Aluminum Wheel Upgrade

[KHabie]

I own a 2018 Jayco 31P. I am considering installing aluminum wheels on my motorhome. I am curious if anyone has done this. What the pros and cons are in doing this. I also am wondering what the cost is.

[mkassab]

Key question to me would be... "why"? I believe it would only be for aesthetics, i.e., "a look" you're after? Looking at this link, cost would be ~$2000 to $3000 with labor, balance, etc. https://buytruckwheels.com/products/...YaAscbEALw_wcB

Mark

[KHabie]

Originally Posted by mkassab

Key question to me would be... "why"? I believe it would only be for aesthetics, i.e., "a look" you're after? Looking at this link, cost would be ~$2000 to $3000 with labor, balance, etc. https://buytruckwheels.com/products/...YaAscbEALw_wcB

Mark

No, actually I am looking for a better ride. I am reading that the steel wheels are commonly out of round and do not track straight.

[mkassab]

Originally Posted by KHabie

No, actually I am looking for a better ride. I am reading that the steel wheels are commonly out of round and do not track straight.

It's very easy, and cheap, just to have the wheels/tires checked for out of round and track.

Personally, I think your concerns may not materialize.

Mark

[Brownie]

Aluminum wheels are also lighter in weight. That's why Jayco and many competitors supply them as standard (or at least an option) on their travel trailers & 5th wheels. You might also check etrailer.com or just google "aluminum replacement wheels for" your make/model/year coach.

[KHabie]

Originally Posted by Brownie

Aluminum wheels are also lighter in weight. That's why Jayco and many competitors supply them as standard (or at least an option) on their travel trailers & 5th wheels. You might also check etrailer.com or just google "aluminum replacement wheels for" your make/model/year coach.

I was hoping someone who has done this upgrade would respond.

[KHabie]

Must not be a very popular upgrade.....no response.

[curver900]

TBH your tires will be the only thing out of round or causing tracking issues..
the wheels and the rims are balanced together...
tracking is not associated with a wheel, tire? likely, wheel very unlikely...

Save your money... use it for gas...

[craigav]

I looked at the link mkassab shared and sure enough the aluminum wheels are lighter, 23lbs lighter each in fact (for the 22.5 wheels, those that fit my class c have even a less weight difference). Saving 138lbs (23x6) wouldn't justify the cost imo, I would only do it for the looks if I was to change over to aluminum. ~CA