Alcoa update maybe?

[westies]

Has anyone heard anything about the shipping date for the Alcoa Hotshot wheels for the Dually? Seems everything is on hold again. I just checked with my dealer and he says he has heard nothing and American Eagle is saying the same thing. :confused: :confused:

[mdrag]

My most recent email to Southwest Wheel on 05/20/02 asking for any updates on the Alcoa Hotshot wheels went unanswered...I'm sure they are tired of all the delays as well...

I remember someone posting a MAYBE date in July - but the year was not mentioned ;) :D

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[NJDMAX]

Hello guys,
I spoke to Alcoa back in May,at that time I was told end of June. I called today for an update,I was told end of July now. After asking whats the hold up? I was told they are redesigning it,but they wouldn't say for what.I'll call them closer to the end of July for an update and post. Hope this helps. :rolleyes:
Tom

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[Steve Cornell]

I saw a set of Weld wheels with stock tires on a new 3500 yesterday, so apparently they are available from Weld.

[Maverick]

Tired of waiting.....got 6 19.5 Alcoa's comming with adapters.

[Steve Cornell]

Good choice Maverick,
That's the way to go if you are going to haul or tow anything IMO....
Much better selection of tires also.

[Cowboy_120]

I am looking to buy new tires and rims this fall. If I go for 19.5's, am I going to add much height to the truck? Just wondering because if I am, I will have to get my gooseneck trailer leveled out again. Thanks

[NickLeinonen]

if you go with 19.50 wheels, you will be up sizing a bit..

if you go with the 225/70/19.5 tire, that is the same height as a 235/85/16 more or less..

if you go with the 245/70/19.5 tire [way :cool: i think!] it will be

[Maverick]

I have got Michelin XDE-MS 225/70-19.5. They are about 1" taller tire than a 215/85-16. If you split the difference I will raise my truck a whole massive 1/2 inch. Speedo will probably be right on now.

[mdrag]

For anyone that is still interested in the Alcoa Hotshots, I received this email earlier today from www.southwestwheel.com :

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Latest on 2001-2003 Chevy Dual Wheels -

The wheels should be arriving any day now and if you have not signed up on our list we advise you do so. The part number is a 163251 and 163252 and will be priced at $154.95 each. The accessory kit for front and rear is $159.95. For all of you already on the list, we will be contacting you for final shipping and billing instructions.

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[chevmeister]

on 10-17 i called Alcoa and they told me the wheels were ready and were being shipped 10-18.
hopefuly this time ther not lieing.

[NJDMAX]

Spoke to Alcoa on 11/12/02. I was told they are shipping the Hot Shots for our 3500's. They said it will take about three weeks to get them to all the dealers.
Tom