| KMC Wheels - Alcoa clone? [message #212019] |
Sun, 23 June 2013 23:40  |
Guy Lopes
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Registered: April 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Hello all,
When I looked at my 76 Birchaven last month, and subsequently purchased it, I was pleased as punch that it had seven beautiful Alcoas. Unfortunately only the spare is an Alcoa, the six on the ground are KMC wheels and are a clone of the classic Alcoas. The P.O. explained that these clones were cast aluminum instead of forged as the Alcoa wheels were. He seemed a little confused when I asked him if they were hub-centered wheels, but after explaining he said that he thought that they were (um, ok) and again pointed out that they are clones so they must be. hahaha
I haven't yet removed a wheel to check if this is true or not, but I will say that my test drive and 160 mile drive home that night was a smooth ride and gave no indications. I have searched the net to see if any of you fine folks have any experience with these on GMCs, but am coming up empty handed.
I believe these wheels were installed around 2002. This is before my GMC experiences began and I don't remember hearing anything about these wheels.
KMC apparently doesn't offer these any longer. Does anyone know anything about them?
As long as I continue to get a smooth ride and have no issues, I will continue to run with them. If/when I do, I will replace them with Eagles from Jim K.
Thanks and have a great week!
Guy in Sacramento
76 Birchaven
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
www.GMC-Guy.com
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