, I would order 6 more at $100 each. (Plus shipping.)
> You could save a bit more if you ordered with another gmc'er. If you
> wanted to invest $4160.50 plus shipping, you could buy 50 and become a GMC
> vendor selling steel wheels at rallies! (Maybe write off any rally
> expense!)
>
> *I do not think new 16" steel wheels are the best value. Shipping normal
> kills any "value" over an Aluminum wheel.
>
> A wheel like the non-hub centered Eagle <
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/622> seems to be the best value.
> Good looking and smooth running. (Steel wheels are more likely to go out
> of round.) The lack of hub centering is taken care of by the "mag wheel"
> (sleeve) style lug nut.
>
> I like Jim K's hub centered Eagles and I'm thinking of buying a 7th as a
> matching spare: <http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/623> But
> wonder about the "$0.00" price. Has JimK ran out of stock? I did see that
> Gateway has them listed <http://www.gmcmotorhomeparts.com/> ... makes you
> say "Hummmmm..." When I "find" some money, I'll call Jim.
>
> Meanwhile... I am still looking for another set of USED 16 inch steel
> wheels for one of my other coaches. My upper limit is about $30 each,
> locally -- no shipping.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23' Birchaven
> Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Southwest Steel wheels [message #116932 is a reply to message #116930] |
Mon, 28 February 2011 11:52 |
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mike miller
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Jim,
I am not in a very big hurry for the wheels. I haven't even STARTED on THAT coach and I project that project to take 5 years... not including over-runs!
But I DO want to contact you (and others) It is getting to be about time for a "North I-5 GMC Lunch."
| James Hupy wrote on Mon, 28 February 2011 09:19 |
Mike, contact me off net. I might be able to help you with the 16" wheels.
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
> ...
> Meanwhile... I am still looking for another set of USED 16 inch steel
> wheels for one of my other coaches. My upper limit is about $30 each,
> locally -- no shipping.
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Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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