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[VAC] Another Aluminum Wheel Question
I have a 61 tradewind. As best as I remember, the wheels on it now are
Kelsey-Hays steel wheels that my uncle replaced the original wheels with. I
remember him saying they had a high load rating. A friend gave me three
wheels and tires off of a 34 ft. Avion that had rolled on its side. They
look very close to Airstream wheels and fit the wheel wells corectly. The
tires and wheels look new but I will replace the tires before use just to
make sure. Is there any reason I would have a problem using these wheels? I
have replaced the wheel studs with longer and larger studs required for the
wheels. My plan is to use chrome lug nuts, My single axle trailer has large
hex bearing caps that I thought would make a nice hubcap for the center. I
am considering having them chrome plated. Any pros or cons to using these
wheels would be appreciated. Phil