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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