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LO-PRO INDEX
THE BASICS ABOUT LOW-PROFILE TIRES
HISTORY OF LOW PROFILE, TIRE CLEARANCE, AND THE LAW
GENERAL FAQS ABOUT OUR MODIFIED WHEELS
ADAPTORS, LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS
BASIC OVERVIEW OF LOW-PROFILE STAGES
Details:
22.0 AND 24.0 Wheel and Tire Options and general info
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT 22.0 and 24.0 WHEELS
GENERAL INDEX
19.5 Dominator Dually Wheel Kits
22.5 Dominator Dually Wheel Kits
24.5 Dominator Dually Wheel Kits
4X4 Single Wheel Mini Float 22.5
Why Adaptors are necessary when mounting two aluminum wheels on rear
WHY COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES ARE BETTER
MUST READ BEFORE INSTALLATION:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: THE EQUAL SYSTEM
Top Ten reasons to convert to the Big Wheels!
HOW WE GOT STARTED IN 10-BOLT WHEEL MODIFICATION
In 1993 TAW MFG Corp designed and fabricated the first set of super single spacers for Pipeline Service trucks up in the northeast quadrant of the USA. They desired to run the big 445/65x22.5 on their new turbo propane injected Ford 4x4 F350 Crew Cabs. At that time that project as just another modification. Since then over a hundred part numbers stemming from that first installation to the 2wd and 4wd owners using the single rear and Dual rear wheel trucks.
THE BASICS ABOUT LOW-PROFILE TIRES
There is much confusion when someone requests low profile tires on a dually truck. The commercial truck tire industry considers all the 70 profiles and lower type tires to be low profile, for example: 245/70x19.5, 255/70x22.5, and 385/65x22.5, and many other sizes around those tire profiles.
Now the Passenger and SUV people call low profile, tires that are generally lower than 60 series, which have been around since the eighties. BF Goodrich was among the few to provide 50 Series tires even in the late seventies. Of course, racing tires have been designed in the 35 and 45 series ratio for 50 years. We refer to this group as the Performance Low Pro Tires.
The big subject here is the Performance Low Profile tire that many owners want on their ¾ and 1-ton vehicles that are not widely offered by many rubber suppliers because those tires are expensive to manufacture.
These
are the two categories of low profile applications, and now you know what you
are referring to when you call or a salesman and they begin talking about Low
Profile (Low-Pro’s) or the Performance Low Profile (Perf-Low-Pro’s) tires.
For the Dually Trucks that desire to use the ‘Perf-Low-Pro’ tires, there are a great number of tire and wheel desires among vehicle owners. In many cases a lot of them don’t work, and there is little concern about practical tire sizing for clearance or fit and safety. Especially in the world of the ‘Dual Wheel Truck”, these wheel options are limited. TAW Mfg started modifying the widths and offsets to enhance the use of the tires used for this application.
HISTORY OF LOW PROFILE, TIRE CLEARANCE, AND THE LAW
Previously the only way a Dually truck owner could run wide Perf-Low profile tires on his dually was to have his rear axle narrowed and the inside bed of the truck “tubbed” for the additional clearance or widen his fenders excessively. However, for the serious low rider truck, generally referred to as the “slammed truck” the inner fender modification was necessary to allow the tire somewhere to go. Some applications install an undersize tire and wheel combination, but that really creates advanced tire. In some cases the tires may be so underrated that the vehicle curb weight may exceed the rating of all tires inclusive. In some states these trucks are not legal for everyday use on the highways, so check before you put down a lot of bucks on this type of modification.
In light of all this, TAW MFG has been developing bolt up kits for most of the Performance Low Profile enthusiasts with the exception of the slammed truck. For these custom modes you need to refer to a company like specialized Body and Chassis conversion specialist. You will find a lot if you search the web for them.
GENERAL FAQS ABOUT OUR MODIFIED WHEELS
The existing cores we use are manufactured by Alcoa or Accuride and are rated from 6,600 to over 12,800# per wheel . After our modifications the wheel’s rating is partially reduced to no less than 5,000# for the 22.0 and the 24.0, and 3500# for the 19.0. This is more than double the rating of any tire currently manufactured that will be mounted on the wheel.
For 30 years we have been into wheel manufacturing and modifications. During which we have a developed a method to widen the existing 6061 forged alloys that are in the market place today. We have had success in extending the width as much as 1 ½ wider in bead area. Of course, the more extensive the modification the more expensive the completed wheel.
Now there are wheel companies in existence today that can build a custom wheel from raw billet stock, but you know the saying. “If you have to ask the price then you probably can’t afford to buy the product”. That’s not our approach; we try to make it as affordable as possible. So by using existing products out there we make it more affordable for the end user.
The number one reason why wheel companies have not stepped up to the plate is because of the great expense in buying forging molds. Most all the custom chrome, painted or polished alloys now are built from the simple sand casting methods. This is as archaic as wheel manufacturing gets. In most cases making a strong offset center wheel from a sand casting that looks cool and chrome plate it, and in addition have it be safe and strong for the use on these big trucks is not really possible. The wheels we use have been produced from aluminum forging molds and machinery that cost in the realm of $250,000 each and up. In the ever-changing custom world of wheels, no one manufacturer could recover from their initial investment unless they ask high prices and also sold a lot of that style. This is why Alcoa takes so long to introduce and produce a new wheel design into the marketplace.
Just this year we generated the classic Viper wheel from the basic round hole classic style and now provide it in the 19.5, 22.0, 22.5, 24.0 and 24.5 diameters. We also have several more new styles which we will release as we perfect each one.
Now that we covered the basics about this industry, what fits is the question? Let’s first talk about the 2 wheel drive trucks that are lowered from factory standards.
ADAPTORS, LOW-PROFILE TIRES AND WHEELS
THE MOST BASIC PARTS: NO-STAGE
The Basic wheel cut is referred to as “NO_STAGE” We produce the 22.0” and the 24.0” from the original 22.5 and 24.5 core. These wheels have three distinct types of modification, the simplest and cheapest (a not so desired version) which the use of our Dominator adaptors and the simple NO-Stage wheel. Unless you are doing something real special or by using a narrowed axle this the setup will look awkward as a direct bolt up on a dually.
Stage 1 modification takes the new bead width to 8.75 inches. In addition, we perform addition machining on the mounting Flange Facings to allow a closer fit between wheels and the wheel assembly to the inner wall of the bed. The uniqueness of the Dominator adaptors and the Wheel Machining technique has allowed us to narrow the outside track by as much as 3 inches in some cases. This doesn’t cure all the conflicts because the outside width of the shoulders of some tires chosen by installers can be between 22.0 to 24.00 inches in composite width. This allows the some tires choices to almost run even with the outside fender. For wide tire users we created the additional fiberglass flare that extends the width of the existing dually fender.
In addition, we also manufacture fiberglass replacement fenders that look nearly identical, that can be made with the additional flare as part of the new fender. These fenders are much stronger than the factory originals. These flare kits can extend the overall width of the bed by as much as 3 inches. This helps cover the wide tires. Also for the extensively lowered trucks with the air bag systems, this will help to allow those tires to be under the fender. Since the replacement Fenders are from fiberglass molds and not composite or plastic, they are repairable and easily modified for more elaborate customizing.
The stage 2-conversion process widens the beads up to 9.5 inches. With this series of wheels, the tires can run within less than one inch of each other, this is not recommended for high load use. The wheels are plenty strong, however, if the tires kiss (which is caused by the typical radial bulge) at the ground level for extended periods of time; a tire failure is likely to occur from the heat generated by the rubbing of each tire on one other.
A
number of customizes still leaving narrow tire on the inside rear to overcome
this clearance problem, but this induces very irregular and accelerated tire
wear for both tires.
Currently, TOYO, HANKOOK, NITTO, PERRELLI and BF GOODRICH provide some of your best tire options. Soon we will post all those tire specifications on the tire specs page.
BASIC OVERVIEW OF LOW-PROFILE STAGES
NO-STAGE
Our elementary kit uses the 22.0 or 24.0 wheel. This installs all six tires and wheels with the Dominator adaptor system, which converts the 8-bolt Pattern to popular 10x285mm bolt circle. The drawback here is that with no other changes, the tires will run far apart and will protrude as much as 3 inches outside the dually fender.
STAGE 1
Our
Stage 1 kit modifies all four rear wheel flanges in addition to widening the
bead width area for an even closer fit. Finally,
you have the option of adding fiberglass flares or replacement fenders,
depending on customer preference.
STAGE 2
Our Stage 2 kit modification extends the beads to 9.5 inches to enable the tires to ride closer together. This modification is more expenses and should be reserved to the serious customizes with certain selected tire sizes. In this application, fender flares or replacement fenders should be used for oversize tires. Our limits here are the vehicle, wheel cavity, frame width, sheet metal interference and other interferences. Please make sure you get all the details before buying parts. This venture can approach $10,000 for the perfectionist vehicle owners.
USERS OF OUR SYSTEM MUST DISREGARD THE MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE LABEL IMPRINTED IN THE WALL OF THE TIRE. IT WOULD BE HIGHLY REMOTE THAT YOU COULD APPLY FROM 5000 TO 8000 LBS OF WEIGHT TO EACH TIRE. THAT WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF 30,000 LBS FOR THE TRUCK. THIS EXCESS AIR PRESSURE WILL RUIN YOUR TRUCK’S SUSPENSION AND DESTROY THE COMFORT OF YOUR RIDE!
MOST
TRUCKS USING OUR SYSTEM FIND THAT 45 TO 60 LBS IN THE FRONT TIRES AND 25 TO 45
LBS IN THE REAR TIRES WORKS QUITE WELL.
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THESE TIRE ASSEMBLIES FROM US WITH THE EQUAL SYSTEM THEN YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF HOW THE PRODUCT WORKS. THE EQUAL SYSTEM GENERALLY MAINTAINS THE BALANCE OF YOUR TIRES FOR THE TREAD LIFE.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT ANY AIR SOURCE IS FREE OF MOISTURE. WATER IN THE TIRE WILL CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FAIL!
WHEN FIRST INSTALLED, EQUAL IS INSERTED IN THE TIRES IN A BAG-LIKE CONTAINER. WHEN THE TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED, THERE REMAINS A RESIDUE IN THE INTERNAL LAYER OF THE TIRE THAT IS SIMILAR TO AN OIL OR SILICON LIKE SUBSTANCE. THE BAG MATERIAL IS DESIGNED TO REMOVE THAT FILM BEFORE ALLOWING ITS CONTENTS TO THE TIRE VOLUME. IN THE INITIAL INSTALLATION, THE BAG IS NOT BALANCING THE TIRE, IT IS CLEANING THE WALLS. THIS MAY BE FELT IN THE RIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT FIRST. LOWERING THE AIR PRESSURE TO WHAT IS RECOMMENDED ABOVE. THIS WILL AID THE VEHICLE’S RIDE UNTIL THE EQUAL IS IN PLACE.
THE EQUAL SYSTEM OF CLEANING AND BALANCING CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED IN AS LITTLE AS 200 MILES OR AS MUCH AS 1000 MILES. THIS VARIES WITH TEMPERATURE, SPEED, AND ROAD CONDITIONS, SO BE PATIENT.
THERE ARE ONLY A VERY FEW RARE CASES WHEN THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN. IN THOSE CASES, SOME PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED INCORRECTLY, PERHAPS IN THE TIRE MOUNTING OR KIT INSTALLATION. MANY TIMES THE USE OF CHEAPER TIRES, BECAUSE OF THEIR UNEVENNESS, WILL CAUSE RIDE DISTURBANCE.
VERY, VERY RARELY DOES A PREMIUM TIRE LIKE MICHELIN EVER CAUSE A RIDE PROBLEM.
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ORDERED THE WHEELS POLISHED ON BOTH SIDES, WE HAVE FURNISHED PLASTIC PROTECTORS THAT GO BEHIND THE FRONT WHEELS AND BETWEEN THE REAR OUTER WHEEL, SO THAT WHEN ROTATED THE SURFACE APPEARANCE IS NOT MARRED FROM REVERSE APPLICATION.
THE ADAPTER INSTALLATION IS VERY SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL TO THE RIDE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE. THESE HIGH STRENGTH STEEL PARTS ARE MACHINED WITHIN A VERY FEW THOUSANDS OF AN INCH IN TOLERANCE.
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO CLEAN THE MOUNTING AREA ON THE HUB OF THE AXLE. MODERN ADAPTERS ARE DESIGNED TO BE HUB CENTRIC, SO THE FIT IS DESIGNED TO HAVE JUST ENOUGH TOLERANCE TO SLIDE ON THE AXLE PROPERLY. IF THE AREAS ARE DIRTY, THEY WILL NEVER ALIGN; THE WHEELS WILL BE NOTICEABLY WOBBLY. THE SAME APPLIES TO EARLIER STUD CENTRIC APPLICATIONS.THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE HUB MUST BE CLEAN!
REMEMBER, THIS INSTALLATION IS FOR THE LIFE OF YOUR TRUCK SO DO ALL THIS WITH EXTREME CARE.
Top Ten reasons to convert to the Big Wheels!
#1: Most 4x4’s are only available with high ratio gearing, and most
traffic on our nation's interstate highways moves at an average cruising speed
between 70 and 80 mph.
#2: When equipped with 16" tires, the operating efficiency is
out of range at those highway speeds. For
instance, in a diesel truck, the ideal operating rpm range for efficiency is
usually between 1800 and 2200 rpm, and most factory truck engines will turn
between 2400 and 3000 rpm at those speeds. This increases engine wear and
decreases fuel economy. There is a similar situation with gasoline engines.
#3: The overall height of a typical 16” tire on a 4x4 is about
30 inches. 245/70x19.5" tires are 33” tall and 255/70x22.5" tires
are 36" tall. Using the larger
tires will reduce rpm by 10 to 20 percent.
#4: Most vehicle owners are only getting a practical 25,000 miles from
their tires before seeing decreased tire performance. For premium tires, that’s a $1,000 bill every 25,000
miles.
#5: Most operators will get about 80,000 to 100,000 miles of wear with
19.5” tires. 22.5” tires will
usually give 200,000 miles of satisfactory performance.
#6: If you check with tire manufacturers, you will find that their tires
have a four-year casing warranty. Even
if you were to put 500,000 miles on these tires in four years, having had them
re-capped as necessary, the warranty would still be valid.
#7: The ride comfort using the larger tires is better than the little 16”
tires because of their larger diameter and footprint.
#8: In the average life of your truck you may buy 6 to 10 sets of tires
at about $1,00000 a set.
In addition, the lower rpm will reduce wear on your truck.
When considering the cost of replacing your truck, these savings average
about $10,00000 or more.
#9: You save fuel because you are now operating in the ideal performance
range of the vehicle. This could
save you between $1,000 and $3,000. This
initial investment now could save you approximately $20,000 over the life of
your vehicle, provided you made the change early.
#10: The Big Wheels and tires really look GREAT on your truck!
WHY COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES ARE BETTER
Now, let’s talk about those owners who desire the long tire life of the commercial truck tire. The number one question is why our big three small truck manufacturers produce such powerful vehicles and keep the customers bound to inadequate tire and wheel combinations. I guess the answer is not evident to them as yet. Please refer to the “Top 10 Reasons to run the Big Wheels" for a printable list (also see above). Close the window to return here.
We give you the option to practically “go to the moon” with your tire selection. We provide the Dominator series adaptors that convert all the eight lug patterns since 1972 to run the ‘Hub Center or Metric” wheels that are now used on big truck applications. All these wheels have been without a doubt proven and tested to carry loads far beyond your dreams on a 1-ton or heavy-duty truck. The ratings on these T6-6061 alloy wheels start around 6,600# each and go up to 12,000# each, considering a six-wheel truck, the weakest link is now your truck. Most all the good tires provided now have useful load ratings of 4,500# to 7,500# that is a minimum of near 30,000#, isn’t it incredible that the Big Three don’t offer this from the factory.
The choice of tires is by far the most effective complement to this option in the 22.5 category. I suggest that you choose only premium tires; keeping in mind this will probably be the last set you will purchase for this truck. We have seen as much as 300,000 miles out of a set of Michelin tires, but very similar performance can be had from Toyo, Yokohama and Bridgestone. These tires have more flexible sidewalls and seamless belting construction. I have dynamic balanced many that required no weights to be balanced.
I have found time and time again that the premium tires deliver a much better ride, age a lot better, have much better tire life and are relatively easy to warranty if the need be. Remember, it’s not so much the tire life but the safety of the superior tire application.
Ok, Here are the simple facts. Two wheel drive dually trucks really only are only capable of using the 19.5 or 22.0 option with the factory lift, and the tire options can vary from the 225/70x19.5 to the 265/70x 19.5and 265/40 to 285/45x22.5 respectively. You must lift the 2wd vehicle 5-6 inches to use the smallest of the 22.5 tires.
Some of the 4X4’s are still restricted to the 19.5’s because of the factory suspension setting. But in general most all of the Later model one ton trucks today can be adjusted by the simple addition of a front end leveling kit to enable the use of 22.5 wheels and tires. One exception is the GM products that utilize the torsion bar system. These torsion bars can be tightened enough to raise the truck sufficiently to clear the low profile 22.5 provided that the front bumper is repositioned outward about and inch or better for turning clearance. The big drawback here is that when the torsion bars are in their upper limits it kills the nice ride of that truck. So in light of this we do suggest that the owner purchase a 4 inch lift kit prior to the use of the 22.5 wheel and tire package. Search the web for you best price, or e-mail some of our customers that have e-mail links on our web site.
There are many different applications and combinations of wheels, tires, adaptors, and other options. It would be very difficult to put up a complete price table for all possible applications. Please bear in mind that these are custom products and a solution for your truck will require that you talk with us. By carefully reading the information above and looking at the examples of trucks on our main page, you will have a good idea about what you want your truck to look like. This will make it easier for us to determine what you need. Please continue reading the following read the info before you call.
Heavy
Duty kits 38,000# rating
Kit 19-1AS Includes one set [4] of Dominator steel Adapters, 4 new Alcoa 19.5x7.5 10 on 285mm BC wheels, 2 polished front and two polished rear wheels, 2 steel Accuride 19.5x7.5 steel wheels, and one Chrome Accessory kit.
Kit 19-1AS-PBS Includes one set [4] of Dominator steel Adapters, 4 new Alcoa 19.5x7.5 10 on 285mm BC wheels, All 4 wheels Polished on both side to allow for easy rotation, 2 steel Accuride 19.5x7.5 steel wheels, and one Chrome Accessory kit.
In order to use the larger tire size the GM products really requires a 4-inch suspension lift to allow the vehicle its normal quality ride performance. It is possible to install aftermarket Torsion bar keys, and twist the bars up a lot, which requires resetting the caster and camber to achieve the clearance. Some owners don’t mind doing this in lieu of a suspension lift, but it does require the truck working at the upper limits of the suspension, which makes the truck ride a little stiff, but it is an option if you so choose.
Additional tips for good ride quality, we have found that the preferred air pressure in the front tires is between 40 to 60 lbs depending on the size of tire and 25 to 40 on the rear tires also depending on the size of tire.
Now that the axle wheel and tire mass is much different in ratio to the Original Factory proportion it has be found that the ‘Nitrous Gas Shocks’ work much better because they don’t cavitate with extensive use do to the heavier tire and wheel assembly.
Additional tips to those that prefer to supply their our wheels, be sure to have all your wheels checked prior to spending money on tire mounting and balances, The wheel trueness requirements for Big truck wheels are very wide or practically non existent. Here at TAW we discard over half of the steel 22.5 wheels and must have all the Accuride 29195pg wheels Machined true prior to tire mounting, it is an absolute must to obtain a suitable ride.
Also
remember that the taller the side wall of the tire the better the chance for a
more comfortable ride, so bigger is better if you can make it work on your
vehicle. In most cases a 265/70
will go twice the distance in tire wear as a 245/70, some of our customers are
in the mid 200,000 zone with no intention of retiring.
With over 1000 customers on the road with this system we have only sold
one spare tire to date since 1993, how incredible is that!
The 2 & 4WD ¾ and 1-ton vehicle now can also utilize the Alcoa Mini Float wheel that is modified to 22.0x9.50 with the Hub Centric 10 on 285mm bolt circle for High strength applications.
With the every increasing variety of low profile tires that are becoming more available, such as the Toyo 325/50x22.5 fun county series. These systems must use our specially designed Float adapter, which has been design to be universal to all 3/4 and 1-ton trucks built from 1967 to 2005. Therefore the buyer is not trapped with one application when changing truck Manufacturer.
4X4 Single Wheel Mini Float 22.5
This by far is the Crème Della Crème of the single wheel application. The Alcoa 893631, 22.5x9.0 wheel is designed for loads up to 9000# each the adaptor system is tested to 10,000 each and most tires suitable for the use on 4x4’s has maximum loading capability of 6000# each and upwards.
Tire and wheel failures are non-existent unless something incredible is introduced, The use of the superior tires as the Michelin 255/70x22.5 XD2 can give estimated tire wear near 300,000 with periodic rotation and truck suspension maintenance. This size is suitable for most 4x4’s that have no lift assist with the exception of a leveling kit in the front end to allowing for the additional weight of the diesel engine, usually require a mild suspension lift of approximately 4 inches or a maximum adjustment of the torsion bars for adequate tire clearance.
It is recommended that Superior Shocks be used when using larger tires and wheel assemblies. The ratio at the axle of tire wheel versus truck mass has changed significantly and standard hydraulic shock absorbers will become overworked on extended drives and fail to provide the ride comfort necessary. Nitrous Gas shocks seem to be the best answer for this application.
22.0
AND 24.0 Wheel and Tire Options
This
is not a Slam-dunk setup by no means; these wheel kits are built to ideally
fit the Dually truck common to just a few preferred tire sizes. Of course
there is an ever-increasing variety of tires being offered on the market
everyday. There seems to be three distinct categories of low profile users.
One is the slammed truck user that incorporates air bags and modified wheel
wells and perhaps a tubbed bed, the second is the everyday rider that prefers
a 3” by 5” or a 5” by 7” lowering kit as seen on the Black F350 on the
front Page, and the third is the 4x4 trucks that are using the incredible 50
and 55 series off road tires that go up to 40 inches tall in the 22 size rim.
We have been providing wheel kits for all these applications.
However the most important consideration is that the wheel house width.
On most all duallies the inside clearance is only 22 inch. The smallest 22,0
tire is 10 inches in width and they go up to 13 inches , allowing a minimum of
½ inch from the inner and out well and less than
one inch between the tires, this puts even the
smallest tire to use up all the available space.
For
the larger tire user we provide fiberglass flares that attach to the outside
of the dually fender and when painted blend into the fender so uniquely that
it gives a factory appearance, so the wider tires won’t load up your rear
view mirror or mud up you truck, there are some concessions you must make to
look Cool. We also make a wide fiberglass
fender with the flares built on to them for the conversion enthusiasts.
The factory fenders are generally plastic or impacted fiberglass, which
is very difficult to modify and if accomplished not durable.
Fiberglass Fenders can be cut and resectioned to suit the users needs,
and will last until destroyed or modified.
This
system also utilizes the steel Dominator adapter that provides the added
strength at the flange for both wheels to be supported. Over the years we have
built and tested many, so rely on our experience.
Why Adaptors are necessary when mounting two aluminum wheels on rear
Currently
all the late Model dual wheel trucks have hub located wheels, this requires
the wheels to center on the machined portion of the axle, allowing the wheels
to be trapped and tightened by the washer base lug nuts. This machined area is
barely over ½ inch and was designed for one or two steels wheels and one
steel and one aluminum. Most all aluminum wheels have at least a ¾ center
thickness or more, therefore if aluminum is used on the inside the outside
wheel will not center.
The use of the steel adapters solves that shortfall and allows for wheel centering in the use of 19.5, 22.0,22.5,24.0 and 24.5’s whether you use 1 steel and one aluminum or 2 aluminum wheels, all are centered by the bore.
Kit 220S This kit consist of 6-22.0 wheels. This is a standard offset wheel with no modifications. includes Dominator steel adapters and accessory kit. Suggested use is for 4x4 with Tires 325/50x22.5 and larger.
Kit 220 ST1 This kit consist of 6-22.0 wheels, that have had the offset modified to accommodate most of the 22.0 tires up to and including 325/50x22.0 tires, includes 1 set of steel dominator adapters and chrome accessories. This kit is largely used on the 2WD with tires sizes from 265/40x22.0 thru 305/35x22.0. Larger tires will require body modifications.
Kit 220 SV1 This kit consist of 6-22.0 wheels four of which are the special viper series and two inner wheels in standard style, the wheels have had the offset modified to accommodate most of the 22.0 tires up to and including 325/50x22.0 tires, includes 1 set of steel dominator adapters and chrome accessories. This kit is largely used on the 2WD with tires sizes from 265/40x22.0 thru 305/35x22.0. Larger tires will require body modifications.
Kit 220 ST2 this kit consist of 6 –22.0 wheels of which the rear wheels have been extended in width to allow the smaller tires to be run with narrow clearances, design strictly for the air-bagged and severely dropped trucks, includes steel dominator adapters and accessories kit. Tire size suggested for this application is 265/40x22.0
Kit
240 ST2 this
kit consist of 6 –24.0 wheels of which the rear wheels have been extended in
width to allow the tires to be run with narrower clearances. Includes our
special steel dominator adapters and accessories kit. Note this is a special
order kit allow 4 to 6 weeks.
Wheel
setups for above applications are very special. We have developed the proper
method to machine the big wheels, so they can work properly on the Dually
trucks. Each
wheel position shares a unique machining process, to make any and all
allowances so the tire will be clear of interference. The best suggested tire
size for this application is a 295/40x24 built by Pirelli, but there is
limited production in that tire size, the next most readily available tire is
the 305/35x24.5. In many other brands, the problem with the larger size is
that clearance can be an issue and the short sidewall [35series] lends to rim
jam punctures in the tire and these babies are expensive. In the building
process fronts are dedicated fronts and out rears are dedicated outside rears
and inside wheels are made to do their job there. Our setup eliminates running
your factory tire on the inside. That was ok in the 90”s but it just not
cool to do it that way anymore. There is a lot of machine work that has to be
perform to make this wheels work. The tolerances on truck wheels are just not
good enough to just mill a wheel to 24.0. The wheels must be trued by
machining all the flanges normal to the bead of the tire. And the Flanges also
must be reduced to allow closer tire separation.
So before you jump off and ruin $2000.00 worth of wheels, call us for a
price, I think we are reasonable for service to machine and polish your
wheels.
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Kit
225RHSS kit
includes 4 aluminum polished wheels, 2 front and 2 rear with 2 steel inner
wheels, dominator steel adaptors and accessories.
Kit 225RHBS kit includes 4 aluminum polished wheels on sides (rotational purposes) 2 steel wheels, Dominator adaptors and chrome accessories
Kit 225RHBA kit Includes 6 polished aluminum wheels 4 fronts and 2 rears, Dominator adapters, and chrome accessories.
Kit 225VPBS Kit Includes 4 Polished Vipers Both sides (rotational purposes), 2 steel inner wheels, Dominator Adapters, and chrome accessories.
Kit 225TPBS kit includes 4 Polished Turbine Spokes both sides, 2 inner Steel wheels, Dominator Adapters, chrome accessories. Option Clear coat finishes, additional up charge.
Note: Turbines are design to narrow the rear WHEEL BASE.
For info see Tire spec page and illustrations
Kit 245RHSS kit includes 4 aluminum polished wheels, 2 front and 2 rear with 2 steel inner wheels, dominator steel adaptors and accessories
Kit 245RHBS kit includes 4 aluminum polished wheels on sides (rotational purposes) 2 steel wheels, dominator adaptors and chrome accessories
Kit 245RHBA kit Includes 6 polished aluminum wheels 4 fronts and 2 rears, Dominator adapters, and chrome accessories.
Kit 245VPBS Kit Includes 4 Polished Vipers Both sides (rotational purposes), 2 steel inner wheels, Dominator Adapters, and chrome accessories.
Wheel Options for 24.5
Note:
there is a High variety of
designs for the big truck 24.5’s. Prices on the above kits are near similar
for the Round Hole Classics, Peterbuilts, Kenworth, Mack, Freightliner and
White.
Note
Viper Classics and Turbines are upgrades from standard wheels and incur an
additional Machining cost application.
Note:
All above prices are based on the Round Hole Classic hole design. Other
designs if standard in the truck industry should be about the same price.
Optional wheel designs as in the Viper Classic or the Turbine Spokes are further machined from more common wheel styles, and because of additional manufacturing, they will hold a higher price.
I
know that there are a lot of uneducated folks out there that just don’t
realize the effort that we here at TAW put into making these Packages work
well for the customer.
The
general specs for standard truck tires are far too wide for our acceptable
standards. We have spent many hours searching for the merchandise that will
give the light truck a more than acceptable ride.
The
conversion over to the big tires and wheels is a considerable investment and
it certainly needs to be justified for most all consumers.
Our assembly department is under constant scrutiny of round tires and
straight wheel. The use of the Internal Balancing Media called “Equal” has
allowed our customers to ride maintenance expense free for the life of the
tire. “Equal” is a Polymer media that is placed inside the tire to
maintains the ideal balance as the tire wears. Therefore when purchasing you
new wheels that are polished on both sides, so that simple rotation is all
that is required to
obtain the long range mileage from your tires.
Bernie
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6420 Rupley Circle
Houston, Texas USA 77087-3440