I am somewhat stumped with this question, PLEASE HELP!

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by traktr, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. ghostranger5of7

    ghostranger5of7 Light Load Member

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    Number one biggest reason for buying new wheels: The old ones are broken.

    :biggrin_25525: It can be for looks. An O/O who takes pride in his truck, or a company that rewards a driver with premium equipment. It's a style and status thing.

    Another can be changing or upgrading equipment. There are devices with have tubes and weighted beads that stabilize/balance out vibration.. Others are the new "singles"..

    Lotsa reasons.
     
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  3. lego1970

    lego1970 Medium Load Member

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    I've had a few wheels crack as they get old. The aluminum ones are still worth around $25-35 dollars for scrap. The metal ones are not worth much, but when I get enough metal scrap to justify possibly getting a flat at the scrapyard, I sell those for scrap too.
     
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  4. Longshot34

    Longshot34 Light Load Member

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    There are MANY reasons! The reason I had mine replaced was simply because they were old and worn, starting to rust here and there, and I wanted to get ride of some of the weight. I inherited my truck as I'm a company driver, but hey, if I'm going to live in it, they it's going to be safe, comfortable, and if I can help it, it's going to look nice!
     
  5. traktr

    traktr Bobtail Member

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  6. DJ trucker

    DJ trucker Light Load Member

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    original wheels are fine for me so as they are not 'bent cracked or broken'
     
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