Help Finding 16" 6 Lug Aluminum Wheels

[fr8tshaker]

Originally Posted by dbj216

..... I liked the fact that the backside of the wheel was painted black, which made the front side stand out even more.
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Thanks,

David

My 16 in wheels have the black background.

The black background behind the wheels is centramatics painted black. If you look closely at the pic you posted you can see part of the lettering.

'shaker

[switz]

I believe these are the same 16" wheels as available from JC:

Sendel model T03-66655T wheel rated 3,580 pounds @ 80 psi

[dbj216]

It appears the new Eddie Bauer Sport trailers use the Sundel 16" wheel. I think Mixter found the exact wheel I took a picture of and posted in the opening stitch of this thread. That wheel has a little more detail on it.

There are many aftermarket wheels to choose from. Getting the correct wheel specifications for the Airstream is very important, especially offset and rim width.

I appreciate all the research and information you folks provided on this special 16" wheel. I have all I need to make a purchase.

David

[slowmover]

Let's not forget about wheels that the material composition and method of construction bear on our concerns.

Steel wheels may not be pretty, but they'll deform under a load before they break. There are RV'ers from the world of trucking who will have no other kind.

Aluminum wheels may be cast, forged, or machined from billet. That roughly follows the upward price curve. The final two may not have much relative strength difference, but the usual cast aluminum wheel will crack & break before all other types. There are different kinds of casting methods, too.

Then there is finish work. Etc.

Keep it in mind as you shop. Some wheels are cheap for a reason.

The ALCOA wheels (a brand also used on 18-wheelers) once used by A/S were, I believe, a very good choice. More expensive, and I don't think they today market a TT sized wheel for our purposes. Keep the brand -- and its' details -- as a benchmark.

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